Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Verse

Wanderlust

The ties of time and tide bestride 
the man who is confined 
by clock and compass.
He who treasures earthly pleasures
worldly-wide has a better measure of his soul 
than time or tide could e'er provide.

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Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2013 at 5:11 PM a very wise message it has!

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2013 at 5:11 PM hey, Kieth, Delicacy is a poem of yours I faved in case you were wondering what you could enter in to my contest. Let me read this one of yours now.

Carolyn Devonshire March 20, 2009 at 8:43 AM Very poignant! You cleverly convey the true "treasures" we can find in life if we are lucky. Well done, Keith! Love, Carolyn

L'Nass Shango March 20, 2009 at 6:08 AM Keith, definitely sage. Words immortal that will echo when we are no more. Thanks for your constant guiding light. Love and peace, friend.

Michelle Mac Donald March 18, 2009 at 6:35 AM Oh la....surely a classic, Keith! Love the flow and feel of this piece. the hands of "clock and compass" have certainly pulled you into creating this magnificient piece! Blessings and best to you Keith! Love, Mikki

Kristin Reynolds March 18, 2009 at 2:19 AM Amen to that, Keith, tick tock will only get you a life lost. beautiful and inspirational, love, Kristin

Lena Townsend March 17, 2009 at 10:02 PM So much truth in this write. Wonderful verse, very well written, and I love the title. Smiles from Lolita