Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

Deep Rivers

The clock on the wall 
vibrates in the cool night
   Our songs have been sung 
and we wait for 
     the world to recognize us
for 
what 
we are- straight shooters who
            have something to contribute 
            to the general situation 
     Time is a winding river 
Eventually it will reach
                        the 
                        sea
Powerful currents move us 
      towards new vistas
Yet it is certain that 
     the ocean will swallow 
us whole in the end
         Despair is not in our 
vocabulary 
    So we continue to feel 
optimmistic
        Glidng through the 
waters
   with uncertainty a
member of our crew

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De R October 14, 2010 at 2:35 AM Wonderful write, Matthew. Loved reading this. Emilia:)

Poet Destroyer A October 11, 2010 at 6:43 PM awesome write Matthew, enjoyed your write, have a nice one..P.D.

Doreen Cyr October 10, 2010 at 10:42 AM I found this a powerful truth of life. So very well written. I'd like to thank you as well for reading and commenting on my write doreen

Carolyn Devonshire October 9, 2010 at 6:32 AM As we journey through life, nothing is more certain than "uncertainty." We never know what is up around the bend in the road -- what the future holds. It's great that you are strong enough to keep despair away, Matthew, as so many struggle with depression. Your "Deep Rivers" have deep meaning, my friend. (And I just had thoughts about the red barns I was seeing as I drove to NJ.) Love, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. October 8, 2010 at 11:17 PM Hi Matthew-- this sure is an intense poem that also evoked powerful images in my head-- very nicely written (just an extra "m" in optimistic-- hope this helps )-- thank you for your well wishes-- I have yet to experience autumn since I live in a tropical country-- but I enjoy experiencing it through the inspiring writes that I read here -- thank you :) -- nikko :)

Thvia Shetley October 8, 2010 at 7:58 PM a solid write my friend, your poetic prowess carries the reader through the piece smoothly and evenly, I commented back regarding your question on my golfing limerick about the word 'arife'.

Wilma Neels October 8, 2010 at 7:49 PM Matthew an excellent write. Enjoyed the flow. All we can do is move on ;) tc Wilma

Andrea Dietrich October 7, 2010 at 11:05 PM Matthew this one is just wonderful. I feel this way too about things! Luv, Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown October 7, 2010 at 11:26 AM It was a pleasure to read your poetry today Matthew. May your days always be filled with good health, love beyond expectation, and an overload of inspiration. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse October 7, 2010 at 10:23 AM enjoyed reading today...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 7, 2010 at 9:05 AM Wonderful and descriptive write Matthew... enjoyed all your lines and the presented keeps the reader moving from line to line with anticipation luv.. u definitely need to enter more contests ...

Dr.Ram Mehta October 7, 2010 at 9:03 AM What a fantastic write on deep rivers penned well, Matthew, I enjoyed it with you