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What life means to me.

Submitted by Boz on Sun, 2022-08-14 11:13

There is something in our minds
Like sunshine and the weather, which is not in our control.
I can close my eyes
And feel the tickle of grass on my toes,
Light as the touch of sun and air
I want to be dust borne on the wind
Everything moving, all of the time
Blow freely to the creek where gentle riffles purl lazily on the rocks
Then drenching rain, both stimulation and refreshment to the spirit
Life – as wondrous as it is deeply unsettling
gives me an essential skill for self-preservation
What is natural – birds, beasts, trees,
Flowers, landscapes, seasons;
An awakening to the inexhaustible
Beauty of life on our earth itself.

Style / type:

Free verse

Review Request (Intensity):

I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing stage:

Editing - draft

Contest:

What Life Means To Me Contest

Content level:

Not Explicit Content

Comments

Obadiah Grey

Sun, 2022-08-14 14:57

Hello there, Boz.

I like the references to nature, the freedom and spirit you portray.

So much to like but the favourite poetic bit for me was,,,,,,,

I want to be dust borne on the wind,
Everything moving, all of the time.
Blow freely to the creek
where gentle riffles purl lazily on the rocks
Then, drenching rain.

Obi.

Lavender

Sun, 2022-08-14 22:17