Strayed Sheep

They wander, 
free range sheep,
Following a breeze,
a wafting scent
Clover…perhaps
More likely the innate call
To roam
In search of themselves.
Freedom,
a dubious destination
As jagged cliffs
O’erlook the crushing surf
Escape 
An unknown dream
For wind and tide
And nature
Call them
Home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Alex Avatar
December 20, 2024 at 7:49 PM
"nature Call them Home" - Beautiful writing. Congratulations!
Thomas Avatar
December 20, 2024 at 9:59 AM
I really like the brevity and urgency of this piece, John. Even with fewer than 50 words, you manage to keep it well-grounded in the image while embedding a little philosophy. Really nice work.
Lawless Avatar
December 20, 2024 at 12:06 PM
thank you Jaymee,
Tor Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Beautifully written John, wonderful imagery and peaceful setting I can see them all grazing...
Andresen Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 5:30 AM
- Where I live there are many free-ranging sheep everywhere... a natural feature in a beautiful landscape - A great poem for this contest, John :) - (I chose a different twist:))) - Good luck - Merry Christmas :) - hugs
Lawless Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 12:02 PM
thanks for stopping by Anne-Lise always nice to hear from you. From your description I think I'd like to put on the proverbial "sheep's clothing" and hang out with them for awhile.
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