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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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August 15, 2018 at 7:54 AM
I was so glad to see your recent poems this morning; I have missed your poetry, Chris. Love the song like quality.
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August 15, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Thank you Agnes for your kind words.
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August 14, 2018 at 7:49 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....
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August 15, 2018 at 3:38 PM
Thanks so much John, I appreciate you stopping by
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August 13, 2018 at 6:00 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.
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August 15, 2018 at 3:38 PM
Thank you so much my friend, you say the nicest things to me. Just giving in another try. :)
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