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As Close As a Hand Hold

 

 

 

 

Each trace I leave behind
will wisp in the backwash
in the tide of memories.

There will be no sudden apercu
to highlight the reason for my existence.

But I will spend moments
conjuring a cause
some fanciful idea
for walking this world.

Most likely
the greatest reason
will be your footprints
walking next to mine.

I could sense you
in the rain and fog
and could always see
that step with mine

Always as close as a handhold from me.
Always as close as I needed.

 

 

 

 

Author notes

a·per·çu

a·per·çu [pər s, pər sy]
(plural a·per·çus)
n (formal)
1. insight: a revealing glimpse or insight
2. summary: a concise outline or summary


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  • silverfish
    December 5, 2008

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    nature tinged apercu, i would say spiritually astute poem--the footprints recording our temporal walk, the intimacy of the hand touching the divine in our fellow travelers. -silverfish


  • Peteskid gold member
    December 5, 2008

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    Wonderful imagery here to bring tender thoughts and spiritual ideas - that a life filled with sharing can be so satisfying. There is a dimension in the spiritual quality here of senses in touch with the world around us...that is very appealing. Very well done. Thank you for this fine entry into the contest and best of luck in the judging...PK


  • Disturbed Prodigy
    December 5, 2008

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    i have someone in my life who is not close but very close to me in my life, she lives in another state but is the closest person to me i know, i guess that is why i love the ending of this poem, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest .