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The Gray of Today

Fear is fleeting But in spurts, in different circumstance— it ever remains Hearts stop, hearts skip And returning, adapting The mind does wait in anxious knowing That the fear may at anytime return As the hair quickly burns And is soon nothing A breath finds its way back into our lungs Remembering the despair is the true fear Forgetting the smiles of yesterday To take on the gray of today

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Wayland Bunch

Date: 12/12/2013 4:29:00 PM

I'm too often in the gray area so had to read this one, the gray of the last line is almost black, but I guess that's why they say shades of gray. Keeps people like me away from absolutes lol.. Great work Laura.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 11/11/2013 4:26:00 PM

Laura, you express yourself with clarity and precision, using powerful phrases and vibrant imagery. Well done my dear!! Best wishes, Keith

Denise Retro

Date: 11/11/2013 9:11:00 AM

WOW YOU HAVE LOVELY POEMS THANK YOU DENISE

Linda Jackson

Date: 10/17/2013 7:44:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your poem. It was perfect. I liked "A breath finds its way ...." Thank you for reading my poems. Very best wishes, Linda x

David Williams

Date: 10/12/2013 8:43:00 AM

Laura sometimes the mind plays tricks on the mind and we create our own fear, this is a good write and holds the reader all the way through, well done...David

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/12/2013 4:59:00 AM

There probably is a lot to be fearful of if one is a realist. I try not to think about it, but as you say, it always comes back in some manner. There is a lot of PTSD in this crazy world of ours. It is no wonder with all the strange happenings.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/2/2013 12:56:00 PM

stopping by to see if you had a new one...xox~ LINDA

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/25/2013 5:10:00 PM

i pass you a smile penned beautiful

Ken Carroll

Date: 9/25/2013 4:25:00 PM

Hi Laura, A moving write from the soul.. Ken

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/25/2013 4:14:00 PM

- A powerful poem Laura .... do not forget the smile from good moments or when the sun comes after the rain. - All the best to you! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 9/25/2013 3:59:00 PM

Nothing so fearful as fear itself!

Justin Bordner

Date: 9/24/2013 2:11:00 PM

Let us love life today, and not wait for tomorrow Laura - Divine maturity in this write - J.A.B. %

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/23/2013 10:18:00 AM

riveting write, cheri...your imagery is truly vivid!..:) huggs and ink on!

Cherl Dunn

Date: 9/22/2013 8:26:00 PM

Thank you for your comments on my writes for holloween it's one of my favorite times of year.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 9/22/2013 8:20:00 PM

Thank you for your comment I value your thoughts on my work and I will read your next write and look forward to it.

Stephen Kilmer

Date: 9/20/2013 1:40:00 PM

Old brother/sister anxiety. How I know it well. It sneaks up like an ankle bitter and take a little nip at your confidence. Well written and to the point. Your talent really shines on this one. ~Kilmer

Dan Kearley

Date: 9/20/2013 10:58:00 AM

I really like the complexity of this one. :o)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/19/2013 1:03:00 PM

I can read this on several levels. What I find most intriguing is that the pace of time speeds and slows to a momentary stop. Fear is difficult to live with. Have it myself at times. Anyway, you are a master of thought and emotion. It becomes worse after we have children. SInce we also fear for them. Life has many burdens, but many rewards as well. It's great to feel all of this. It makes me wise (or a wise-guy). You have a handle on life my friend.

David Scott

Date: 9/19/2013 12:15:00 PM

I think the mind a complex thing know where you are coming from here my friend sometimes though thinking of good times from yesturday can brighten up today love your write always davidscottxx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/18/2013 8:58:00 PM

Hi Laura, I can't say I don't know fear... I thin I know her very much... :-)... But, I can't allow it to take over and turn my world gray... however this is a kick a$$ write,, when reality forgets about yesterdays smiles... thanks for sharing always looking forward in reading your new work.. see you tomorrow... always.Linda

Cherl Dunn

Date: 9/18/2013 8:56:00 PM

Thank you for sharing this write I enjoyed it very much. and thank you for your comments on cat people. also I just put on a new write and would appricte a comment from you on it thank you. cheri

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/18/2013 1:43:00 PM

Poetry can help one with "the gray of today". Interesting work here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Poet Tacito

Date: 9/18/2013 8:48:00 AM

A beautiful conundrum in your lilnes. If the fear can be reversed: Forgetting the despair, remembering the smiles...I believe today can become a seed for tomorrow. Fear, like anger, is just inspiration in hiding. Find it.

Jack Ellison

Date: 9/18/2013 6:02:00 AM

Never ever forget the smiles of yesterday... they are what keeps us on track to create new smiles for tomorrow! Big hugs, Jack xoxox!

Terry O'Leary

Date: 9/18/2013 4:56:00 AM

Very nice... Terry