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Step Away
by Alison McKenzieThere it is,
Dread dawning on the day of
Technology speaking
Instead of you.
I lingered a moment too long,
Spoke outloud
To the void
Left in the wake
Of final chapters
And closing remarks.
While the traces of me
Seem swept away at last,
I stand aside
To let the whirl
Of wisps and whispers pass,
I am silenced by time passing -
I can’t seem to catch up.
I’ve never faltered so long,
Lost in these moments of hope
And glimmers,
Nine months after
The final word,
Fresh storms brew
Over old earth and stone.
I weep -
But it's time to step away.
(This music - reach through the emptiness.)
09/03/2009 Author's Note: Been having a bit of a set back.
Posted on 09/03/2009
Copyright © 2025 Alison McKenzie
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 09/03/09 at 02:01 PM ...okay, you write my words, what else you been up to?...such a good [suggested] posture, that of stepping away from soooo many things, well said...a friend of mine says to build a bridge and then get over it...i'm still working on that one...love this ali. |
| Posted by Sandy M. Humphrey on 09/03/09 at 03:18 PM Yet you know just how to handle it and get through, the words will carry you through, amazing smh |
| Posted by Laurie Blum on 09/03/09 at 05:50 PM You're allowed...but I am sending you strength and lots of Hugs to help you feel better. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 09/04/09 at 02:37 AM "Fresh storms brew
Over old earth and stone." I like the elemental play here, reminding me of cycles and debris that seems to find its way back, but then is swept out at last. Let it wash on through, dear friend. |
| Posted by Mo Couts on 07/22/11 at 01:25 AM And whenever you have a set back, you just pick yourself up and become better than before. Awesome work of art...just...like...you! |
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