A Closed Mind

in poetry •  7 years ago  (edited)

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A CLOSED MIND

Mechanically futile are efforts to rid the mind of clutter
We have done too much to be forgotten
Like leaves when they lose their blood
We are shells without thought.

We are an open field
Each blade of grass a memory
Each rock a signpost
In our lives…

That rise and fall
As Spring turns to Summer
As Fall turns to Winter
As night turns to day

Without the aid of a
map and compass
to point us in the direction
they believe we should go.

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20 November 2017

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I enjoyed this piece though I seem to take a different meaning from it with each read. I think that's a good thing.

Thanks @moeknows isn't that the way...life changes and we change and sometimes we sync.

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I love this. Love the imagery. Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you for your kind words @jinger

This is really beautiful, and arresting in its use of language. Your very first lines made me stop and take notice. You are touching on some deep truths here and doing so in a very musical and effortless fashion. Very happy to have found you - following and looking forward to more awesome posts! Cheers - Carl

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

I appreciate your words @carlgnash. It seems no matter how much we believe - there are others who want the steering wheel!