Andrew John Poet Free verse

Settlement

Can we find a means of settlement,
do one, create one,
bring one about -
about our heads,
about our bodies,
within our minds,
within our hearts?

Is such a settlement possible?
Do we call it peace
before we are in pieces?
Do we call it love
before a level of revulsion?

We may settle, but first rattle;
we may relax, but first roll;
we may find peace, but first pose;
we may die, oh so gently, and be ghostly.


(Sep 2022)

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Michael Tor September 24, 2022 at 4:43 PM Andrew enjoyed reading. A very insightful read. The ending brought it home to realize. Be blessed my friend... Andrew John June 20, 2023 at 5:31 AM Thanks for your pleasant comments, Michael.

Gordon Mcconnell September 16, 2022 at 11:35 AM Fine penning Andrew, with nice imagery and insightfulness too. Blessings,Gordon. PS: I'm a fellow Brit, up north of the border. Andrew John September 17, 2022 at 4:59 AM Great to hear this from a Brit! Thank you, GMcC