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Stoned and Shingix Dinged

brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,661
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Stoned and Shingrix Dinged

Stoned and Shingrix dinged
I wonder if I have what it takes
To make the final grade before the last glide down?

The cat hears my thoughts and
Scatters herself down the hall
Claws clicking to beat all hell.

My readiness dulls the roars
That hide behind my walls
But I still hear them anyway.

Stocked and boxed and shut tight
Alone for a fortnight 
I shiver awhile and then I don't.

Count now every day
But focus on what stands
Because for now, everything stays.

The notes of the last song still ring
While my ears ring in pitch and rhyme.
This may be the last one, the final big note.

But doesn't have to stop now
Because there's always time
For one more song.


“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













Comments

  • rollingsrollings unknown Posts: 7,124
    Best poem you ever wrote?

    It could be.

    Thank you 
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,661
    rollings said:
    Best poem you ever wrote?

    It could be.

    Thank you 

    Thank you, Rollings.  Coming from you, I am both flattered and honored!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • vogonpoetbythelakevogonpoetbythelake Posts: 2,146
    What she said...thank you...
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,661
    vogonpoetbythelake said:
    What she said...thank you...

    Thank you, vogon, much appreciated.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
    yeah they're both right, this is good and best it's thought provoking
    fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

    "what a long, strange trip it's been"
  • mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
    mysticweed said:
    yeah they're both right, this is good and best it's thought provoking

    fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

    "what a long, strange trip it's been"
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,661
    mysticweed said:
    yeah they're both right, this is good and best it's thought provoking

    Thank you, mysticweed! 

    Great avatar you have there.  :smile:
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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