Truncated Plans

I was all stoked
ready to roll
when suddenly
someone else
announced
she is in charge.

Shift gears!
Put it in second.

We're going
down hill
to sea level,
where energy
glides upon
calm waters,
no waves.

Will she
take the helm
or let us drift
aimlessly
as it has been
awhile now.

SKB
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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August 6, 2009 at 9:10 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today and will be back to read more of it soon Sheila. Love, Carol
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