Compartmentalization

Sectioned into different compartments, 
I'm buoyed, 
I stay afloat in the raging sea, 
Time has taught me this lesson, 
Experience has shown me this path, 
The sages have given me this key, 
As I sojourn through life's mystery lane, 
As dawn chauffeurs me through 
the shadows of time, 
My heart is not fragmented by the clime, 
Every trouble for its compartment, 
Every cloud for its drawer, 
Every gloom for its chamber, 
Sleep is not a wish escape, 
I'm not shielded from the smiling sun. 


August 4, 2023.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ibeh Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Wonderful poem, Thompson:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
Emate Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM
Thank you, Edward. I'm honoured.
Alex Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 8:35 AM
"Experience has shown me this path, The sages have given me this key, As I sojourn through life's mystery lane" - Very beautifully written. Congratulations!
Emate Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 7:31 AM
Thank you, Christuraj. It's an honour.
Faulkner Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 8:26 AM
I like your metaphors of seas and lanes for different parts of life, congratulations on your win~
Emate Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Thank you, Michelle. I'm honoured.
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