passing phases
(faces)
middle-aged
feints of effort
gloss at a safe
distance, eye-glass
views as
voyeur du jour;
progeny hangs
in the balance,
ancestor scars
project adolescent
phases of bad
complexions;
still, we embrace
facets of difference
in age and reflection.
opposites don't
always attract, however,
given the flaws
that distinguish
hot from cold,
darkness from light.
Poem © 2013 Rick Burnett Baker
Photo by Elena Kalis shared by Tess Kincaid.
Wow...I love your take Rick..."ancestor scars" is so powerful...
ReplyDeletebeautiful, and so true of how we view things.
ReplyDeleteso very thoughtful
ReplyDeleteYou manage to uncover an underlying darkness...
ReplyDeleteyes, sometimes those flaws that distinguish are too much to overcome...
ReplyDeleteI like your acceptance...
ReplyDelete'still, we embrace
facets of difference
in age and reflection.'
Like your style, Rick
The wonders of looking back at the things that were...
ReplyDeletenicely done Rick
ReplyDeleteGreat rhythm there..
ReplyDeleteEmbracing facets of difference ... much wisdom in your poem, Rick.
ReplyDeleteDeep and delicious.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
Oh wow beautifully written, deep and filled with wisdom
ReplyDeleteNicely written I liked the conflict of age and reflection yet they embrace.
ReplyDeleteEye-glass views, and still through it all they unite.
ReplyDeleteI rarely agree with Cad (above) because he's my husband - for my sins. But in this case I endorse his view.
ReplyDeleteWritten in an easygoing style. Enjoyable. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOH the phases of life that stand before us....and we all must face.....love what you did with this Rick....wise and captivating as always. :-)
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