he stood at the end
of the concrete path
just below
the washing line
raised his head
and shouted out
into the blue
his name
I am …
I am …
he yelled it at the sky
shouted through
the clouds
into beyond
and then a little bit further
a little bit more
his name came back
reflected in the sunlight
diffused among the new green
leaves of the trees
his name came back
magnified
by the action of light
diffuse daylight
who
do you think you are
profound
deep question
who do you think
you are
he fell
knees to the ground
I don’t know
I don’t know I don’t know
I am just a question
I’ve asked answer of the breeze
do you know
do you know
but the breeze
has gone
and the day is done
and the light fades dark
and the sun bids goodbye
and tomorrow beckons
with answers
to the
why
why
I don’t know
but my task lies
in questions
and I will ask the sun
I will ask the stars
I will ask …
perhaps forever
but I will ask
~
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Author:
Frank Prem (
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- Category: Reflection
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Comments4
A fine write Frank. So many questions in life: Who, what, where, when, why,......
And when we thin we know the answer, we're wrong, usually.
Cheers, O.
Continually asking questions, seeking answers ... such is the journey of one on the path. Well stated herein, Frank!
Thanks Louis. That seems to be what it comes down to, sometimes.
The age old question. Beautifully written. It nearly sounds like a fable when reading out loud. I like the structure, it goes so well with the writing. You are well along the path to enlightenment my dear Frank!
Well, Om, I say, to that Fred!
Thank you and I'm most gratified that you enjoyed the peice.
Great write, Frank!
The perennial question...
... “WHY?”...
Will we ever have the answer?
I think not!
The importance is
to keep asking the question
as you stated at the end of your poem!
It makes the most sense, I think. The journey, rather than the arrival. Delighted you're enjoying these pieces, Laura. Thank you.
Yes, I am!
Thank YOU for posting them! 😊
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