Stems of Life

This stuff sorta pours out of me every now and again.

I'm hoping that will happen when I get my ass in gear to write a novel.

So here it is. Written in another time, another place. Poetry in blog-motion.

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stems of life

an introduction – polite exchange,
handshakes along shiny hellos.
it seemed so familiar, somewhat selfsame;
soon it’s poetry blossoming from prose.

dip the toe, oh shaky foot,
what is real against vivid dreams?
take the heart and gently put
somewhere hidden tho’ you’ll still see

blooms so full – delicate yet;
opening up begs risk and return.
stems of life, keep them wet;
growth continues while seasons burn.

frames of life, old and new -
which portrait illuminates so?
the dance commences for select few,
these rhythmic moves on lines we tow.

paths will turn – limits impose,
such radiant light shines up ahead.
listen heart, hear the soul,
Love unequivocally found you instead.