Vexation In the Garden

where shall I run
if the dormant grass remains
to prick my bare soles
as I scurry to the other side
in pursuit of this child
whom I would give my very life
though her life may not mirror my own

the string in her hand
that balloon in the sky
seem so simple at sunset
the clouds they agree 
not to deter this memory
with rain and fulmination

sunrays gleam and glow even more
the effect weighs heavily upon the skin
no need to compare the present with past
she trust her mother, her father, and the heavens

the twilight would never lie
but right and wrong can touch tomorrow
and when tomorrow touches her, I pray
it is with hands as gentle as mine

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 12/16/2017 9:24:00 PM
What a beautiful reflection of love for a child, daughter, and life. I absolutely love your imagery.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 12/17/2017 6:45:00 PM
Thanks lady. This poem was written with the heart. Thanks again..............peace!
Date: 12/2/2017 7:22:00 PM
This is so beautiful Richard so well penned One can't help but have a tear in their eye after reading this.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 12/3/2017 7:44:00 AM
Ed that darn grandchild inspires me to no end. All the best..............peace!
Date: 12/2/2017 7:12:00 PM
A vision of a child in the sun holding a balloon comes to mind. An excellent poem that has great lines which casts a scene. Great poem!
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Ricky Muse
Date: 12/3/2017 7:43:00 AM
A friend said I should write more topical poems dealing with current events but my family is my main muse. I'm at an artistic crossroad and I love it.
Date: 12/2/2017 3:15:00 PM
This is wonderful...
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Ricky Muse
Date: 12/3/2017 7:41:00 AM
Thank you S.O. All the best.
Date: 11/29/2017 5:51:00 PM
Just lovely Richard... hugs and smiles :)
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Ricky Muse
Date: 12/3/2017 7:40:00 AM
Thanks lady. This poem literally fell out the sky. Thanks again.
Date: 11/25/2017 1:07:00 PM
A great write a father to his child. tomorrow may bring its worst but your love will always intercede.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 11/26/2017 1:36:00 PM
Nothing inspires me more than family. Thanks for stopping by.................peace!
Date: 11/23/2017 4:12:00 AM
a poem full of love and care and tender....best wishes.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 11/26/2017 1:41:00 PM
I was thinking about global warming as well as family when I wrote this poem. Thanks Stina.
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