David Mchattie Poet Rhyme

I Walk Softly

I take my time and walk softly now
To defuse life's briny thorns
Which have been laid across my path
Since such time when I was born.
It makes no sense to stamp my feet
To further enhance my flawed ambition.
To be thought a fool at every turn
Where others mock my trite condition.
So I walk softly now upon the grass
Leaving no harm to time and space
With a vain hope those who follow me
Will find no mark upon this place.
But the danger lies in happenstance
And a wasted life a tad banal
As I fear without some modest gesture,
It will be like I was never here at all.

                   The End

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Panagiota Romios January 1, 2021 at 3:10 AM Wowzer of a Poem my friend. Best wishes in 2021 Pangie xx

Linda Alice Fowler November 11, 2020 at 6:40 AM Very provocative and insightful David. Thanks for sharing. :) Linda

Akkina Downing November 7, 2020 at 9:15 PM Deep thoughts for sure... I enjoyed the read.

Gershon Wolf November 7, 2020 at 6:34 PM I second Silent's comment below. Much food for thought here, David. Thanks, Gershon

Silent One November 7, 2020 at 9:19 AM Deep poetry David.. who know what fate holds for us.. David Mchattie November 7, 2020 at 10:22 AM Thanks my friend. We should all leave some small mark on this world. Have a great day.