I Turn. I turn to look back to see if what’s behind me is getting closer.
I turn to be sure the direction I’m headed doesn’t cause me to go in circles.
I turn to look back on the images that I enjoyed but will remember as memories.
I turn. I turn because I wish I were back where I started as well as back where I begun.
I turn to see the eyes wondering when will I be back and why did I leave?
I ask why and she wonders why.
I ask because life has changed and we turn every second.
But my skin still tingles at your very voice. That is why I turn.
I turn to remember and in turn to forget.
Turning and turning to stop at the point that one can not return.
Let my revolving actions never cease and my turning fancies revisit their previous times.
The ticking sound is annoying.
Turn off the blinker
©2001 Michael Anthony Carr
Author notes
Yes this was written in 2001. I found a disc of some old poetry that I was amazed to find.
In a list
A contest entry
- Turning... by Cup-a-Joe.
450 points, ended February 15, 2008, 8 entries
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It's like a trap that we lock ourselves into, we look back because of memory, but often we find regret, so we look forward to the future and we either cannot see where it is going, or just don't like the look of it.
Good write.
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Oh, wow. Most lovely. You read one of mine, and I merely wanted to return the favor...not fall in love with this piece, which I did. Wow. I loved the use of "turn" and the many ways that you used it...almost like philosophy or something really. The depth of this poem is unbelievable. Usually, I cannot stand reading poetry that has extremely long lines, but not this time. A talent, you are. A talent indeed.
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You should find more of these and post them. Even in the sadness this is still beautiful with the fantastic imagery that is still reflecting in my mind's eye, or is that the blinker?
A truly deep and emotional piece you have penned for us my poetic friend. I love when you share your thoughts as you do. I wish you all the best in this contest. I'm still turning. Love and God bless you my friend, Joyce 
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Thank U Joyce - I thought this was something that brought back some serious thoughts. so thanks again ~mykeeee
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You're quite welcome Michael!
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Deep
This is a vey deep, sad and emotional write, you used great use of metaphor in this one, caught in a circle, trying to turn back he hands of time, o a place were your love was young fresh and seemed like it would last forever. It is very sad to love someone and feel that it is not returned, trying capture the moments long past, excellent write my friend, I could be wrong in the meaning that I got from your poem, please let me know if I am wrong, thank you for sharing and keep them coming.
raingoddess
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Very perceptive. I do work in double entendres. so that was a part of it. Thanks for being so observant
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Excellent Write
Did you post this on our old site? I have always felt that one should not travel without turning and looking back. Plus it might be wise to burn your bridges, you might have make a quick exit...LOL!Mom
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Good one Ma I think so. No way will I burn any bridges if I can help it.
Thank U
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2001 and going...this was still very nice.
K♥
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May be written in 2001, but still good today. thanks for entering.
Joe
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