Life flows out of sync
eddies whirl through my mind.
Earth's heartbeat lost, unheeded
connection to rhythms stolen.
Surging in whirlpools
to ride the merry-go-round
losing out in spirit's peace.
As life moves on, make the time
to cherish
that which is pristine and pure.
Author notes
Prompt:
You step in the stream,
but the water has moved on.
- J.S.Dill
free verse 10 lines
In a list
A contest entry
- Morning Prompt Contest by CarolDesjarlais.
525 points, ended October 25, 2007, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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nicely translated. ty for entering.
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Here you go again, making me feel peaceful and at rest... gorgeous... dare I say it again....
gold for sure on this one
Karen
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