to watch a day die
In order for me to live a day
a day must die
Are you assured that you are safe?
Walking so fast paced
getting your do’s done.
I believe you,
as I believe a rock will float,
I say that ‘humble.’
In a blink of an eye
a pistols fire-port can barrel metal
for nothing more than your sunglasses.
shades dim
to darken their soul
too late to ask, “Why?”
Now I grab the day
by the neck and twist
the life out of it.
Then kiss it good-bye
like a monkey vine to vine
from one to another.
Why do I hone my sword
if I pray not to use it?
In case I have to.
I’m but a guppy
caught up in a current’s swirl,
life’s constant struggle.
It’s not that I want my sunglasses
that badly, it’s just that I would like
to watch a few more days die.
Watching colors submerge
entranced in a days death
one more day I live.
The Yin Yang turns
from light to dark
forever spinning
What a poignant title….well said…
inkamy - September 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm |
Beautiful words and so true…
alpana - September 21, 2011 at 10:21 pm |
‘In order for me to live a day, a day must die.’ I never thought of it like that before. How poignant.
wittingpress - September 30, 2011 at 9:31 am |
Beautiful
Budz - October 1, 2011 at 7:04 am |
Beautiful
Budz - October 1, 2011 at 7:05 am |
Just found this on your page Art, wow I really loved it.
Now I grab the day
by the neck and twist
the life out of it.
Then kiss it good-bye
like a monkey vine to vine
from one to another.
That was awesome. You keep grabbing those vines friend.
C.L. Sostarich - October 30, 2011 at 10:45 am |
“shades dim
to darken their soul
too late to ask, “Why?”
Man, this is good stuff. Your Muse must be really gorgeous!
tomachfive - October 31, 2011 at 4:19 am |
love it. well said.
and thanks for stopping by my blog!
madisoncary - November 8, 2011 at 1:19 pm |
z-my fav lines-
‘It’s not that I want my sunglasses…” I believe these two hold the essence of the poem. Over all good work. Keep writin’ Oh and fishin
dysfunctional unit - November 20, 2011 at 6:51 am |
Very deep. Never thought of that in order for a new day to happen the previous day has to die — for those that believe in reincarnation, the same holds true — can’t go onto the next life without giving up the current one.
zumpoems - November 23, 2011 at 10:13 am |
Perfect!
Linda Vernon - December 4, 2011 at 8:10 pm |