The Dreaming Spires

...inspired by 'The Average' by W.H. Auden


From scant beginnings, and of lowly birth,
bound to tractor pull and harvester,
squinting in the sun and pouring rain,
imagination dead, his soul would fester.

Smothered by his parents' love, he saw
no future plan, his for the taking,
how could he repay their strong affection,
find his own true path? his heart was breaking.

With no compass or connections off he went,
his wit untested for the trials ahead,
apprehensive as to how his time be spent.

Surrounded by a higher breed he felt displaced.
too much for this young country lad to bear,
anywhere but there, he didn't care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 5:16 PM
Thanks James... much appreciated. Keith
Inman Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 7:40 AM
An emotional outcast, unable to fit in, unable to fulfill his need to make his parents proud, sounds like the recipe for alcoholism and drug abuse. A deep write.
Fleming Avatar
August 22, 2016 at 8:01 AM
Excellent as always, Keith. And thanks for the prompt regarding Audens poem...I will seek it out afterwards. My very best regards, Keith. :) john P.s A much deserved seven!
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