Merry-Go-Round Alouette

Feel rotations spin;
Can’t see where I’ve been,
Years approach and joy flies by.
When did it begin?
Much to my chagrin,
Goals elusive drift to sky.

Time is no man’s friend.
Final days I spend;
With anxiety I cope.
Begging God to end,
Yet I just suspend,
Hung by threads from fraying rope.



*Written September 4, 2014





*Written September 4, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Horsman Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 11:10 AM
congrats Carolyn, this is beautiful,,just like to say glad to see you back on soup,, truly the sun shines again.
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September 16, 2014 at 5:15 PM
Enjoyed reading your unique winning work this evening..Way to go ..Congrats on your placement..Life can sometimes seem so frayed but great that you know the Master..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Nance Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 6:14 PM
Oh lady, you are in my prayers, the last two lines made me want to reach through the computer and hug you so much, stay sweet and take care honey. hugsxx
Devonshire Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 2:54 PM
thank you, Casarah.
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 1:34 PM
Wow, such a powerful poem. Congratulations on your win Carolyn.
Allison Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 1:06 PM
any congratulations on your podium place Carolyn:-) Hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Carolyn, I am glad to see you at the top three because this is a poem I really relate to . Well done, and I love this metaphor. Congratulations.
Devonshire Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I've been quite ill and have not been posting on the site lately. I appreciate your kindness.
Gorelick Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 7:28 AM
Congrats LNC..you are not easy to reach..hope you are ok..this worries me. BG
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September 15, 2014 at 7:13 AM
Many congrats Carolyn xx
A. Sharma Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 6:00 AM
And back again wid huge congrats on ur awesome win dear Carolyn! Hung by threads from fraying hope wow!! Lovely !!
Callus Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 3:48 PM
I love how you compare life to a merry-go-round; also touching are the final two lines....great ending!! gl if for contest. hugs // paul (Have a lovely weekend:))
Callus Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 4:17 PM
.....and back again with merited congratulations.....take care and hugs. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 1:52 AM
Yes true Carolyn life is a merry go round,, few soft spins, few harsh ones n u r done! Best wishes always!
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