ever onward

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
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Each tick of the clock
propels me forward


Memories play catch
dappling light from shadows
calling me away again


with every breath, I grasp


gasping at brilliant flashes
The years may be slipping
but I've forged past


that icy stream, its ripples
drive me onward still

 

 

 

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  • Goldfinch60

    Each moment we move forward brings us joy arqios.

    Andy

    • arqios

      Thanks Andy🙏🏻🕊️

    • orchidee

      Good write A. I wondered why I wasn't moving forwards - cos I was walking backwards! heehee.

      • arqios

        That does go onwards in the opposite direction, as they say in the train- “🚂 in the direction of travel” 🙏🏻🕊️🤣

        • orchidee

          LOL.

        • orchidee

        • Mutley Ravishes

          The road goes ever on……

          • arqios

            Some may be bricked in yellow🙏🏻🕊

          • sorenbarrett

            The journey of life and existence. I particularly love the second stanza. The first line being quite creative. Nicely done Cryptic

            • arqios

              It could be the dappled call away, I feel that has quite an effect on dreamers and literati 🙏🏻🕊

              • sorenbarrett

                It is in (memories playing catch that my mind wanders. So many possibilities here.

                • arqios

                  Oh nice, thanks for that; it helps to know what has clicked with readers in the reading. 🙏🏻🕊

                • Poetic Licence

                  The roads we travel, deep breath and pushing on, nicely written

                  • arqios

                    Thanks kindly🙏🏻🕊

                    • Poetic Licence

                      You are welcome

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Icy streams indeed, so icy one might remain frozen in place should they not forge ahead. Imagery superb and the poem stunnging. Well done, my friend! A fave for sure! 🌹👏🕯️

                      • arqios

                        I am wondering if the image was sort of a visual aid or a distraction. For some poems it works wonders but sometimes not, for the rest. 🙏🏻🕊️

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          I hear you there. As for the imagery, I was referring to the imagery in your poem; however, I did not find the picture to be a distraction. When one first comes into it, it could seem like it might be about a hiking trek; however, a close read will lead one to realize the picture is not meant to be taken literally. So, in short, I did not find it distracting at all, it more unfolded as an aid with the poem.

                          • arqios

                            Ah, that is really good to know; and discerning the separation of the image’s intent from that of the poem is quite admirable. Unfolding can be such a wonderful word! Thanks again for the engagement of your friendship 🕊🙏🏻

                            • Tristan Robert Lange

                              You are most welcome, and right back atcha! Glad for our poetically engaging friendship as well. 🖤🕯️

                            • Friendship

                              Well written ,Your poem seem to express the complexities of moving forward in life while being influenced by past experiences, ultimately conveying a message of resilience and hope amidst the challenges of time.

                              • arqios

                                Thanks Friendship🙏🏻🕊️some are into labels and categories and that’s fine; helps organise and make sense of it all! That’s quite the way to put it; most appreciated 🙏🏻🕊️



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