Tight Rope Walker

On the market square
A new busker was in town
We all stood and looked

Reaching for our coins
We tossed them into his bag
We kept looking back

Such careful balance
While he played the violin
Dressed for a circus

Calm and collected
He moved with out any fear
Never looking up 

The sweet notes rang out
Classical talent for sure
Right there in the street

The image remains
I can see him in my sleep
Processing my dreams

How like life, I think
We all walk on fragile space
Balancing our fears

At those same moments
The sun is out and we breathe
Playing the tunes we know

I'm glad I saw him
Inspiring me to rethink
My desperations
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 10:08 AM
So enjoyed reading your creative write today Karen.. nice poetry for a Saturday..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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March 27, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Sometimes it's hard to maintain that balancing act, Karen. Seeing this musician gave you both inspiration and insight. We all seem to play "the tunes we know" while there are many great melodies yet to be heard. Awesome poem! Love, Carolyn
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