Permanence

My permanence is fluid,
elemental water.
The rock is solid
and appears infallible.
'Tis the stream that penetrates 
and wears away stone shapes
pulling with it mineral and time constraints.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM
I am so pleased to have had the pleasure to read your excellent poetry this morning Melissa. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hoping you have a week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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