Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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All Precious

How quickly things can change ...

I withdrew my hand slowly from the water
(the aqua-blue tiled bottom of the chlorinated pool
stark contrast to the black and yellow body of the bee)
slowly enough that the bug wouldn't slip back into danger ...

It struck me as quite odd ... quite contrary
here I was, a leisurely, relaxing, body-and-mind-soothing swim
yet in my hand, an intensely dire struggle of life-and-death ...
is such essence any less a miracle than my own?

I swam to the edge and placed the bee in the sun to dry
making sure it didn't end up back in the water ...
we are constantly surrounded by such mortal battles
yet our own issues have taught us to often look the other way ...

Life is life, is it NOT?

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Robert Lindley October 14, 2020 at 2:42 PM How we treat others is the measure of our own souls. I often stop out here in these hills to pick up turtles crossing the road-placing them into safety, tso that they do not get crushed by cars/trucks. Your poem is beautifully composed and evidence of a caring soul that sees , feels, acts and writes.. A fav,, a true gem too.

John Hamilton October 14, 2020 at 6:46 AM A persons character is revealed by how they treat "lesser" beings, you revealed a lot with this one Greg. You have posted a lot today, nice to see you back posting, made my day. Btw Did you get my email?

Regina Mcintosh October 14, 2020 at 4:36 AM Yes. I care.. and I'm glad you do. God bless you with many more amazing ventures and thoughts :)

Wendy Watson October 14, 2020 at 12:21 AM A heart-warming thought to begin my day,Greg! It was beautifully written and took me into the scene completely. It is sad to see any form of life come to an end and so great that you recorded the happy outcome for poetic posterity!