Taking Care


The wind
has blown hard all day
and pivots torn leaves
around wounded trees.
It possesses no pity
but follows a mindless
command to play out
its might.

The world is so.
Regardless
it goes its way
and blinds with both
beauty and disease,
pauses a living breath 
to marvel at creation
or stops it dead
by an accident. 

Faced 
with such vagaries,
with suffering,
with no answers,
what is there to do
but care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kavanagh  Avatar
October 22, 2024 at 11:49 AM
You certainly delve deep into the apparent meaningless of nature here Paul, is it all random chaos til we come along and try bring a sense of order to the world, then one day perhaps some (accident) or asteroid slams into the planet and stops us dead in its tracks, it’s all pretty bonkers isn’t it, best just enjoy whilst we can, brilliant existential poem with no angst, just acceptance, cheers David
Willason Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Hi David, sorry for name typo in my original reply...fingers disconnected from old brain. Forgive me...regards
Willason Avatar
October 23, 2024 at 9:58 PM
You never know Daniel, the peeling away may eventually lead to an inner core. Trying to make sense of things often gives rise to the thought of a shared journey and the need for compassion. Many thanks for kind words and support my friend.
Lawless Avatar
October 22, 2024 at 6:13 AM
that final verse sums up the dilemma of doubt and answers the question "who cares"...nicely done Paul
Willason Avatar
October 23, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Call to compassion I guess...thankyou John for reading and commenting. Valued.
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