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A Double Edged Sword

The sun vanished I am left with gray skies. As minutes turn to hours I see how time flies. A cold wind awakens, feels like it may snow. I save what I can and let all else just go. As snowflakes drift downward they cover the ground. There is peace in silence seems no one is left around. I listen quite closely for maybe there might be a sound. The path is before me yet I don’t know where I’m bound. I wish for the sun as I long for its light. It is the middle of the day but it feels like night. All that is missing is all the stars and the moon, I shall see them in a moment night will be soon. I see the world around me but where do I fit? I can’t see the answer from this place that I sit. I have to have faith and a little more hope. I need to just focus and put life in my scope. I start to wonder for this is what I do I try to decipher what is false and true. The answer lies in the pieces scattered on the floor. Things that I needed, I shall want them some more. With all this in my head I just have to move on. I don’t cry for spilled milk for it’s already gone. I look to the horizon hope the answer is there. It seems better than when, I was stuck nowhere. As night time comes the sky does clear. I remember the things that I once held dear. The train is at the station so I climb on board I watch what I pick for it’s a double edged sword.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 1/7/2012 5:23:00 PM
So many roads that we can take, and usually we can't see the ruts in the road until we are on it. Life I think can be a double edged sword, it can cut both ways, ether for good or bad. Well written poem, wonderful flow, and when a poem moves you to think, you know it's good...Linda
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Mark Russell
Date: 1/7/2012 7:53:00 PM
Thanks you honor me:) You really caught the essence of the piece! Above anything else I choose to be thought provoking whether you agree or not. Have a great night and take care......Mark

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