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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2011-04-19 10:27 PM

dawning of a new day
or close of a day spent
we feel an excitement
matters not, matters not
we are but passersby
we're here for an instant
we're gone eternity
if we think upon thought
and let it die slow death
we rob thought of substance
we walk though the forest road
a sense of quiet takes hold
what used to make us sad
we pause on our journey
find a gnarled cypress tree
we sit upon its roots
listen to nature's song
don't know how we got here
don't know how long we'll stay
we enjoy the moment
as we empty our mind
of what we used to think
about sincerity
pettiness put aside
we breathe in earth's perfume
listen to nature's voice
the beauty surrounds us
mists from slow-moving creek
the aroma of pine
where salamanders dig
do we believe in God
at times such as this; yes

~ Don't insult the alligator till after you cross the river. ~

Kaoru

Member Elite

since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

1 posted 2011-04-20 12:28 PM

I've read this several times, and I adore it. The ending packs and punch. Well written and explored. Thanks for sharing it.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

2 posted 2011-04-20 12:48 PM

Love it!

Owl

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2011-04-20 07:42 AM

I do so appreciate your kind thoughts about my poem, Kaoru. Thanks a bunch.

Owl, good to see you here.

~ Don't insult the alligator till after you cross the river. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2011-04-20 11:02 AM

Enjoyed taking the walk with you Jerry, thanks for the invite and insight.
Lori

Word Weaver
Member

since 2011-03-06

Posts 437
California, USA

5 posted 2011-04-20 11:17 AM

WOW, what a gorgeous picture. I love the poem too Jerry and especially like the way you ended it.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2011-04-20 11:43 AM

Thank you, Lori, and you are always welcome at any soiree I throw and appreciate your attendance and kindness.

The ending, Marcia, was the only way it could have ended and I thank you for understanding and liking it.

~ Don't insult the alligator till after you cross the river. ~

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