Circumstances shift –
breath the fertile air –
let dreams fly; expand
embrace change – hope,
now winged, an explorer
bursting with possibility.
I would move this old
body, relocate to new
beginnings, be reborn
but for these internal
trappings – begging for
extermination – retro
shaded memories –
long past expiration –
skewed accessibility,
stretched without purpose,
reconfiguration required –
history a real estate, I need
to unload; who will buy
a drama-laden, single
story alcoholic’s haunt?
Circumstances shift –
sniff the fertile air –
guard forbidden dreams
change, like wings, unfolds
in its own time; be patient,
possibility is taking flight.
(Poem originally appeared August of 2016)
really nice – but have to say that the ending could stand strong on its own and is very powerful:
“change, like wings, unfolds
in its own time; be patient,
possibility is taking flight.”
you are a motivator, aren’t you?
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Thank you- I try to be. I’m really speaking to myself, lol
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🙂 cool
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Good idea about the last bit.
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“who will buy
a drama-laden, single
story alcoholic’s haunt?”
a wry question but the ending is so positive
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Thank you, Laura.
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Life is a constant shifting of circumstances and patience is what we all need. Beautiful poetry and I love your style.
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Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement.
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You are most welcome.
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Possibility is taking flight! What a splendid ending to your poem, positivity despite your difficulties.
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It’s so important not to get caught in the moment when things are going awry, don’t you think?
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It sure is. Your choice words and positivity is inspiring. Your express it clearly as you write.
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Thank you.
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in its own time; be patient, – wise words from much experience
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definitely much experience, lol. Thanks for your kind words
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