crowd
anticipation
is in relief,
having survived
another cycle of
humanity,
standing alone
in a crowd
unaware of
calamity ready
to befall at the
slightest
provocation.
there is wisdom
in habit, a
rendering of
knowledge -
averting eyes
the simplest
abdication of
deed.
Poem © 2013 R. Burnett Baker
Image: Faun, Horse, and Bird, 1936 Pablo Picasso Shared by Tess Kincaid
I like your title...as in three's a crowd...also "there is wisdom in habit"...nice write Rick...
ReplyDeleteHaving survived another cycle of humanity....well said.
ReplyDeletebrilliant capture of humanity
ReplyDeleteAverting the eyes - I missed that.
ReplyDeleteNice write, thank you.
Yes, there are times when one averts one's eyes...
ReplyDeletenicely done RB....thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAverting eyes? Nice touch!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely...there is wisdom in habit..some day we'll learn!
ReplyDelete.. there is wisdom in habit .. this line stood out for me!!
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