My Sidewalk

My sidewalk exclaims Off its own wet surface The lights do reflect beyond its water As if the stars carry its empty planets Holding ice within Its own reflection Red the light keeps the human condition Allows me to stop the confusion outside Rain does illuminate Brings glorious high The universe doesn’t understand complexity Of the reflection of light off the sidewalk Calm presents itself Reality reigns The stars above don’t comprehend us And our delight at such simple things First hand innocence The light rebounds up The sky infiltrates the heaven’s ideals Softly the pallets carry hope throughout Nothing has a light Like stars that illumine Onto my sidewalk Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Hicks Avatar
October 17, 2014 at 10:18 AM
Reading this makes my mind wander... I too have had similar feelings walking way past midnight onto the streets. "The stars above don't comprehend us and our delights at such simple things."... it's so funny how I would think just the opposite. We're looking up there while the universe is looking down here. It's all about perspective.
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August 20, 2014 at 3:20 PM
Well... I'll never look at a puddles reflection again in the same light... thanks to this great poem. Love the depth you put into the verse. Exceptional writing skills on display !!!
Onclaud Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 1:51 PM
awakening the senses - on both physical & spiritual levels... love the image of light, russell.. hope you can drop by every now and then when school starts.. majestic read!.. huggs
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July 25, 2014 at 8:55 AM
Wonderful. This sounds like a beautiful sidewalk, and you are a luck man to live in such a place where the stars can shine off it. I only realised the other night, that the house I am in at the moment has this town's last street light, in front of it; outside my bedroom, window:(.
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July 4, 2014 at 8:59 AM
O I forgot to say, love your poem also ~~
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July 4, 2014 at 8:56 AM
Hi Russell, I noticed today that I have not heard from you in a long time and you were one of my number one supporters, I hope you are okay, please let me know, we are worried about you ~~
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2014 at 6:29 PM
Russell are you ok? I have not seen you for ages. Let us know, will you?
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June 9, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Russell, hope you are well. .... Skat
Hamilton Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 6:35 AM
Russell where are you I miss you and your wonderful poems like this exquisite pen hugs
Horne Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 4:49 PM
awesome write here, my friend. Hope your Easter was a good one
Onclaud Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 1:07 PM
hi russell.. where are you.. do tell; hope you're ok.. huggs!
Trifiatis Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 8:00 AM
My friend Russell are you OK? Please reply!
Gasun Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Hi my dear friend Russell! I'm so delighted to read your stellar poem tonight. Loving this poem and the wonderful image you painted through your creative words. Thank u so much for sharing! Kudos and hugs on this great write! love lots, Leonora
Horne Avatar
April 12, 2014 at 4:01 PM
love this, my friend, especially the empty planets line
Carrillo Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 11:20 PM
This is beautiful Russell ;you can create a poem ou of anything. Great work... Lucilla
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 3:45 PM
I love reading your works Russell you have a unique talent the imagery is sublime. Jan xxx
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April 11, 2014 at 3:42 PM
Dear Rusty, You are so clever. I can feel the steam rising from your sidewalk in the day and the reflections of the stars at night. What an imaginative mind you have! Always so unique and creative. Sending hugs to you, Carolyn
Eastman Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 8:37 AM
How can something so simple become so majestic? Sorry I haven't been around for a while! Always enjoy your work.
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 6:39 PM
russell. I reallly liked the last part of this and how the stars illuminate your sidewalk. Wonderful!
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April 8, 2014 at 5:26 PM
My friend Russell, you possess a unique ability to bring beauty to the most humble things as a sidewalk! The beauty of your soul is reflected on the sidewalk and transforms it into a poem!
Onclaud Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 1:29 PM
iridescent is the word, russell.. wonderfilling glimpse into your lightened path.. such an amazing picture painted by well chosen phrases... and a true delight to read!.. glow!.. huggs
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April 8, 2014 at 8:20 AM
Russell, your keen mind, with a pure soul like you have, your pen follows in that positive direction. The outcome is one beautiful write. You put alot of good heart in your poems from where I sit. Thanks for sharring.
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April 8, 2014 at 2:27 AM
My sidewalk shines likes this after the rain especially in the evening. Stellar poem!
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