Present Perfect 2

PAST HISTORIC
Others have come
I have kept the memory

She with the bright eager face and wisdom beyond her age
He in the body of a boy but with full grown mind of a sage
He the humble giant, driven to knowledge that he pursues        
She with the questing soul of a scholar and romantic heart of a muse

They have departed
The Earth has revolved

And today we teach Present Perfect

PRESENT
Outside the classroom
Sun cloud and tree dapple the grassy vale
Aspen and willow whisper and sway a graceful measure
Blackbird, thrush and warbler trill a delicate scale
Daisies, buttercups and cowslips scatter their transient treasure
Above and beyond in skies of azure and white
Skylarks ascend and red kites soar in the cerulean
And gaze down upon this fleeting Elysian scene
PERFECT
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Barden Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 3:12 AM
Heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved win, Geoffrey - blessings and best wishes to you, friend! :-)
Singh  Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 12:17 AM
Congrats on winning! Have an amazing day! :)
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March 17, 2018 at 2:05 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, I enjoy it very much :) - Happy weekend, Geoffrey :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Brewer Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 9:59 AM
The difference in tone in your past and present structure was most stark - formal and informal - memories vs living in the moment. Well done, Geoffrey. Congrats.
Brewer Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:49 AM
Thanks for your detailed, appreciative comments, Line
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