Lay Down The Calm

A didactic nature poem about life.

Lay Down The Calm

(didactic)

Still the night in silence calm

Caress the ocean void at rest

Take notes to be on time

(as there is precious little left)

Build monuments to the invisibility of spirits

Rise with the morning dawning in a song

Pretend to be the wind’s last breath at rest

Lay down tomorrow as tomorrows never know

Remove mountains in your road

Remove trees along the timber line

Frolic in the meadows before they close

Take the flowers but not the roses

Pray to God to wake you up before it’s over

Steal the bread but not the soul of heaven

Caress the ocean void at rest

Last until your last breath

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Nothing speaks more to the fortitude of spirit than that final line "Last until your last breath". A very powerful statement indeed.

[Earl Schumacker]

Hi Carlos, I appreciate your comments. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day, Earl

[Cherrie Palmer]

Very beautiful
... take the flowers but not the rose...
Love the balance of expression here.

[Earl Schumacker]

Hi Cherrie, So very nice to hear from you. Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope everything is good with you and that you are having a Happy new year. Take care, Earl