some days I balance

some days I balance

A Poem by Phibby Venable

Some days I remember who I am
and shove my boat forward
to linger in a drawn out curve...

in the river where I grow small
and check myself for word wounds
that swim after me biting
the hand I hang outside the boat

Some days I gather paper hearts
Paint them red & leave them
on the snowbank for cardinals
Some of the wiser birds read
through the invisible ink
and perch like sentinels
outside my window

On the days I cannot be
a boatsman or gatherer
I work in a diligent way
Then walk in the streetlights
of a circular cul de sac
Knowing I will be certain
of finding my way back

© 2015 Phibby Venable


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I love this poem. sometimes i get lost but i always try to find my way back :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


It is so easy to get lost in the sea of life, but as long as we don't get pulled under by the current we have a chance to find the shore again.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Phibby Venable

10 Years Ago

thank you, and so true! xxx
This is the classic Venablese I had so missed. You have a style and language all your own, and it dwells in the realm of magic.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Phibby Venable

10 Years Ago

thank you, W.k., I went to comment on your work & could not find you. I greatly appreciate your supp.. read more
WILL THIS WINTER EVER END! Hang in there Phib My cul de sac is house bound.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Phibby Venable

10 Years Ago

thank you, Donald, sending you wishes for a wonderful year ahead xxx
thank you so much for commenting, Chris, yes - it is sad, but hopefully a fresh start. ( I think
I have a seasonal disorder) xxx

Posted 10 Years Ago


I felt sad as I reached the end... perhaps we all do in our own way.

Posted 10 Years Ago



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Phibby Venable
Phibby Venable

abingdon, VA



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http://youtu.be/25XE-BHGvWI http://youtu.be/B2klgDKMUq0 I live in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Although my passion is poetry, I recently published a novel called, Women of the Round Tabl.. more..

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