Steps

sorenbarrett

All the years you looked down the road and watched the steps that I strode
You could see much farther than me upcoming joys and tragedy
on your back a heavy sack of the provisions that would bring us back
but to carry me, you dropped the bag with the key

Now with a stranger I walk and occasionally talk
 the leaves are brown and the sun is going down
wandering in dim starlight I have no sight
so sore and stiff in the dark I see no cliff

If I should stumble and fall I will recall
how you lifted a spirit of lead, brushed off thunder of things said
blew away clouds of a rainy day handed me a pleasure bouquet
lifting the corners of my mouth from north to the south

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  • Teddy.15

    Soulmate vibes my dear sorrenbarret soulmate vibes 💙

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Teddy for understanding and reading with a poet's eyes.

    • Saleh Ben Saleh

      Life has its ups and downs, but one must always remain optimistic, until the day that brings delight.
      Well expressed feelings even though I feel depression.
      Thank you for sharing.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much for the read and kind understanding words. They are most appreciated.

      • Alan R

        Gorgeous!

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much for the read and most kind word it is most appreciated

        • Bella Shepard

          There is an elegance in the rhyming pattern of this poem that enhances every line. Here memory and regret are so beautifully expressed. Loved it!

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much Bella your words mean a lot and are cherished. I am waiting for your next work of art..

          • Cheeky Missy

            Fascinating and thought-provoking, leaving me pondering the implications, uncertain, left in the last light of gloaming with the taste upon my tongue I can't define except it's bittersweet, like the best dark chocolate. Lovely.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you so much for your review and most kind words. They are deeply appreciated.

            • Neville



              such smiles clearly stem from the heart ..

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks Neville yes they do. Thank you so much for the read and comment.

              • Thad Wilk

                Brilliantly scripted,
                strong feelings and
                thoughts penned!! 👍
                A pleasure to recite,
                much enjoyed my friend! 😄
                Best regards ✌️ Thad

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you so much Thad for the most generous review and kind words always appreciated.

                • Dan Williams

                  I hope this reflects an actual memory for you. Your economy of words again impresses me.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Indeed my friend it does and I appreciate the read and review with such kind wishes.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Those people come into our loves soren and lift us up to new joys.

                    Andy

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Yes they do Gold appreciate the read and comment my friend

                    • AuburnScribbler

                      A brilliantly written defiant piece on the power of resilience and of gratitude here sorenbarrett.

                      To thank both yourself and the others who have aided you, and perhaps you them, that have given such mutual strength to live, is a beautiful thing indeed.

                      Bravo and I hope that all is well.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you so much for your read and most kind words and wishes. They are most appreciated.

                        • AuburnScribbler

                          You are most welcome.

                        • Dan Williams

                          Resonates strongly with me. My heavy sack of provisions also got left behind. Do I need to say "nice work"?

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks Dan Your visit is always highly anticipated and valued are your words.



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