Follow Me

follow me
across barren land
where unnamed streets
etch a path
to a town
unborn

watch the nearby hills
come to life
beneath the whisper
of gentle wind
their silhouettes 
reflecting the golden hues
of day
their dance
as gentle
as summer's breeze

follow me
down cobblestone streets
forming in the distance
as frames of wood
take shape
beneath the sledge
of hammers
echoing
the screams
of protestors
trying to save
what little beauty
remains

follow me
along the banks
of streams
where deer
come to drink
and racoons
frolic
and play
in the confines
of space
remaining

follow me
down memory lane
where wooded lands
and wildflowers
flourished
nourished
by the rain
as it fell
all around

follow the drop
of rain
as it lands
upon the velvet petals
then trickles down
reclaimed by the roots
of what existed
before houses
took shape

follow the trickle of rain
as it streams
towards edges of creeks
already overflowing
with rain
unclaimed

follow me
down paths
of destruction
as toppled buildings
lay in ruins
as the floods
reclaim the land

follow me
across barren land
where named streets
etch a path
to a town
destroyed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
wow, you always write so well, Sandra. You are one of my favorite poets here. Sure wish you wrote more than you do.
Scott Avatar
October 9, 2024 at 10:10 AM
nice write good imagery hope you are well and still writing xxx
Cornish Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 1:17 PM
On my VERY short list of anyone worthy of reading!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 7:08 AM
I enjoyed wandering down this path. Well done, you have a fabulous imagination.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Lovely penning Sandra, full of great imagery and insightful line of thought. Great to have you back again, trust all is well with you. Blessings always,Gordon
Vaso Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 9:47 PM
Beautiful poetry! Loved how you did this!
Ibeh Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Sandra, this is a brilliant poem packed with amazing imagery! You really took me on a tour with this one. Congratulations on your top win in my contest. I'm so glad you're back!
Fowler Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 4:24 PM
Beautiful, relevant write Sandra Congratulations! :)
Situation Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Surely poetic in nature. Covers much with your creativity.
Roper Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 10:37 AM
"Dear Sandra, deep and moving poem . Congratulations on your win! Blessing
Empress Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 3:40 AM
Love this writ well deserved win, and i love how you’ve written so many lines in this especially “ follow the drop of rain as it lands on velvet petals” what a poetic line that is, left me in awe , just amazed! Sad how so much has happened in this world so many buildings destroyed etc, the harsh reality, that needs to be heard and read about so well delivered. You truly are a gifted poetess. Absolutely loved reading this. Flows seamlessly with so much depth and imagery:
Mcintosh Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 2:41 AM
Yes. It’s sad to see so much of God’s creation reworked by man’s sometimes fickle imagination. So sad and disturbing. God bless you sweetheart. Love, Gina
One Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Seems like it will be a long journey if i follow you, so I should come prepared.. joking inside.. this is a deep analogy expressed so poetically.. you create imagery in your poem going through so many different phases and places.. an interesting ending to your poem...
Adams Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:11 PM
they keep building on every plot of ground they can, the animals have no where to go, yearly the bears are roaming yards looking for food before hibernation, the highways are littered with animal carcasses and the rains flood the local creeks worse and worse each year... so many houses sit destroyed from the last one...i didn't know where my muse was heading...but i guess as long as she's heading somewhere it's a start thanks for coming along the journey and the coaxing... maybe she will further wake from her slumber
Parker Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Sixth stanza is a knock out!! So good to read you again, SA. :-))
Adams Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:12 PM
thank you so much Arlo, my muse has been in a slumber and is waking here and there! hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 9:45 AM
I have long got used to your style of writing which I admire so much. I tend to be verbose. Your imagery is first class.
Adams Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:12 PM
what a sweet thing to say, thank you Victor my muse is slowly waking from slumber
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