Wayward

Now she's here 
and now she's there, 
flittering and flying 
through the hours in a day, 
laughing now, then crying. 
   
Her moods are fleeting,
they grasp her in a flash  
then just as fast they fizzle
like a firework in the rain.
   
Would that she were constant 
     like the moon! 
self-directed, self-assured, 
     without a care,
but she is wayward,
ever flickering, 
             fluttering, 
                  floundering,
      more there than anywhere.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 19, 2015 at 11:39 PM
Keith, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. I'm also sending an early Christmas Message with Hugs. May you have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Good luck in all you do. ~SKAT LOVE~"
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December 19, 2015 at 11:42 PM
I didn't realize I was on the Home Page! Woohooooo!!! Thanks SKAT, and a very merry Christmas to you too! Love, Keith xo
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December 12, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Dear Keith Lol this is the female condition of our side of the species called humanity, my friend, we women are born to flicker and flutter at our own whim loved it because it's an honest write of our kind, we the inspirational butterflies whom are always changing our minds, and never settle on which direction to fly, cheri
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December 13, 2015 at 5:02 PM
Thanks for your insightful review... good info! Best wishes, Keith
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December 6, 2015 at 8:23 PM
Beautiful! Enjoyed this very much, a 7! Best regards, RP.
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December 6, 2015 at 8:52 PM
Thanks RP! Your kind remarks are much appreciated... Best wishes, Keith
Guzzi Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 7:30 PM
I enjoyed this! It sounds like a fine little girl! I can picture it as a picture book. Light & Love
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December 6, 2015 at 8:18 PM
Thanks Debbie! Your delightful review is much appreciated. Best wishes, Keith
A  Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Sounds like a flight of mood swings. A wonderful and amazing poem, Keith. WOW.. SKAT
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December 6, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Thanks so much! Your continuing support and encouragement are greatly appreciated!!! Best wishes, Keith
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December 6, 2015 at 11:24 AM
sometimes, being flighty or capricious can be mysteriously astonishing... ohh woman; wonderfully expressed, keith.. huggs
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December 6, 2015 at 12:02 PM
Thanks so much nette! It sure is nice to be back together with you again! Best wishes, Keith
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