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Stand Still

Shall I follow the setting sun
and know just one,
so beautiful, tis true
in coral hues,
but lost without the morning?
Perhaps I could, at break of dawn,
towards west move on,
through glistening dew
smell coffees brew
while Sandman's dreams alluding.
Or retreat south at North's first blow,
never knowing snow;
the various shapes
of delicate flakes;
feeling not, a warm fire glowing.
I must, instead, stand perfectly still
to see and feel
what each day brings
to reach my dreams;
each season of life in the making.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Sirak Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 6:54 AM
A fav!!! "Stand perfectly still to see and feel" The same is said of your writing; one needs to sit perfectly still to see and feel all the images you evoke with your words.
Johnson Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 2:31 PM
The snow birds are in flight. Somehow it don't seem right. To leave us here, this ship to steer. In the cold long lonely night. But with each day, the dark dismay is answered with white sun. It's just that when you get so old, winter's not much fun. P.S. I love winter, I love spring. Summer and fall will always call my soul and cause my heart to sing.
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 3:54 PM
A really sweet free verse Arlene...lovely
Leiser Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 3:33 PM
What a lovely poem, Arlene! I love the way you weave your words, evoking imagery and feelings so masterfully :) A 7!
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