Screen of Awareness

As we travel along the road of life,
     like scenes, perceptions and beliefs will change
Opinions manifest in distinct ways
     often a cause for thought to rearrange

We are subjected to the wiles of time
     all the ideas and discussions we've known
celebrated persons we've tried to mime
    concepts adapted from studies we're shown.

Yet, through it all, an awareness exists
     a screen we can feel but can never see
It is there, we're aware, while it resists
    our grasp of what this awareness might be.

Could it be we each have angels and guides
    to help us on our solitary way
Never a push, just a sense they confide
    a confidence when a life feels astray.    

It's one of the things remaining unknown
    extrasensory awareness mystique.
Perhaps it's our conscience with which we've grown,
     or a nudge to remind us we're unique.

May 10, 2023
For "Screen of Awareness" contest
by Unseeking Seeker
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Barry-Nishanian Avatar
July 19, 2023 at 11:02 PM
All the ideas and discussion ... what a great line. Congrats on your win! Thanks for visiting me,
Poet Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Congratulations on your win, Ann! Your charming and one-of-a-kind rhyme is beautifully crafted. May you be blessed on your journey ahead.
Alex Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 7:11 AM
"Perhaps it's our conscience with which we've grown, or a nudge to remind us we're unique." - A very beautiful work. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 8:59 PM
A "thought to rearrange" as we view the every changing screen of life - on the screen of life. So wonderfully written in lovely, unique rhyme. Congratulations on your win! Blessings on your daily journey!
George Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Beautifully written. I think these are almost the same thoughts I too have tried to express in my poem ! All the best dear Ann
Delaney Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 9:13 AM
I like how this flows,ANN: That screen of Awareness or intuition that leads to a positive and productive life . Looks like a winner to me. SuZ
Buhagiar Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 11:11 PM
Fantastic word control in this poem.
Wolf Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Seems that your proprioceptors are all in place on your poetry pen, Ann!
Peck Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 9:17 PM
My what?! Oof! Another Gershon word I have to google. :) Thanks for your comments! I hope you and your friend are friends again. I have the same trouble with two of my sons. I must learn to stay quiet!
M  Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Aww l absolutely love this Ann …. Makes you think! Great last line…..Debx
Peck Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Thanks so much, Deb. Hope all is well with you.
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