The Same

Same bench seat,
same view overlooking
the shoreline, same thoughts
stretching out into the distances
searching for answers,
the same sea coming back
to whisper the same reply
that it will have the answers
for me if I come back 
at the same time tomorrow - 
the same cosmic comedian 
playing the same game
over and over again.

Still, it's better here
where everything stays the same
week after week,
rather than being somewhere else 
perhaps stuck on a spectral train,
out of the game
and with no say 
in the company I keep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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May 27, 2023 at 12:26 AM
Hey Paul….sometimes the same can become monotonous and mundane…..until we are away from it or no longer have it ….thats when we truly appreciate! I love how you write about the sea! Wonderful poem Paul….Debx
Willason Avatar
May 28, 2023 at 5:41 AM
Thanks Deb...I'm afraid my imagination is somewgat saturated by seawater at times. Many thanks for reading and commenting. Take care...
Turner Avatar
May 19, 2023 at 7:56 AM
I agree, Paul. Familiar is more comfortable. However I am sure the sea knows more than it's telling. reckon any pirate ships stopped off in NZ. Anytime I get close to the sea my imagination goes crazy:) LOL Have a great weekend my friend.
Willason Avatar
May 20, 2023 at 1:17 AM
Thanks Daniel, indeed the sea often shares a few words,. Lucky it is just a short walk from home..thanks mate....take care.
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