What will be written
in the aftermath –
so much owing,
so little justification.
Upended anxiety –
regal anticipations
shattered by cancer –
yes, life is a teacher
No matter,
if we survive –
but where to go then
Earth’s riches exploited
Commitments crumbled –
confess we have Father issues
but it’s time to emerge,
step forward, take the lead
What follows contentment
battled, passive crosses borne,
paths with no clear direction,
doubt as ante?
Hubs are shattered –
we are spokes with no centre –
pray the last book written
is reconstructive.
(Inspired by a dream, and combined with the prompt from Reena’s Exploration: The Last Book on Planet Earth. Image from personal collection.)
One Woman's Quest 
Even better reading it for a second time. Great ending, and love that title!
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Thanks again. You thoughts are so appreciated.
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What a beautiful, insightful take, dear. Amen! to’ pray the last book written
is reconstructive.’
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Thank you!
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The last book …. by VJ Knutson
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The pingback had not worked again.
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Oh no.
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A very hopeful ending…
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Thanks LuAnne.
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That last stanza rings with truth. A desolate coordinate, a spoke with no center.
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Sadly, yes. Thank you.
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Superb piece, filled with many messages to heed.
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Thanks so much.
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😉
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This one hits right in my heart, Particularly: with no clear direction / doubt as ante
Uncertainty every direction I turn … all of it ante … to whatever lurks beyond my limited vision.
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Thanks Jazz. Maybe it’s a side effect of aging.
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Anticipations shattered…wow. And the last stanza so intense. Powerful poem. It does feel like there are more questions than answers as years go by. With less time to find them.
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So true. Thanks.
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Welcome.
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Really great take on the prompt V.J.! ❤
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Thanks friend.
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You’re welcome! ❤
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What font will this book be written in, asking for a friend?
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Lol. Is there a doomsday font?
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There is and its free to download but it might be pointless (not literally).
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Lol.
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Love the line “we are spokes with no centre-”
Yes, life is a teacher but so many lessons are never learned.
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Exactly! Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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That was the line that resonated with me as well.
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Beautifully deep and meaningful V.J.
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Thanks Ivor!
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