Cyclical Progressions

The wind waits for no man,
Nor tarries on steps of his fortune.
The tax man equates his ledger,
Ever wary of time that brings him none.
Great cities multiply and refuse to listen,
As pushcarts, filled with hubris,
Paint the sky with longlived hope for 
change.
There, above the laws written by man,
Unicorns, resplendant in ivory coats,
Wait patiently for seasons to bear fruit.
At last, as soldiers march into battle,
God protects what man cannot see.
And all the righteous must abide,
'Till winds once more, 

Refuse
To
Die



01/23/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Cadet Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 12:57 AM
Dig the title (and the poem). W
Clemons Avatar
February 6, 2014 at 7:19 PM
Great imagery, James. Amazing metaphors, with so much meaning!! Enjoyable overall. Check out some of my new poems, similar free verse writing style. Peace.
Lamoureux Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 6:41 PM
I will have to read this one a few times to fully appreciate it. You have packed a small poem with lots of images.
Makama Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 3:55 PM
What a great poem. Its nice reading your piece once again. Keep on writing please.
Kendrick Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Very introspective work that you have penned here..I am glad that I dropped by to read this one..Sara
Tacito Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 9:45 PM
Holy damn, sir. The layered thoughts are riddled with such uncertainties, yet a need to overcome it all. Fantastic job!
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