L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

That Life Is Fleeting

A walk through the meadow
is now out of the question,
for I need no signs of death
and shadow to remind me
that life is fleeting.

A walk through the meadow
would not elevate my mood,
or bring feelings of elation
though, even in spring, I know
that life is fleeting.

A walk through the meadow
would bring tears to my eyes
as I would miss the thrashers,
colors of the asters, and know
that life is fleeting. 

A walk through the meadow
must be reserved for uplifting
thoughts, meditating on life,
warmth, and no stark reminders
that life is fleeting. 

Written October 6, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger October 8, 2022 at 7:26 AM I am loving my meadow in all seasons, and when I walk I chant, which uplifts my spirits immensely! I recommend chanting and drumming if you have a drum. Of course I do. L Milton Hankins October 8, 2022 at 7:58 AM I don't have a drum. I had one I brought back from Africa, but I don't know what happened to it. It must have gotten sold when we had an estate sale at the B&B.

Gershon Wolf October 6, 2022 at 7:05 PM Seems as if the glass is half-empty for you today... Tomorrow will be better!! ~ Fill 'er up, please! ~ Gershon L Milton Hankins October 6, 2022 at 9:22 PM Nah, not really. Maybe I was just doing a bit of self-flagellation! (chuckling) But, I'll fill 'er up!

Michael Tor October 6, 2022 at 12:50 PM We are reminded that we are not invincible, it is a sad realization. We must live our days like each one was our last. To enjoy as much as possible myfriend... L Milton Hankins October 6, 2022 at 1:23 PM Indeed, but, when you get to be my age, Michael, something about you doesn't want to be constantly reminded of it.