Long Ago and Far Away

I creep into the light
Carefully and without clarity as to my final destination.
Along the road I see the hearts 
Of those who were not swift
Enough
To avoid the jaws of 
Creatures who fed on them

A wet rock sliding down
The banks of the shore
Into the crashing waves that 
Toss it up 
Into the clear air for moments 
Before descending back into the maelstrom

How I yearn for that momentary clarity 
That hides between crashing waves of doubt and turmoil.
The air opens my lungs to pure energy
My heart flutters and caroms 
Within my chest 
As some unknowable ray 
Pierces the cloud of confusion 
And provides a moment of 
Peaceful Acceptance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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June 14, 2016 at 6:03 PM
BARRY, nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. **SKAT**
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May 21, 2014 at 11:43 AM
Thank you for sharing :)
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