Fated

And so it goes. Seated, contemplative. A sudden cacophony abiding. Many floods ebb then flow; good/bad. Memories distilled, truth distorts. Folly found fair ‘gainst fear flames fanned. Shame ignorance opened, book bound veracity logged. Guardrails bent, bowed, betray. Step, then step again, mindlessly tumbling ‘cross lifescape willy, tilting nilly. Ramble shambles consequences unvetted. Year strategy unfolds unscripted. And then once more. The chronological avalanche swift recall swipes quickly to next. Where I have been, never again, yet reminiscent, always. Trails erased and failed anew. Aging days no longer brighter, burning coals dim to ash till heat demise. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ erosion attitude season’s grind edges away saves stack each upon each

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/10/2023 12:39:00 PM

Ashes to Ashes..Somehow my mind went wandering to one of my favourite songs",I did it my way"...as such is life,our perosnal journey with our mistakes and our victories,time flies by...and we realize how short life is,but how blessed we are to still be here..That is the message I got.

Arlo Parker
Date: 9/10/2023 1:31:00 PM

Quietly taking stock of a life. Blessing indeed and directive to live to your utmost potential. Don't be dissuaded. Thx for contemplating me, CC. :o)

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/3/2023 9:34:00 AM

A very deeply profound new creation. I love poems about Fate and humanity existing in this very dark world. This one is itself a gleaming gem. A fav my friend. God bless you.

Arlo Parker
Date: 9/3/2023 9:41:00 PM

Very much appreciate your visit, RL. Glad you liked it. :o))

Hiya Sharma

Date: 8/21/2023 3:17:00 AM

Oh this is such an impeccably heart-aching and moving piece.. I'm definitely in awe of your marvelous alliteration that flow so effortlessly along with the precise word choices which make the lines so much impactful.. Breathtakingly expressed in profound ways.. "Chronological avalanche", " Trails erased and failed anew", "burning coals dim to ash till heat demise" Brilliant!

Arlo Parker
Date: 8/21/2023 3:51:00 PM

I am humbled and appreciative of your generous comments, Hiva. Bless! :o)

Ink Empress

Date: 8/20/2023 12:30:00 PM

Such a deeply moving haibun this is, definitely walked your readers through what it seems, in a very profound manner. “Reminiscent always” so true, i think this would get anyone to ponder … loved this

Arlo Parker
Date: 8/21/2023 3:49:00 PM

Thank you so much for the visit. Comments always welcome. :o)

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/18/2023 4:51:00 PM

I've heard only Jesus saves..If you are talking About money Arlo, and if its humanity i beleive The answer is the same.'

Arlo Parker
Date: 8/18/2023 4:54:00 PM

No money involved. A life spent. Thx 4 stopping by, JM. :o)

Silent One

Date: 8/17/2023 1:42:00 PM

Deep and profound senryu..

Arlo Parker
Date: 8/17/2023 5:05:00 PM

Too kind, S1. :o)