Observing Life From a Different Angle

The canoe turned upside down
Leaning on the bracket type attachment
Held air born unused
Casting a cresent shadow againt the barn

Discarded window boxes lying in path
Window boxes unused for awhile
The evidence that the canoe has been air borne
Dying from misuse and neglect_____

Canoes are made for water
Elegant are they rightfully used
Graceful floating paddled along
Just don't clumsily stand onesided

When will the opportunity arise
For the canoe to float again
Soon will be great, sooner even better
Freedom and destiny on cool clear water

(Jotted down when waiting for 
Cody to see about his dad.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Oguejiofor Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Poems jotted down in the spur of the moment are awesome, aren't they? Nice read Sara, thanks for your comment :)
Horne Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Yes, I really will have to get in the habit of jotting things down in my notebook, won't I? Lovely write, Sara : )
Brown Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 1:33 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Sara. Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration. I hope the sun shines down upon you and brings joy into your heart. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM
impressed by this gliittering write, sara... how nice that you found that poetic spae while waiting.. lovely! :) huggs
Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 11:29 PM
YOu are very observant and always jotting down things like this. A good way to practice your craft, Sara. It makes for an interesting write!
Delacroix Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Hmm ...sounds like someone is not well and therefore thecanow has not been on water. I hope and pray for recovery of Cody's Dad. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my featured poem. Caroline.
Haick Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Just as Joe said, Sara...I enjoyed this..our busy lives makes us overlook some things that used to bring us simple joys. Hope you're doing great. Love, Annalise
Maverick Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Enjoyed your contemplative write today Sara!
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