A Poesy of Rhythmic Swirls

There are some people I’ve not met
Yet think of them without regret
as they have left a mark on me
with distant words they let go free

to thrash about the atmosphere
come close enough for me to hear
the tone of hope the angst of fear
the silence of a long-dried tear

a wind that tickles funny bones
catastrophes with ice cream cones
of kith and kin of now and then
of dancing on life’s ice so thin

we meet in passing every day
as unseen breezes they can’t stay
yet touch the edges of our worlds
with a poesy of rhythmic swirls


John G. Lawless
©7/28/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Slaughter Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Ships passing in the night? A beautiful read, John.
Fowler Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 5:33 AM
I love this John. So many people, yet they form a micro atom that cling to us. Nice! Linda
Kyser Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 7:47 PM
On a roll, John. Good stuff!
Hankins Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 3:25 PM
Wonderful, John. Simply wonderful. I enjoyed this very much.
M  Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 3:18 PM
Hi john….such a lovely poem written beautifully! Love this…..Debx
Mcintosh Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 2:31 PM
Yes... they touch the edge of lives and move on, leaving an imprint across the heart, their seal upon the thoughts... Your poem is a inspiration and insight into life. It stirs feelings with its graceful movement - love this one, friend. God bless you, Love, Gina
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July 28, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Hi John! This is really really really beautiful! And a fave from me Panagiota xxx
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