David Byrne Poet Free verse

Heraclitus

Heraclitus!
Can we never step in the 
Same water twice?
For other waters are forever 
Flowing onto us!
I try to think of ways to 
Cheat your wisdom.
What if the waters are frozen?
Surely then I can keep what 
I never want to lose?
But a frozen stream like
An icy soul denies
And bars admittance.
Were they only dreams?
Things already past!

Nothing endures but change
You say? Then tell me man
Why ever pain; seems the only
One to stay?

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Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2010 at 10:20 PM a deep one, and enjoyable, David! Even pain does not stay after a while, at least not the intensity of it. Nice to see you tonight. LUv, andrea

Carolyn Devonshire June 3, 2010 at 7:58 AM A very profound, introspective write, David. I have had similar thoughts about things I touch -- will I ever touch them again, will I step on the same grain of sand twice in a lifetime? They say change is inevitable; hopefully, it will bring happiness instead of pain one day. Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A June 3, 2010 at 2:11 AM Deep, David, the change is just a cover up to forget the pain in some way. In my life it is up to me to deal with the change and try to mend the pain.. With the new change. Nicely said enjoyed. Thanks 4 the thought and message,..Sidney LeeAnn=p.d.

Lynette Chachere June 2, 2010 at 11:26 PM sometimes, change is the only way to mend everthing.because doing nothing never does it. -always&forever Lynette

Caroline Cécile Delacroix June 2, 2010 at 8:02 PM Sounds like superstition to me. A good question to pose at the end of your poem. Good write, David. Best, Caroline.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 2, 2010 at 8:01 PM Right ...nothing endures but change .of that u can be sure... left u a message on facebook just now.. don;t dwell on the past ..it will mess u up... let it go and bring in the new for u...to enjoy... as I have enjoyed your write tonight..with luv from the "Sweetheart"