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Life is a Loop

by Alison McKenzie

Data
Gathered
Grit of details,
Glue of experience,
Creating stones which
Ricochet inside my heart,
Bouncing me into dysrhythmia

Previously cleared of all debris,
I re-enter familiar territory,
Unprepared for the chill of
Winter approaching
without my boots.

A music box
Sings in the distance,
Reaching my ears on a thin
Thread of gossamer hope
Through a constantly
Howling wind.

When I was young,
I ran.

Today I will build a shelter
And wait.

11/24/2008

Author's Note: It's amazing to re-experience what I once considered resolved.

Posted on 11/24/2008
Copyright © 2024 Alison McKenzie

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 11/25/08 at 05:26 AM

It always is, and it often yields some interesting writing. This would definitely qualify. There's a really nicely captured wisdom to this piece.

Posted by Charlie Morgan on 11/25/08 at 04:34 PM

...yes it is, yes it is...wonderful, expressive write...

Posted by Charles E Minshall on 11/26/08 at 10:57 PM

Excellent poem Ali.....CharMin

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 11/28/08 at 06:02 PM

An excellent piece - shape, and expression.

Posted by George Hoerner on 12/01/08 at 12:52 AM

I don't know how I missed this one Alison. And you know that is what learning is all about, this re-experiencing what we thought was already resolved.

Posted by Meghan Helmich on 12/01/08 at 03:24 PM

today i will build a shelter and wait. and that is growing up. well put :)

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