The Wounded Year

When all the marbles leave the bag
Fret not, weekend wrangler,
For the beat of your heart 
Wobbles the very Earth

This your wounded year
With waves calling from pier to pier
Rise, rise your gutless cheer!

Fear not the flashing spheres
Running over shadow-patched cracks
Gleaming with the glory of unkept dreams
Sending shockwaves through Heartlands.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Devonshire Avatar
September 3, 2009 at 6:56 PM
I feel a great sense of encouragement and empowerment in this write, Matt. "For the beat of your heart wobbles the very Earth" is very true and a very astute observation. Like the upbeat ending. Great read! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Interesting thoughts put to pen. Sara
Goff Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 1:59 PM
a beautiful tome of perseverance! Matt! ...jim
Adeite Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 1:27 PM
interesting piece. you are great!
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