Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Highs and Lows

We waded through the sands
as the years progressed
sometimes sinking in the layers
until we could not touch bottom
drowning in the quick sand
other times we ran along the shore
free--we glided like waves
crashing upon the sand
slowly we regained strength
hitting various  highs and lows
making us learn and grow
once in a while
pulled in by a undertow
the waves eventually would wash
our footprints from the sand
only to bring them back again
and if the lessons failed
we start all over again.

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Lindsay Laurie August 2, 2020 at 9:16 PM Hello Phyllis ... enjoyed the comparisons on how life and nature both have the same ups and downs as time goes by, and no matter what, rebuild if need be - thank you Phyllis; stay safe - Lindsay Phyllis Babcock August 5, 2020 at 3:53 PM Thanks Lindsay must drop you a note soon. My turn but somehow been distracted by all this around us. Hope all is well and stay safe too. love phyl

Richard Evans August 2, 2020 at 5:09 PM Amen. This poem has been a part of my learning process for decades. Thanks for sharing...............peace! Phyllis Babcock August 5, 2020 at 3:42 PM Thanks Ricky yes we all go thru that learning process. love phyl

Andrea Dietrich July 31, 2020 at 1:38 PM this is brilliant, Phyllis. Gotta fave it! Phyllis Babcock August 5, 2020 at 3:41 PM Thanks for the fav Andrea. Seems life is a lot of ups and downs. Must say feel more down than up lately. love phyl

Harry Horsman July 28, 2020 at 11:40 PM Never stop learning, Phyllis, love this poem, so clever and such an important message. Phyllis Babcock July 29, 2020 at 8:04 PM Thanks Harry glad you liked the poem. Hope all is well with you. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen July 28, 2020 at 12:17 PM - Sometimes it seems like we never learn ... maybe it's about human nature and an innate optimism ... great written, Phyllis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Phyllis Babcock July 29, 2020 at 8:04 PM Lately do not know if I am sinking, swimming or drowning in myself. Maybe I have lots of lessons to learn and am a slow swimmer. Thanks Anne lise. love phyl

Carolyn Devonshire July 28, 2020 at 9:14 AM There is much we can learn from life's ups and downs, Phyllis. I like the way you used images of the seashore to convey your message. Thanks for your note. I am well and hope you are too! Hugs, Carolyn Phyllis Babcock July 28, 2020 at 12:11 PM So nice to see your name it has been a while Carolyn. Glad to hear you are well. My muse took a long holiday and just did not want to return from it. Trying to get back in the swing of writing. Take care. hugs phyl

Judy Ball July 28, 2020 at 3:42 AM Love this Phyllis. It speaks to me of the determination and joy of youth. I could see two young people running along the shore sometimes falling and getting up and continuing the race dodging the waves and laughing. Love it. God Bless, JB Phyllis Babcock July 28, 2020 at 12:05 PM Thanks Judy. Think I am learning lessons and more so as I get older. Hope all is well with you and your family. We are getting a few more outbreaks of the virus around us but so far Regina has been good. love phyl

Arturo Michael July 27, 2020 at 1:32 PM Very true Phyllis...Lessons we learn Phyllis Babcock July 27, 2020 at 2:05 PM Thanks and yes many lessons we have to learn in life. love phyl

Michael Tor July 27, 2020 at 1:28 PM Metaphorically magnificent Phyllis. A pleasure to read... Phyllis Babcock July 27, 2020 at 2:05 PM Thanks for you comment Michael. Have a great week. love phyl