Look Around

Saxon Crow

"Tell me. What is the best poem ever?" 
"Look around" I say 
"No, no not what's the best piece of art. 
What is the best poem ever written?" 
"Look around" I repeat again 
"I think you are misunderstanding what i am saying.
I am asking, in your expert opinion, 
What poem that has been written is the best that's ever been?" 
"Look around" ('Ah another muse' . I think) 
"Now look! Are you being deliberately obtuse? 
This is a serious question for me. 
Do you understand what i am asking you?!" 
"Yes. But do you understand my answer? 
Look, around" (this is it) 
"What do you mean?
All I see are trees in a park, people walking by. Nothing special" 
"Look again. (here comes that moment) I see life trying to embrace the wind, 
All the beautiful cosmos in a leaf, 
Myself as a stranger and my heart dancing to a secret beat. 
I see all the wonder that words were created for. 
I see what's now, what is to come and what was once before. 
What is the best poem ever written you ask me?
I can't tell you. 
It hasn't been completed yet.
But what i can say is
We, are all a part of it.
Just...... look around." (Now he gets it) 

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Comments7

  • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

    Great poem 🙂🙂

    • Saxon Crow

      Thanks Yellowrose

    • Goldfinch60

      So very true SC.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      You used more than 30 words in this fine write SC.
      I was expecting a short poem of two words - 'Look Around'! lol.

      • Saxon Crow

        Yes

        • orchidee

          Oohh that's only one word: 'Yes'!

          • 3 more comments

        • dusk arising

          Wonderful piece. Some people just don't see do they.

          Into my favourites.

          • Saxon Crow

            Thanks Dusk. No, some people really don't!

          • Neville


            Took the words write from many a mouth ... so bloomin true it hurts ...

            • Saxon Crow

              Thanks Nev. As ever, muchly appreciated

            • Accidental Poet

              The beauty is all around us, IF one chooses to see it. And I see it here in your words. ; )

              • Saxon Crow

                Thanks AP. New glasses that did it!

              • SureshG

                If only……

                Thanks



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