M. L. Kiser Poet Prose

Life Is Like a Maypole

Life Is Like A Maypole.
In our spring, we are born; 
our dance begins as inter-woven events 
and experiences build our future.

Blood-red trauma,
wraps itself around our happiest moments…
it never wins. 
Always uplifted by orange-joys, 
winding ribbons, we heal a bit.
Intermingling emotions are etheric ribbons;
round and round, they twine.

Once we are completely enveloped;
developed by life’s dance;
the grey’s of middle-age decline, 
begins to unravel;
reversing our celebration until, 
death’s icy grip ads its finishing touch.

A soul is born; in growing, 
learns and passes into another existence…
re-incarnating for another dance.


Entered contest: Life Is Like A Maypole
Sponsored by: Seren Roberts
1-19-15

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Skat A February 16, 2015 at 5:50 PM M.L. , CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win **SKAT** M. L. Kiser February 17, 2015 at 10:26 AM Thanks so much.

Debbie Guzzi February 16, 2015 at 3:39 PM Very hopeful and uplifting Seren! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love M. L. Kiser February 17, 2015 at 10:26 AM Thank you Debbie.

Jan Allison February 16, 2015 at 11:55 AM You wove your words so beautiful many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx M. L. Kiser February 17, 2015 at 10:27 AM I appreciate the comments.

Seren Roberts February 16, 2015 at 10:20 AM thank you and congratulations ..Seren

Funom Makama January 28, 2015 at 7:59 AM This is an awesome and wonderful poem. Its nice spending some time here.. It feels so quality and deserving. Great pen friend M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 2:53 PM Many thanks, Funom.

Isaiah Zerbst January 27, 2015 at 11:31 AM Your title lends itself to further comparisons, which you have done, and with skill I will add. M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 2:54 PM Thank you so much, Isaiah; I am happy that you like the poem.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 21, 2015 at 9:43 AM You have said about re-incarnation for "another dance"... so great in the context of a maypole...Love MLK>>>rajat M. L. Kiser January 21, 2015 at 2:49 PM Yes, and thank you.

Verlena S. Walker January 20, 2015 at 3:17 PM Lovely M.L. A beautiful way of being... Verlena M. L. Kiser January 20, 2015 at 3:37 PM Many thanks, maypoles are colorful and fun.

Sandip Goswami January 19, 2015 at 2:22 PM Very nice dear. Dancing your words...Best wishes to you. M. L. Kiser January 20, 2015 at 12:18 PM Many thanks.