I Wandered Lonely As a Swan
"I wandered lonely as a cloud."
--William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a swan
Swimming on the glassy water
Believing all was lost and gone
On this lake a solemn squatter,
Fearful of the dreaded winter
As autumn waned soft and tender.
Adrift upon waters tranquil
Outer beauty concealed inside
The inner truth hidden low and still
My life I determined float and glide,
While preening for the love I lost
So aware of life’s bitter cost.
May no one see my struggling feet
Paddling against the current strong
Where hope and peace often I meet
Sunshine and shadow all day long,
Shall I appear to be in need
Or independence ever cede?
Life, for sure, gives me firm resolve
To face it with gentility
No problem comes I cannot solve
While facing life’s finality,
And spending my life ever calm
On these placid waters my balm.
FIRST PLACE TROPHY WINNER
Written September 19, 2022
Submitted to: "I Wondered Lonely As a..." Challenge Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Natasha L. Scragg
Slight editing October 13, 2022
Submitted to: "2022 Marathon Lap 17" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Mark Toney
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022
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