A Morning Walk
This morning I went walking
and talking to myself
seeking solitude, peace
and an inner plenum full of wealth
Leaving the familiar surroundings
of my own house behind
I managed to set a steady pace
that helped open up my mind
Walking along familiar roads
leading back to my front door
revealing what I see every day
but had never seen before
A mother with her tiny tots
taking pictures of them all
laughing, playing, growing younger
as if she herself were still so small
And passing by a stranger
I had never known 'till then
who smiled and waved hello to me
as if we were the best of friends
A barking Pomeranian and meowing calico cat
and black crows cawing out, "I wonder who's that?"
Flags waving wistfully in the warm summer wind
causing me to question the beginning of our end
Then passing storefront windows
filled with mannequins standing tall
dressed in flowery skirts, pants and shirts
as if preparing for a ball
Cars passing by and planes that fly
high in the atmosphere
leaving contrails and rooster tails
like ghosts, until they slowly disappear
And the distant sound of a siren, wailing
an ambulance I believe
reminding me each moment lived
is one closer to eternity
While this early morning ambling measured
only minutes more or less
tomorrow I'll stride out again
hoping inner wealth and I will coalesce
Copyright © Terrell Martin | Year Posted 2022
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