Alike

The wind has yet to blow 
two feathers along the same path 
or tassel twin snowflakes to the ground 
Nor will the wind ever see 
similarity 
in all the clouds it pushes around 
The same applies to the twin-less waves 
it's carried 
and yet to carry 
who've crashed 
and yet to crash 
upon no two similar grains of sand 
Amidst all this failure 
to bring together 
no two objects alike 
It's a wonder that finally 
it's brought together you and me 
and managed to get it right
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 3, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Gerry, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
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April 28, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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February 17, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Congrats Gerry on the featuring of "Alike." Vince
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February 16, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Nice use of imagery. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
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February 16, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Gerry, isn't it wonderful how nature can provide images that are so unique. Great poem! Carolyn
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February 16, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I like this one, Gerry, so very cleverly done. The ending is a complete surprise and, of course, makes the poem. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
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February 15, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Gerry - Well I guess sometimes nature knows us better than we know ourselves - Sounds like you have found peace in the one you love - Congrats on being featured - God Bless, MJ
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