legions
hadn't anticipated this
outcome, rolling stones
notwithstanding, but
there are reflective
moments, realizations
of myriad paths.
forward, backward -
hedgehogs and shrews
know their place in the
order of universes:
"let them be," you caution,
"let them have their path,
eyes drawn of fire,
legs in goose-step purpose."
"cower beside the passive
moss-skin of naked trees,"
you tease, "winter will
hide you surely as ice melts
below the horizon."
Poem ©2012 R. Burnett Baker
Photo by Andy Magee shared by Tess Kincaid.
Love that last stanza especially.
ReplyDelete"winter will hide you..." gave me chills for some reason.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
...rolling stones notwithstanding....great lines ...you took me on a journey.
ReplyDeleteNicely written and quite thought-provoking...
ReplyDeletewhoa- very intriguing
ReplyDelete..a fine offering Rick... 'legs in goose-step purpose' - i liked it... smiles...
ReplyDelete..a fine offering Rick... 'legs in goose-step purpose' - i liked it... smiles...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful write - made me sigh with pleasure.
ReplyDeleteEspecially like the last stanza too.
Anna :o]
Many amazing lines in this Rick.....beautiful writing as always! :-)
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