On a Sunny Day

On a Sunny Day

Why is it that beauty
is so hard to attain
We try to reach for it,
grab it with our polished nails
Until they break off
Because we were to stubborn to admit

To admit is to realize
To realize is to be awake
To be awake is ought to be
Ought to be not deceived

Gautama on his side
entering the eternal light

Yet,
I am asleep
Because I can reach for beauty
But it vanishes in Fall
		Resurrects in Spring
Flourishes in Summer
And is gone by winter

As a little bird on the window sill
I tend to stand still
Looking inside the room
Eating my sweet potato pie in the afternoon
Supper is there, brown is her hair
Eat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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March 26, 2016 at 2:28 AM
Damon De Ryckere, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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March 23, 2016 at 2:42 PM
Excellent poem Damon. Welcome to Poetry Soup.
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March 22, 2016 at 3:22 PM
Damon, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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March 22, 2016 at 2:58 PM
Beautiful(:
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