Words Are Sometimes Cumbersome

Let us make promises to one another,
with waiting touch to be made. A man

can never be certain of the silence if the
silence is impossible to touch. Floods may

come and floods may go; either way the
trees will grow much as always. Eyes may

travel from left to right but nothing firm
can be determined until a vision waiting

begins to turn into reality arrived. Nowhere
will you find the minutes of life replayed.

Once it is gone, it is gone and to realize
this is the beginning of wisdom. In the air

stands music, playing some sort of odd
bit of song. A man must sometimes stop

and listen to the melody of his mind. Words
are sometimes cumbersome; and passion

is often something defined but not felt.
All in all, what is to happen will do so

regardless of what you may want.
Stand at attention, the flag is raised.

And in agreement we find ourselves
drinking bottles of sherry in the dark.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Maverick Avatar
September 20, 2015 at 3:24 PM
A lot of emotion and desire to do well are apparent to me in your piece here Chris, & enjoyed reading, I hope you continue to explore the possibility's that no doubt exist out there for you, all the best..'
Marszalowicz Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 5:41 AM
I will have to think about this one, are words cumbersome because you are tipsy? is this a state of confusion poem?
A   Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM
a beautiful and passionate write... Chris, much enjoyed... Linda
Davis Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 9:18 PM
Chris What a very thought provoking and interesting write. Full of emotion and feeling that allows the reader into your soul. Nicely done. Thanks for the nice comment on my Calm Down poem.
A  Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 10:37 AM
I'm confused and amazed at the same time. I've noticed that you have a great style when it comes to expressing your mind. very unique. nice tasting end. Skat
Gorelick Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 8:39 AM
I've read this many times..so much wisdom here. I also find the format interesting..never seen anything quite like it before. Like reading your work. BG
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