Smoke signals

sorenbarrett

Raising dust smoke we are

spreading our ashes near and far

swirling carbon in still air

caught by a breeze taken to a place more fair

 

We're nothing more than burning coals

our essence heavenward rolls

far from the fire that burns

released liberty gravity spurns

 

Covering both face and hands

black messages in dark bands and sooty strands

charcoal word clouds carried to other lands

smoke poems no one understands

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 30th, 2024 07:34
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Teddy.15

    Ah, your last lines made me chuckle 🤭 wonderful imagery, a poem can be interpreted in which ever way the reader may see it. That's why I simply love poetry. 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Teddy yes I am constantly amazed at how many different interpretations I get on various poems. I appreciate your read and comments friend

    • orchidee

      Good write SB.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much Orchi I appreciate the read

      • Thomas W Case

        Tremendous metaphor. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks so much Thomas I appreciate the review and comment



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