I'D Forgotten To Count

I'll make a way and seize the day
if only my heart would learn,
the morning dawns a canvas drawn
the hope for all we yearn.
Awake and shine
a sprightly twinkle 
lingering round aging eyes
as seeds of joy furrowed in wrinkles
release the sorrows of sleepless night.
Back casts the image
A journey hardrock washed
a life bent senescent
of years best not forgot.
Weary legs lead the way
to pretty wild flowers scattering 
Carpe Diem, let wisdom say
for that which youth is scavenging.
Smells and sights and sounds so ravishing
amble the aged called glory bound
prudence discovered mysteries foreshadowing
a time for the blessings I'd forgotten to count.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 4:59 PM
wow, you have a great vocabulary usage!! And your descriptions are wonderful. A deep and well crafted poem.
Ellison Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 6:24 AM
If I can can, allow me to help you through... love Jack XOXOX
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