Bells, Whistles, the End

Bells,  Whistles, The End


Sunsets linger in words of warning.
Scratchy, high-volume distractions obliterate the sagging emotions
of well intentioned champions of change.
In the distance, commercial campaigns bend truth in fervor,
proven to persuade.
Everywhere…. Distractions….cap this, trade that, manage what few
resources remain with righteousness.
Somewhere, in the middle of it all, a high-school student completes
an essay with pure conclusion, his teachers startled at the
simplicity of his study.
His cover-art displaying our planet as a clock-face with Mother Time’s
image, slowly disappearing, as her hour hand          dissolves
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 17, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Nice write- do you see it too? I have been on the mountain top with the ocean gently lapping a few yards away
Culverhouse Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 4:51 AM
very nice, enjoyed today!! Good morning today!!
Guzzi Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 5:37 PM
hmmmm children! LOL.....are they all "slow"? or are we?
Sweetheart Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Jimbo u have outdone yourself with this write.. I luv every line in it and title is quite intriguing... thankxxx for sharing and for your wonderful comments on my poetry tonight...luv.. "Sweetheart"
Chircop Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 4:07 PM
I love this original piece of art..the clock face with mother's time image,Lovely title,excellent are and original poe.Jamesy..Charma
Mehta Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Nicely expressed pom. I njoyed it.
W Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 6:35 PM
I love this image you paint at the end, about Mother Time's image. A very strong ending to a very descriptive and vivid poem!
Haick Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 1:05 PM
For a young person, he already has depth and insight...I enjoyed reading this Jamesy! Goes to my favs...Peace, your friend, Audrey
Culverhouse Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 9:01 AM
enjoyed reading today, keep sharing!
La France Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Those last two lines are so powerful, they could stand alone, splendid writing...love constance
Kendrick Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Great write...That would be an interesting work of art...Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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