"Inroad Spring"
the track runs through low scrub,
a thin line worn by weather
and countless soles before.
springs self reveal in small ways—
a warmer breath of wind,
a looseness in the soil.
I keep on without rush.
those who steadied me
walk with a quiet weight,
not pushing, not pulling,
just keeping their pace
as the ground shifts under us.
behind me, the old house sits
with its doors half‑closed.
old worry turned sharp,
loose talk grown tight.
I leave it as it stands,
rooted in its own season.
out here, the brush moves easy.
a few birds lift and settle,
unbothered by my passing.
the road gives only what it can—
dust, a bit of warmth, spring
bubbling from dirt and stone.
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Author:
crypticbard (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: April 6th, 2026 05:01
- Comment from author about the poem: A response to "The Prophets Within" which is Tittu's second poem on "The Suffering Servant" a meditation cycle with piano trio, 2026.
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- Users favorite of this poem: sorenbarrett, Tristan Robert Lange
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Comments9
Quality... well done!
Thank you with much gratitude, ACF🙏🕊️🌷
Very sensually appealing. well written
Thanks, Abdullah. Means a lot that you let me know. You are most appreciated 🙏🏻🕊️
Obviously a dialogue between you and Tristan then. An enjoyable stroll though, none the less...
A sparking off of ideas more than a pure conversation, so truly glad it isn’t a closed loop. Gladder still that it isn’t exclusive 🙏🏻🕊️
Beautiful imagery disguise the metaphor. Home left behind and the world with all its perils and difficulties ahead. Nicely composed it is a fave
Thanks , Soren; that is in fact the heart of the inspiration. And great to know that it came across🙏🏻🕊️
Most welcome my dear friend
Good write A.
Thanks O🙏🏻🕊️
Arqios, this feels like those moments of moving on without needing closure…just letting what was remain where it is and continuing forward. I know that kind of step. Strong piece, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Spot on, Tittu; a compelling force it is🙏🏻🕊️
This has a wonderful poetic feel about it,So enjoyable to read. Especially a second reading is important. I Always feel good after reading your work compadre. A beautiful place to explore the inroad spring is beckoning
That’s the kind of second reading that assures and deepens. If it makes the reader scratch their head and give up, then that would be a definite downer. Great to hear that mate🙏🏻🕊️
I always get an Image of the Australian Outback in these Poems .
Nice one.
Nice. There hadn’t been any serious attempts to get away from that, yet! But soon… thanks for your most appreciated feedback 🙏🏻🕊️
That walk along the path will bring new life to you Rik.
Andy
Wilderness walking does have its vivifying work, thanks Andy 🙏🕊️🌷
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