Instict and Old Age

Instinct And Old Age

Young dog that wanders not
From the launch of dream filled 
Moon call howls, it answers not
Sleeps alone, in carpet fields 
Threads of grass and dreams of young
Rabbits, cushions, long green
Drapes on windows, memory lost 
While widow wilts
Beside him
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 3/28/2016 9:51:00 PM
William Blair, you've expressed yourself well, I like the last line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry when you have time. Love ~LINDA~
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Date: 2/1/2015 2:44:00 PM
WILLIAM, CONGRATS on your win ~ SKAT ~
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Date: 1/29/2015 2:25:00 PM
Beautifully penned - I did find it quite a sad write:-( Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/27/2015 3:38:00 AM
O yes a great write. Congrats on win William. God bless.Love>rajat
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Date: 1/27/2015 2:29:00 AM
great write... a poem worthy of the win... congrats.
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Date: 1/26/2015 9:04:00 PM
Just wonderful..this is truly poetry at its bet. Congrats. BG
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Date: 1/26/2015 4:50:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, William, and a 7. Blessings dear friend eve
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Date: 1/26/2015 3:20:00 PM
This one, I loved the most. Congrats and thanks for participating.
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Date: 1/26/2015 2:59:00 PM
I love this so much !! What a sweet, delightful little poem! :) Congratulations !
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Date: 1/24/2015 7:32:00 AM
William, this is deep. I feel and wilt like this poem. love it. a 7 :) have a nice day ~SKAT~
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