Certain Days

On certain days, I’m moved only by a tailwind,
The breathing of the sky, the cadence of my heart.
On special days, I know only the imagined,
The sanguine waltz cascading from the start. 

Some days, I just inhale the spice of powder earth,
The emanations of every life force I behold. 
I dwell in iterations, the treasures of life I unearth,
Each moment is serendipitous, so wondrous, and bold.

On given days, I inhabit my core quiet, my still pond,
In touch with my tranquil repose, my smooth slumber.
I center in my soothing moment, never looking beyond,
I may be circumspect in my introspection, but never somber.

On different days, I drift on tidal dreams of many moons,
The wash of whispering oceans, and undiscovered seas.
I breathe in the briny fever of green, my private lagoons.
I savor the firmament, all the pleasures felt with ease.

On other days, I carry the chorus of every endearing flame,
Every deep carnal craving recalled, renewed, and revived,
I regret all the lost loves for which I am solely to blame.
Repairing my past, I long to heal all those I have deprived.

On certain days, I’m moved only by a tailwind,
I touch my reset button to live all my life in the imagined.
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Date: 12/9/2023 9:57:00 PM
I suspect this poem strikes a cord with the many who will view it. On certain days the clouds part and expose a world that is bright and worth a slow 360 degree turn to appreciate all and breathe it in. On other days we may need to baton down the hatches. Impressive write. Hope the clouds part for you these holidays, David in NZ
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Thomas Wells
Date: 12/15/2023 4:28:00 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful observations about this poem. I think we experience each day with the coloring of a slightly different mood and self-awareness, so I am pleased to know that it conveys that for you. Happy holidays to you! :)
Date: 10/20/2022 6:49:00 AM
A very interesting and fluid poem Thomas. Each day is wondrous. :)
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Date: 12/15/2023 4:23:00 PM
Hi Linda, Thank you for the praise! I am so pleased the poem works for you. I wish you a happy holiday season. :)
Date: 7/14/2022 7:58:00 PM
Greetings Thomas, Readers can certainly relate to your fine poem. The tidal change of days + varied thoughts with them, from celebration to regret, are hallmarks of passing life - especially in the examination of self. Well penned, my friend. Cheers, Brian
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Date: 7/14/2022 8:15:00 PM
As always, the depths of your insights about my poems run very deep. Perhaps we are kindred spirits. Thank you again, my friend.
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