And Now!

Now, she
Waits, 
Waiting …
Aimlessly, likes us
Under the mauled tree! 

Then, she rebuffed
Old Chinese wisdom:
“Try to live by the golden rule!”
And now, she
Dwells on a sea wave’s
Dome! o, an ugly oak!
Here, joy is
A blooming sorrow,
A tale of gloom & the frosty years!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 11, 2009 at 8:43 AM
I have read your poetry today and enjoyed it. Thank you Canny. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Love, Carol
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