Smelling Life's Roses
As fate hangs
in a precarious equilibrium
and a mammoth iceberg
of uncertainty crumbles
into the sea
As quiet moments start to rattle
like angry thunder and the
maddening world plunges
head-first into a bottomless pit
of existential chaos...
as the populace wrestle with stress
engendered by a plethora of unmet
obligations and expectations
in the midst of all the hustle
and bustle of everyday life...
as world leaders vie for hegemony;
as wars are fought on far-flung battlefields
or in our ship of state over human rights,
ideals, political control, and so on,
I search for my peace of mind...
in soothing "me-time" relaxation
I take time to breathe and reflect fondly
in solitude, unfettered by the troubles
of the day, or simply be out
in the open air, counting my blessings...
as I smell life's roses.
BRIAN'S CHOICE 4,any form,any theme poetry contest(Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date submiited: 05/05/2020
Screwed XIX Poetry Contest
Sponsored by rob carmack (Winner: 6th Place)
Date written and posted: 12/16/2018
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