Between

I stay here because I can --

a cat -- camel arched -- on a fence,

too high for the barking dog to reach

 

trees with purple leaves turn to plums,

as day breaks like a tired vinyl record:

jagged and sharp, music lost to the loam

in black-ridged chips

 

aurora sweeps night back under the rug,

while I sit in a chair on a porch with chipping paint --

for right now -- in this moment --

life seems uncomplicated

 

I stay here because I can --

because there is nothing to make me leave,

even if no one has asked me to unpack my bags

Reviews

[Anand Sehgal]

aurora sweeps night back under the rug,

while I sit in a chair on a porch with chipping paint --

for right now -- in this moment --

life seems uncomplicated

wonderful write. :) My kind of imagery ( not being humble here, don't mind dear :P )

[London's Lily]

I love this. From the cat high on the fence, to aurora sweeping night back under the rug, to the easily envisioned ambiance of sitting on the porch with chipping paint, your word and phrase creations are unique and fun. :)

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I stay here because I can --
because there is nothing to make me leave,
even if no one has asked me to unpack my bags

I ve been here...here now! I am staying because I can! LOL I love this poem and I love this feeling and I am stealing this mantra for today and maybe everyday after..hee hee sometimes there just has to be some whimsy :)

[TL Boehm]

I stay here because I can - what I would not give for a moment of "uncomplicated"

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Well, even in the seemingly simple, there are complications...you are not alone :)

[Souladareatease]

You were playing here weren't You;) ???
Not that the message didn't read --for it most certainly does!!!
but...it looked as stretching the mind -A Creator Dabbling in the sparks --Lovely Write that reads as Sunshine Grey!!!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you, my friend. I suppose I was doing one of those "screw it all I'm writing what I want" things...lol

[Jack...]

I picture a young pigeon toed blond haired girl sitting on the steps of a home's front porch, paisley and floral suitcase by her side, her bottom lip stuck out and a defiant air about her. Very fun to read and imagine. I may not even be close, but that is where it took me...down that whimsical pathway to where before and tomorrow meet.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Well, thank you Jack, for making this light hearted...I like your interpretation better than the actual meaning behind the words! :)

[Traci]

"I stay here because I can --
because there is nothing to make me leave,
even if no one has asked me to unpack my bags"

These three lines sum up the poem beautifully Sarah. Such a simple premise, yet complex with many emotional layers. I love the imagery and metaphors in this piece, and the emotions you portray are relatable. We tend to stay in moments where life is less complicated, in our comfort zone, yet new adventures always await us. Do we ever fully unpack our bags or are we ready to embark on the next chapter of our life as it unfolds.

Well done my friend, another favorite and thought provoking piece that raises many questions.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, Traci. I always know that my pieces are going to resonate with you, and that makes me happy :)

[Traci]

Always a pleasure to read your work Sarah, and new "Friday work" makes me happy :)

[The Chosen Poet]

The Last stanza is quite amazing , expressing your freedom and rights in words make not even society think of flocking your way, know your worth, i learned from this piece. Brilliant read.

Sean

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, Sean, your words mean a lot :)

[MsJewel]

I love the picture you painted here - truly wonderful imagery..and the message is wonderful too..yes we stay where we are comfortable. As always a delight to read your poetry. :) Julie

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, Julie!

[Clara]

I think I like the last stanza the most:
'I stay here because I can --
because there is nothing to make me leave,
even if no one has asked me to unpack my bags'

It seems to be the most telling of what you're writing.
Perhaps it is good to feel as though things are okay; with wherever we are in life, at whatever present moment finds us. I love your writes.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you, Lola...that is what I was going for. Sometimes we are where we are, but we also have our bags packed for the next adventure, just in case :)