Epochs of Life

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A lake is slumbering beneath a halcyon sky, This land has no daybreak nor blackness vie. Angst crusts float on their substrate surface, Able and pallid, it defends an idyllic space. Gray granite emerges from the dreary edge, A half-light day adorns a barren field hedge. The aimless times seem to last forever, I am that bright poor fisherman together. My boat and I sailed hastily over the lake, Viewing the tones flow as if for the path's sake I soothed and spread shade over the water, A mild wave from the sea hauled it over. When others stare at me, I get annoyed, A stage of the ethereal, hazy sky was poised. I shift my focus to the rocks around me, You're defined like a rising sun's beauty. My fragility and hunger are pelted by the tide, Working very hard but never finding a stride. Shine often skims over the placid water, A light may be noted moving like a marauder. Yet, there's no sun or hours, so the sky is murky, I am that angler whose heart is still squirmy.
Written: August 07, 2022

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Date: 8/9/2022 4:49:00 PM
Lovely imagery, Lasaad. It's sad to feel like we never can get our stride while the world stares as if something is wrong with trying to live a thoughtful life. There's so much emotion in this poem and sadness through the struggle. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your thought-provoking poetry. Bill
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Date: 8/9/2022 12:57:00 PM
Lots of description in your metaphors, my friend.
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Date: 8/8/2022 5:35:00 AM
Enjoyed this journey with you on the lake my friend. Excellent images you convey, cherishing nature's hues.
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Date: 8/8/2022 1:11:00 AM
Your imagery is of the highest quality. There is great meaning to it all.
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Date: 8/7/2022 10:02:00 PM
The lone journey of travail through murky waters conscious of being watched by a sarcastic world is poignantly delineated. Love some of the images you have used- 'the land with no daybreak', 'light moving like marauder'. They are pregnant with meanings and add to the futility of the efforts we make. A poem so profound and meaningful, dear Lasaad
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