Magpies and Disparate Anxious Thoughts

Woke up at four then with each passing train

Been waiting all weekend for Monday again


Saw two magpies but one of them was dead

Is that sorrow or joy for a superstitious head?

 

anxiety and worry is all about me

I’m all on my own yet surrounded by family


My age is now greater than my waist

So there’s less time to waste on a wrong mental place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 10:16 AM
A great write of introspection, Stephen! The last couplet is full of wisdom. Welcome to Poetry Soup! Hugs, Rhonda
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 8:28 AM
you are right there so don't waste it get on with while you can you will regret it if you let things slide. Enjoyed this one too Stephen xx
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