Garbage

And Elijah looked down 
Upon the earthly ground and
Shouted all the torrent of worry 
And surrendering joy left in his soul.
In the morning he awoke to a new light,
And staggered across the wet moss  
He had rambled across the day prior 
when he was still stuck in the mire.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Black Blacharczyk Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 1:38 PM
Again your imagery makes you want to re-read it
Caliri Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 1:45 AM
Thanks so much for your encouraging words. It's so nice to get feedback.
Jabri Avatar
January 2, 2016 at 11:42 PM
wonderful!
Caliri Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 1:49 AM
You're wonderful.
Eastman Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 9:35 AM
Glad to make your acquaintance. Great write.
Rabura Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 1:54 AM
beautiful
Caliri Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 1:51 AM
You're beautiful.
Salehi Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 8:28 PM
I have been asked through email from poetry soup to check your poems and picked Garbage. Cheers happy new year
Ellis Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Certainly a well written meaningful poem
Legister Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 1:16 PM
Fine write on Elijah joy in his soul
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