I didn’t find a lot of time to write while on my Journey, but those times I did, and the mood was “right”, I tried to take advantage. There won’t be many Poems that are “consecutive” by date, but this next one was during one of those times, as was the Poem I wrote the next day… again, I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Don’t Look Back
The scene is wilting
the fabric tattered
such beauty once found
it seems it didn’t matter.
The colors of Life
shown brightly through
absent now the T.L.C.
nothing left looks new.
Easy to ignore
easier still to forget
what once was & could be
buried deep in the closet!
Tomorrow comes quick
forgotten yesterdays Glory
none left listening, or telling
the wise person’s story.
Capitalism takes reign
landscapes, shelters, poor,
elderly, needy, & children all abandoned
“No worries… who’s keeping score?”
© 12 AUG2010 James Elron Mings
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The last part reminded me of Walt Whitmans poetry.
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I’m not sure which part you speaking of (though I think I have an idea…), but I most definitely appreciate the compliment, being referred to one who is so well received as a Poet already! 🙂 Thank you for the comment, feel free to “Like” or Subscribe, and pass the word! LOL We Poets need all the “recognition” we can get should it be that we seek Publication, and such things, our “target market” I fear is diminishing. As we become so ensconced in technology, and the general “disconnect” from not only our emotions, but each other, hiding behind this great “medium” of communication, replacing the genuine connection(s) made in “real Life”. Again, thank you, and Blessed be Elizabeth! 🙂
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Ah, Elron: I can’t even begin to tell you on a public forum what I think of this poem. Please: check out the poetry of Wallace Stevens.
Love you,
Susan
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I still don’t get the reference to Steven Wallace, but after speaking to you on the phone, I may not totally agree, but neither do I disagree totally. I appreciate your honesty and your discretion! And you know I Love you, and enjoy your feedback!
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