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The Cogs Keep On Turning

A distant fire glows
out on the horizon
spreading further as it grows
Early morning nature rises
calls as birds stir twittering
Day breaks 
crisp chilled air fresh on the lungs
Cats stalk through gardens
as news paper round girls and boys cycle on by
Dogs bark disturbed
by familiar letter box rattles
A couple of car doors close
first engines started for the day
all indicates beginning of daily rat race
and slowly home by home emerges
adding to numbers and noise
Smog starts to lift
Smells of fuel spoil the airs quality
Industry booms mechanically back to life
and once again the process of life carries on

Copyright © Anna-Marie Docherty | Year Posted 2013

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Kelly Deschler Date: 11/20/2013 7:31:00 PM My mother has worked at a factory job for years, and it has become so monotonous for her. I wish that there were something better for her. But, she has to take what work she can find, these days. This poem was well described, I only wish that it was fiction and not reality! Really good work, Anna-Marie!...Thank you for the great comments on my poem, "We". I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/17/2013 6:40:00 PM I kept clicking on poems but they were ones I had seen. Anyway, good to see this one here again. Industry is both our boon and our bane!! Login to Reply Anna-Marie Docherty Date: 11/18/2013 10:38:00 AM It matters not Andrea, you are such an avid reader and loyal follower it's hard for me to keep up! I did find a couple you might want browse some time if you like though;- 'Distant troubles - closer' and 'In Remembrance - Never Forget'... should keep you going for a bit! I agree re industry mind and fear we have gone to far taking too many jobs from those needing! Hope you're well...

Harry Horsman Date: 8/29/2013 10:37:00 AM extremely clever and inspiring poetry,, enjoyed... Login to Reply

Johnny Rhinem Date: 8/17/2013 3:14:00 PM † Yeap, That's Pretty Much It In A Bit, Sweet Beautiful Anna Marie ˜ Twas Thinking Just I Yesterday I Believe How In That This World Would Be Extremely Brighter If The Powers In Sway As We, Took 'All Of Creation' Unto Heart When And Or Afore Taking Action Upon Anything That Is Done ? Instilling Love As Beauty Instead Of Indifference Into Our Childrens Hearts ? Wonderful Painting Pointing Towards A Beam This Light * Thank You For Your Beauty's Kind Visit For, You Have Always Been A Favourite Poet Of Mine ˜ Love, John Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/16/2013 10:29:00 AM It's a shame that process has to include he pollution of our environment, and yet sadly, without those jobs they provide, we would be worse off economically. I sure do hope someone figures out a way to solve our energy problems. But I am digressing. This is really nice. I like it a lot, Ann Marie, and thanks for seeing my older poems recently! Login to Reply