There is an
eternal winter
that lingers around
my heart.
It beckons with
icy music,
gray clouds, and
marches by Wagner.
Vultures, like ghastly
puppets picking at
my brain.
I drive it away with
sunflowers and walleyes,
fish fries and the gathering
together of friends and saints,
old soldiers that beat the odds,
and the neutered con game.
Leonard Cohen overcame,
and so did I.
Life was playing chess,
While I was playing
checkers.
Well, baby, it's checkmate.
I didn't need lucky bamboo
or a four-leaf clover, I needed to
use the wisdom that God gave me.
I made some changes in my actions.
When I behaved differently, I found
serenity and a Winnie the Pooh and
Piglet sort of happiness.
I was drowning, so I grew gills and
swam away to a river that flowed
through the Million Acre Woods,
and now when I am on land,
I waltz down Love Street.
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Author:
Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (
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Comments14
From the serious to the fantasy from sad to happy nicely done Thomas
tHANKS. mUCH APPRECIATED.
A terrific poem
really captivating too!! 👍
My fav lines,
I was drowning, so I grew gills and
swam away to a river that flowed
through the million acre woods,
Music to the ears! 🎵 🎶 🎶
Thanks for sharing poet!!
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thank you, Thad.
extraordinarily good stuff .. let's call that a wrap ..
Thanks, brother.
Overcoming adversity. You made changes. You did it and what a difference it has made to your life. Much better to be waltzing than drowning. A powerful write Thomas. Happy Friday.
Absolutely. Thank you for the read and comment.
Good write T.
ty
A fantastic poem, brother. Some amazing lines. Love all the different twists and turns, Wagner to Leonard Cohen. And Love Street? Maybe a nod to the Doors song? One of my fave bands. A great write.
Yes, it is. Thanks, Tom. Much appreciated.
A good writing ) I like your poem
Especially like these lines
When I behaved differently, I found
serenity and a Winnie the Pooh and
Piglet sort of happiness.
Like your mention of seasons and flowers in this
An engaging writing
Thank you.
Wow, wonderful piece of writing.
Thanks, John.
I got goosebumps reading this. ❤️
Thank you, sweet Teddy.
Like a step in evolution, look forward to what comes next...
Thank you.
Love street is a wonderful place to walk Thomas.
Andy
Yes it is.
brilliant!
Thank you, my friend.
so glad that wisdom and experience changed the scenario - enjoyed reading this beautiful piece
Thanks
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