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missing the obvious
by Charlie Morganshadings of my past colored
most of my future slate-gray;
and i am not a stone mason.
how to grip a sheer rock
and hold on for dear life
is the lesson involved.
and the lesson is repeated
until it is fully received,
eaten and digested.
take the spoon from the glass
and that constant eye-pain from
getting a drink will go away. 11/06/2007 Posted on 11/06/2007
Copyright © 2026 Charlie Morgan
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Michelle Angelini on 11/06/07 at 08:42 PM Definitely! So many lessons I've chosen to ignore and they boomerang back into my life until I see their worth.
~Chelle~
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| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 11/07/07 at 03:11 PM OH, do I see myself in this. The first two lines are sooo true and I love the use of shadings and colors. I also love the last stanza - have to laugh at the image and appreciate its simple truth, the obvious. Thanks! |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 11/07/07 at 08:54 PM Ack. It hits home so hard I think I've swallowed a hair ball. This one is biting! Nice! |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 11/10/07 at 03:45 PM Love the analogy, combination of concrete and human spiritualism here. |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 11/12/07 at 08:55 PM Hard-hitting and true to the bone, but that last stanza cracked me up. I appreciate your perspective, Charlie. |
Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 11/15/07 at 01:11 AMhow to grip a sheer rock
and hold on for dear life
you are so amazing and this is proof
peacehopeloveJill |
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