Storm blown ripples
line my weathered brow,
face a map of life’s journey,
of striving, disappointments
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Pregnant with profoundity from the sperm of simplicty.
There is some metaphoric complexity, here, there are no tears for past events to fill up dry lakes of discontent, and my now happy smile, helps smooth the waters of my still much wrinkled face. And some enchanting conclusion; Flowers of hope have opened, blossoms of bliss bloomed, and seas of tranquillity and peace now fill my soul and my heart is filled with love. All thoughts of past and future visit me again as I read this beautiful poem'
bring a realisation that to be happy I must only live now, in present moment, Rachel Ann Butler
Happiness is claimed, as it arrives in its fullest. Beautiful with a warm touch.
this piece is beautiful..nicelywritten..a happy person has a good heart..
I find it more challenging to live WITH happiness....once you find it ofcourse...But who's going to give it to you? Its about something we play hide and seek with.... Oh, we do love games.....! ! Cheers. Subroto
Fine elegant poetry you have got over there but sometimes I think each moment fading away let it be joy or woe but woe remains the most profound one in our memory do you agree?
A really beautiful poem Bob, outstanding use of metaphor, just brilliant. Best wishes, Andrew
lovely bob...tells a lot could read betweem words...a wonderful poem...i take it into my favs
Bob, I hope those blossoms of bliss keep blooming for a long time come my friend. An awesome poem. Top marks and thank for sharing it dear friend. David
Your poems are always a blast to read! This one is beating with life and swirling with experiences, yes, there are many lessons that can be learned from this poem. Love it! 10+++++
Congratulations to a very happy person, and making others happy to. Beautiful at any age: live now, in present moment, for as each moment dies, for me, a new one is born.
You have reached the other shore, swimming across the troubled water of pain and joy.........you have reached the shore of peace............a good write.......
very inspiring poem Bob sir......lessons must be learned from this poem...I loved it....10
true, life is in this moment. life is in positivity, creativity, , accepting oneself as one is, learning from life...you ve summed it up so beautifully...10+,
in present moment, for as each moment dies, for me, a new one is born....i love these lines...kind of echoes in my poems too...i do hope they still do when my brows are as furrowed as yours.