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Perpetual

Quote -- "life is a perpetual yesterday for us"--Alice Sebold

On nature's trail, a winter's sunlit stroll,
Leafless sentinels, tall trees stand with grace,
Aging growth an emblem of timeless scroll,
Or nature's mind, a neural network's trace?

Little birds dance upon the branches high,
Where were they in the rain of yesterday?
Blue sky above, sun's warm and cozy sigh,
The Clouds and leaves, where did they fade away?

Synced with the nature, my brain's network vast,
Life, a puzzle, memories intertwined,
A mystery to solve, the clues amassed,
In the neural network, answers we find.

Youth's fleeting gaze, where did it disappear?
Time, relentless, no pause, no restful mile,
Lovers came up, departed swift and clear,
In perpetuity, this network's guile.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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La France Avatar
February 14, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Jay, excellent poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, love the image quote too, blessings, Constance
Dietrich Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Perpetual may be my word choice as well. I liked where you went with it.
Andresen Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Lovely ... no one can stop time - Best wishes in the contest, Jay :) - hugs ?
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