Debbie Duncan Poet Free verse

Flickering Shadows

Sunshine streamed in through 
the windows on a slant.

As she flipped long curly 
red locks off her shoulder.

She took the other road
most often. 

The road less traveled. 
Why ?

Because that's how she liked it.
Only because she liked the curves
in the road.

There was a time or two she wondered 
about the light flickering at the other end.

But she always had hope in her eyes.
At times it did not matter whether or not
someone was by her side.

Though she did prefer to be connected.
Alas,  it couldn't be with just any soul.
 She's always been a free spirit.

Such as the gypsies of old.
Coming in with the autumn leaves.
Just as she left on a summers day.

In the quiet of her flickering shadows 

 


3 / 3 / 2014   Monday

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Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2017 at 3:13 PM I saw this one three years ago and it remains one of your very best, Debbie.

Carol Mays August 29, 2015 at 10:01 PM I like this. You've created a beautiful sense of the mysterious Thanks.

Laura Breidenthal August 12, 2015 at 8:12 PM "Because that's how she liked it. Only because she liked the curves in the road."I love those lines...I can kinda relate to her...this is stunning work, and I love the expressions therein. "At times it did not matter whether or not someone was by her side." She's got that unique spirit anyone can appreciate. Always, Laura

Carol Mays February 24, 2015 at 7:55 PM Intriguing, magical poem. Thank you for sharing these images.

Cupids Arrow January 19, 2015 at 1:49 PM What a marvelous piece of poetry..I like the curves in the road with the flickering light at the end...C--->A

Pandita Sietesantos June 8, 2014 at 7:56 PM Well done, my friend - another gem!

Carol Eastman May 25, 2014 at 5:15 PM Wonderful poem... Sooo very well written... Your images held me there with her.

Monterey Sirak April 25, 2014 at 8:35 AM Fantastic poem. Your images speak of the romance and beauty found in the freedom of following your own soul.

Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2014 at 6:31 PM I love the romanticism associated with gypsies and freedom. This is just perfect!

Kelly Deschler April 19, 2014 at 1:43 PM I love this poem. I can relate so well to this free spirit who wants to go her own way. This is a really beautiful write, Debbie! I am going to be adding this to my favorites!...Thank you very much for the nice comments. I do appreciate it! :)

Keith O.J. Hunt March 29, 2014 at 3:19 PM Beautiful piece Debbie! Debbie Duncan March 29, 2014 at 7:47 PM Thank you Keith :) Debbie Duncan March 29, 2014 at 3:52 PM Thank you Keith :)

Ingrid Showalter Swift March 28, 2014 at 7:09 PM I really enjoyed this write Love: But she always had hope in her eyes. but also the gypsy: Such as the gypsies of old. Coming in with the autumn leaves. Just as she left on a summers day. Seems some part of poet is gypsy...not all poets but some. I never liked being called a gypsy but then can hardly deny the title Nice clean write

Poet Destroyer A March 16, 2014 at 2:09 PM Debbie :) It was nice to see your poem featured in the poetry soups, home page this past week. Enjoy the coming week. Always & Forever *LINDA

Dr.Ram Mehta March 15, 2014 at 10:11 PM Congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Read and enjoyed it, debbie

Skat A March 11, 2014 at 10:28 AM Debbie, CONGRATULATIONS, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. I'm always enjoying The Soups top picks of the week. Take Care ~SKAT~

Robert Johnson March 8, 2014 at 6:13 AM Unencumbered ties that bind, the kind of ties the soul don't mind. Two kindred spirits free by themselves. Enjoying life down off the shelves. Hope your feeling rested Debbie. :) Been awhile. Good to see ya' back. Peace. :)

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2014 at 8:22 AM amazing poetry. I do believe this is one of your very best. Now keep going and do some more!!! Debbie Duncan March 7, 2014 at 8:50 AM Thank you Andrea :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 3:26 AM - A really beautiful poem Debbie, although there are shadows in life - it's all about "seeing the sun" and the happiness .... - Pleased to read your work. - Thank you and have a nice weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Debbie Duncan March 7, 2014 at 6:33 AM Thank you Anne :)

Poet Tacito March 6, 2014 at 11:13 PM Ah, I've missed your work! YAY! It's great to see you around. =) I embrace "curves" with the greatest of smiles. This was intense. Debbie Duncan March 6, 2014 at 11:46 PM I thank you Drake :)

Paul Callus March 6, 2014 at 2:27 PM Lovely. Free spirits have shadows too...they come and they go along unusual paths. // paul Debbie Duncan March 6, 2014 at 11:46 PM thank you Paul :)