this old upturned boat

dusk arising


Come, lean against my old boards,
                        rest a while.
Tell me, if you will, a story or two 
                        from your life's reward.
Ease that lightness of wisdom
                        upon your shoulders
and wryly smile with me 
                        at life's adventure so far.

 


no need to recall the harshness
                        which makes the cushion all the softer
the softness says it all
                        what need to show off scars
love speaks of scars learning
                        to the 'lived in' ear.
Come, lean against my old boards,
                        rest a while.

  • Author: dusk arising (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 7th, 2022 03:39
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  • Fay Slimm.

    I am so inspired by your use of personification and the invitation seems like an old romance of days gone by but being lived again. A favourite for me and which brought tears to my eyes Dusk.

    • dusk arising

      Ah yes i see what you mean, but is harmlessly meant as an invite to anyone who has travelled lifes path and could use a space and some peace of mind.

    • Bella Shepard

      As I read this poem aloud it evoked such a feeling of peace and comfort. Lay down your load, linger awhile, remember and smile. Beautiful!

      • dusk arising

        Thats pretty well it, just an invitation to relax during lifes journey.

      • Goldfinch60

        May that softness in life be always with us d a.

        Andy

        • dusk arising

          A great thought. Thank you.

        • sorenbarrett

          The image is so perfect, that of old boards. The metaphor of a boat turned over and rest is magnificent. The very timing is evocative of peace. The weathered board tell of so much experience. This is a wonderful piece.

        • dusk arising

          Thank you sorenbarrett



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