an absence of Presence conjures Absence…
In the scatter of fleeting moments,
where thoughts lean like sunflowers,
they drift their scent in the breeze
carrying with them slivered visions.
Adjusting to the light,
bending toward clarity—
steel-hooded dreams,
forged in the fires of youth.
The after-sweat of existence lingers,
glistening on the surface of reality.
Questions pool like dew on metal,
each droplet a possibility, a pondered future.
In the quiet woods of introspection,
we find the echoes of what could have been.
A legacy in each soliloquy,
of the journeys taken, the paths crossed.
Not meant for casual talks in cafes,
nor the noise of polarized voices.
But for the raw, unfiltered footage of life,
and pictures that capture a trajectory, a purpose.
What becomes of these moments,
when morning’s light brings new revelations,
and yesterday’s plans dissolve like sugar in coffee?
The anticipation of rum-soaked evenings, lost to the sands of time.
In the suburbs, news heralds the day,
a backdrop for our rehearsed consciousness.
Where memories of childhood years,
landscape the stories we carry within.
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Good write A. Erm, I don't know where Legacy Way is. Which town is it in?! lol. Do shut up Orchi, says Fido. He keeps shutting me up.
Haha, it’s actually a tunnel that bypasses the (Brisbane) city or parts of it… so we could get around quicker… 🚘🕊
Many reflections here cast in splendid images and great metaphor. Very nice my friend
Thanks Soren, glad they came together in unity 🙏🏻🕊
Nice One arqios
Reflective And Trsnscendent
Cheers RC👍🏻🙏🏻🕊️
A lovely journey reflecting back on our younger days, that in some ways mange our tomorrows, nice write
Yes, the source of our todays and the seed of our tomorrows👍🏻thank you kindly🙏🏻🕊️
You are very welcome
I think memories are passed on in stories. This is very well constructed with incredible imagery.Enjoyed every word
Thanks DWa! That is quite a juicy thought about memory and stories 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊️
Of journeys taken and paths crossed. A poem of reflection, looking back to where we started to where we are now. Lots of memories. Some very fine description here. The imagery in your first stanza particularly lovely arqios. Well done.
Brilliant.
Thanks TWC 🙏🏻🕊
Wow. Leave me scraping my jaw offen the ground, will you? Oh but this pretty number is too sweetly eloquent, laden with excellent imagery and an irresistibly haunting poignancy, I love it. Thank you for sharing.
Along legacy way---- a great poem with splendid reflections! I enjoyed it reading thoroughly.
What a twist of metaphors with capturing moments! ( Just like capturing pictures for our conscience. )
Enjoyed it arqios.
Many thanks for sharing this poem with us.🌹🌹
Hopefully not just touristic snapshots but with more depth and value. Thanks kindly 🙏🏻🕊
Indeed this pictures are the memories getting painted on the walls of our minds ! 💐🥀
You are most welcome 😊🙏
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