John Lawless Poet Free verse

Meandering

Meandering
a speechless glee
allowing the dust of purpose
a cleansing breath
shedding the garment of time
playing hide and seek
with your shadow
no past – no future
only lazy footsteps
guiding you
in a wanderer’s waltz


9/17/2021

“M” Contest, New Poems Only – Poetry Contest

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Karen Jones October 16, 2021 at 3:23 PM Well written congrats on a much deserved win!

Bj Legros Kelley October 9, 2021 at 7:57 PM Congratulations on your win! I really enjoyed reading your poem. It really captured the essence of meandering so well. I would love to simply 'meander' like this for awhile!

Sam Kauffman September 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Ohhhh I love this sparkling gem filled with amazing images - "speechless glee," "dust of purpose," "Playing hide and seek with your shadow." You have really captured the essence of meandering and enjoying each step of the waltz. Your imagery is unique and fresh. Congratulations John. This is a fav for me.

Constance La France September 22, 2021 at 2:44 PM John, congratulations on your win in my M contest with this wonderful poem, splendid writing ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Paula Goldsmith September 20, 2021 at 11:45 AM Congratulations on your win. A creative write. Life is a waltz with both good and bad in it. Have a blessed day.......................

Andrea Dietrich September 19, 2021 at 10:56 AM succinct and deep, John. I really like this because it packs a wallop!

Anitha Jayasankar September 19, 2021 at 7:02 AM Loved your take in this contest using Meandering as your theme... "shedding the garment of time.. "... beautiful... Best wishes John... ~ Ani

Panagiota Romios September 18, 2021 at 2:17 AM This is so cool. Love your choice of words, John Best wishes in the contest. Panagiota

Brian Strand September 18, 2021 at 1:20 AM Live the aliterative last line John.Have a creative weekend

Lindsay Laurie September 17, 2021 at 4:40 PM Hello John ... I think many of us suffer the wanderer's waltz. I certainly enjoyed your poetic description John - Lindsay