Inner and Outer

INNER AND OUTER

when being inside
not sitting out  -   looking in
what a difference!

birth from the middle
what a struggle     what bawling
on the loss of warmth

see the burning bush
marvel at what is inside
lifetime of searching

view of a manger
with mother and babe inside
behold!     the star

a lonely moment
left out of everything
what is life about?

Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dietrich Avatar
December 16, 2016 at 9:20 PM
Daver, thanks for seeing my recent poems and for that fun Bundy comment. Ha. I had fun with that sonnet!! Hope you are enjoying your warm and comfy house tonight! Not a good time to be outside!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 15, 2016 at 3:42 PM
I love the metaphors in these haiku Daver. It's all about love, giving and receiving. Beautiful! : ) 7
Ball Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 1:04 PM
Excellent piece Daver. On really hard cold days it's easy to get lost in contemplation of everything. What is it all about. I found my answer in my Bible. It says God created us for one reason. To give Himself something to love and something that would love Him back. Great job here. God Bless and a seven from me. JB
Mac Donald Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 9:17 AM
Good morning Daver! Thumbs up for originality! Enjoying this so much that I keep rereading it. A Double entente? Maybe, you are always full of fun and surprises.:) Have a great weekend, stay warm and keep well! Love, Mikki
Vinson Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 6:33 AM
Bellybuttons, apparently. ; )
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 8:37 PM
One that is pondering life. YOu are doing it a lot, Daver. I love that first stanza. It's really cool (not sitting out - looking in). I imagine you in your house looking out on the snowy world this week (unless it got nice and warmer like it did today in Utah!)
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