Michael J. Falotico Poet Rhyme

Stepping Stones

Each fragment of my life is a stepping stone..
Some are slippery and need caution or be thrown..
Others keep you stuck with feet planted firm..
It gives you a chance to breathe without being burned..
When I try to jump a few to take that little shortcut..
I'm sometimes bounced back to the same old rut..
Then wings pick me up and carry me to a safe ground..
Where I can sit and dream of new poetry sounds..


wriiten for "Stones" contest
by Michael J Falotico

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM coming back here to congratulate you for being among the winners, Michael :) hugs :)

Carolyn Devonshire June 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM Dear Michael, I loved this poem the first time I read it. So glad to see it in the winners' circle. All of these entries were so good. I would not have wanted to try ranking them. Congratulations on your success in Rick's contest! Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown June 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM Congratulations on your win in ^Rick's "Stones" contest Michael. Love, Carol

Jack Horne June 15, 2011 at 8:54 AM Many congrats to you, Michael : )

Dr.Ram Mehta June 15, 2011 at 7:06 AM My congratulations on the win in the contest of rick, Michael

Andrea Dietrich June 14, 2011 at 10:08 PM This is really nice, Michael. That first line was such a great stepping stone for the rest of the poem. Congrats on the hm. I apparently forgot to enter MY dang poem in the contest. GEEEEZ. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 14, 2011 at 8:59 PM Congrats Michael on your HM in the Stones contest my friend .. with another special rare beauty write luv.. J.G. in tired mode.. oh..

Dinda Minardi June 13, 2011 at 7:21 AM This is very creative, Michael.. Stepping stones, how life needs processes..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 12, 2011 at 8:46 PM an awesomely created poem Michael full of true happenings in your personal experience of life luv.. good luck in the contest ..Rick will be super impressed as I am .. Jersey Girl in enjoyment mode reading your precious words ..my W.K.

Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2011 at 10:24 AM Dear Michael, the "shortcuts" never work for me either. It seems we have to climb up the stones slowly and learn along the way. Judging from your poetry, I should think you're not in a rut all. Such a creative mind has to have room to breathe and receive inspiration. Best wishes in the Stones contest, my friend. I'm feeling better and the MRI on Thursday may reveal the cause of the nerve damage. Fingers crossed. Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels June 12, 2011 at 8:38 AM love the idea of wings picking us up Michael.. Lovely take on the contest, all the best to you.. Love xoxo

Delysia Hendricks June 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM I love your angle on this one, Michael. Good luck in the contest with this profound write. :))

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 12, 2011 at 7:31 AM definitely enjoyed your take on the challenge, Michael-- love the idea of stepping stones in life and how luck of you to be helped out by wings-- wish you the best in the contest and thank you so much for your inspiring words in my tree poem :) hugs