Standing
Watching
Waiting
Observing
The world rushing by
Faster than it needs
Wondering
Puzzling
Thinking
Rationalizing
Why it's all needed
Where it all leads
Remembering
Musing
Recollecting
Wishing
That everything could return
To the way it once was
Deciding
Forgetting
Planning
Hoping
For a future of moments
Valued, just because
Xxxxxx
The photo provided at sepia Saturday was the inspiration for this poem. I had a strong sense that this man was standing at the intersection of the quieter past and the noisier future.
What a lovely thought about the man standing at an intersection in time. The poem is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHello Emma, what a lovely poem and yes I can feel the emotion in your words. This is a place where we all will find ourselves eventually. Blessings
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Most lovely words straight from the heart Emma!
ReplyDeleteFine poem, Emma just right for the theme.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteEmma, you said "Come on, leave me your comments". So I will, but believe me, competing with your poetic capabilities... I wouldn't even think of it!
ReplyDeleteHe looks somewhat lost
But having appeared in this post
I am glad I now know him
And he deserves your poem.
Interesting concept don't we all live at the intersection of time? In our own small way we are each the conduit whereby the future flows into the past.
ReplyDeleteThis old fellow appears to me to be on the brink - the brink of what, does he know?