This is the first poem I have written in 10 years. I think the fact that I posted some of my old poems may have inspired me a bit to write again. What do you think?
Essence- August, 2009
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My body's well-spring
Gushes me, my and mine.
My ancestors float
Through me like tiny
Boats loaded with tourist.
My children,
Grandchildren,
And Great-Grandchildren
Look back
to see me waving
from that boat.
The infinite past
and future holds
My body code
Like a precious
Jewels in a vault.
Tiny spiraling
Chains dictate
Like past tyrants.
But my spirit, I own,
Though, nurtured
And guided
By past sign posts.
Reminded me of being out on a boat on a sunny, bright day looking at the sparkling ocean waves.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! :)
Thanks, Jocelyn.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Carole, I'm glad you are writing again! I love to write poetry but mines usually really silly.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam. I need the encouragement. LOL
ReplyDeleteLovely poem with great imagery.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marlene. :)
ReplyDeletelovely poem! doesn't look like its been 10 years since you wrote a poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Noble. I feel a litlle rusty. :)
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