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"The quality of a question is not judged by its complexity, 
but by the complexity of the thinking it provokes."
                                                        ~ Joseph O'Connor

I question why the sun seems to sink in the sea
when after his laborious work day is done
And why does the moon fade like a reverie
when her golden light has all been spun

I query why stars die in great bursts of glory
and I wonder where their twinkling bits go
Flowers withering quickly, I question the story
and how some can live buried 'neath the snow

Why do beautiful blooms live only for days
then begin to die as petals fall to the ground
but their progeny lives on, their substance stays
alive from seeds left behind, and will abound

I'd inquire of the sun himself, if it's surprising
that he wakes to embrace the Earth at dawn
and if he's sad not to witness the moon rising
Why do I start weeping when I see a lone swan

How beautiful things perish before their time
I question the reasons why and so many more
Such glorious things we think are truly sublime
These wondrous things that we cannot restore

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2023

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Sara Kendrick Date: 8/5/2023 3:47:00 AM Congratulations on this winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Sara Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/5/2023 5:03:00 AM I appreciate your congratulations, Sara.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/2/2023 1:39:00 PM Congratulations on your win. A creative write. I find many questions have no answers. I wonder why??? Have a great day............. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/5/2023 5:02:00 AM Thanks so very much, Paula.

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/2/2023 1:52:00 AM Great questions to ponder upon, Lin, at first, I thought of this word only, glad I didn't write it, you did a far better job:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/5/2023 5:02:00 AM Aww Jo. I’m sure you would’ve done the word justice with your thoughts. Thank you.

Jay Narain Date: 8/1/2023 9:51:00 AM Nice set of questions from a poetic mind. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/1/2023 12:25:00 PM Thanks for your kind thoughts, Jay.

Jan Allison Date: 8/1/2023 7:40:00 AM so many questions and I am far too dense to even ponder the answers. this is absolutely delightful Lin and a though provoking piece. my Q poem is err... questionable lol you will see when I post it:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/1/2023 12:25:00 PM Iv’e many more but didn’t want to write a novelette. Thanks, Jan.

Deb M Date: 8/1/2023 7:19:00 AM Another lovely Lin poem! It has such a sweet enquiring tone to it….Debx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/1/2023 12:24:00 PM Sweet, is the name I give to your comments. Thank you, Deb.