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Tramp Poet
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Could Be Anywhere...

0 posted 2002-12-16 07:24 AM


the Task

Task arduously borne
road long, imagined barren.
Wind whispers encouragement
the sun relentless, cruel.

Discovery of single tree
scrubby, nearly devoid.
Shade feeble, nay sparse
he rests fitfully.

Heedless ant marching
eternity skipping by.
His path seems erratic
steps courageous and sure.

Man realizes in vision
his task not unlike the ant.
Perspective slightly larger
yet his true is no truer.

Task borne once again
knowing; he is not alone.
Steps falling in place
wind whispers his name...


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[This message has been edited by Tramp Poet (12-16-2002 07:26 AM).]

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pegasus111
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1 posted 2002-12-18 02:35 PM


another deep piece from the thinker. well done tramp.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



Denise
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2 posted 2002-12-21 08:08 PM


The load always seems lighter when we realize we are not alone, that's true. Very good, Daniel, I enjoyed this!
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