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Passing the Test

Feeling the pain as the solstice is waning
Counting the days till the end brings me home
Keeping a smile through the mess I am wading
Wondering why I am here all alone

Lost in a dreamscape of past tense distractions
Spent too much time with my foot on the floor
Watching the clock seems my new fascination
Boy is it slow, so much now than before

Can’t wait that long behind rush hour traffic
Winter is near and it’s colder than hell
What can I do if my heart isn’t in it
Who out there cares if I’ve something to tell

Taking each step with my eyes facing forward
Still indecision becomes my new friend
Where would I be if I traveled this distance
Without direction and no place to end

Oh well, it seems that the road I am walking
Will lead me back to the place I can rest
If I pursue what my life has been missing
All at the same time while passing the test

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Agnes Krampe Date: 8/15/2018 7:54:00 AM I was so glad to see your recent poems this morning; I have missed your poetry, Chris. Love the song like quality. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 8/15/2018 3:39:00 PM Thank you Agnes for your kind words.

John Lawless Date: 8/14/2018 7:49:00 AM Hey Chris, ya gotta just keep on keeping' on....When they set the bar to high I just duck under it...keep on writing. Nice to read you again.... Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 8/15/2018 3:38:00 PM Thanks so much John, I appreciate you stopping by

Sunlite Wanter Date: 8/13/2018 6:00:00 PM I am so happy to see a poem of yours. I think of your poems so often. I can tell something's distracting in your life just now. Of course, your talent shines through, but I hope your sadness will pass soon. Login to Reply Chris Green Date: 8/15/2018 3:38:00 PM Thank you so much my friend, you say the nicest things to me. Just giving in another try. :)