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I Stare Into the Water I stare into the water (The water stares back at me) In harmony with Terra Mater, I expend no energy. Without a paddle or wind to sail, My prospects are unavailing; I position myself not to turn-tail, But complacently sit quiet, waiting. Better were an arising storm, To force challenge of the elements, Then I could stroke these listless arms, And make for the lee of Canoe Island. Though I cherish the life given, But wish to be in a different place, This cannot be the eye’s intention, Timeless, on an unrippled lake! To create beings idle and helpless, Void of expansion of faculties; Suppresses conscious awareness, And says forever is death realized. A blight cast adrift with stigma, Whose destiny is nullified; Because I’m trapped in a quagmire, Loathed to idle in paradise. ***

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Date: 7/14/2024 11:04:00 AM
Hello Denis, a lovely poem. It made me feel like I am on the water. I also stare into the water. seeing the beauty of the water. My friend enjoy your day. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/15/2024 3:23:00 PM
Hello Denis, Your welcome. Enjoy your summer my friend. /Darlene/
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Dennis Spilchuk
Date: 7/15/2024 7:54:00 AM
Thank you for commenting.

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