Charming patterns

I see patterns . . . everywhere

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Life, in layman’s terms is merely that . . . life 

It is a means to an end, a diversion of daily consequence 

A planned out, researched, blueprinted and stamped 

happening that all of us, who are still here, live in 

Life can be a series of costly calamities 

or if you look past the requirements and rules, 

a collection of charming patterns 

They can be seen everywhere if you open your eyes, 

in a corn field row meandering through a sunny pasture, 

crisscrossing lines in vibrant green that move in the wind 

Or something as common as a brick wall, charming patterns 

created to secure an area or set boundaries on a backyard garden

Each brick follows the lead of the one placed before it and 

offers guidance to the next in line 

Though some may not find them as charming as others, 

it is all in how you look at them 

A gathering of books on a shelf, high to low, wide to narrow 

or grandma’s quilt . . . now you must agree, that can be very charming 

To some, life is life and that is all you need to know, but to others 

life is a series of charming patterns . . . 

finding them is like finding life itself 

For it is what it is . . . make it charming

Reviews

[Lorry]

Yes Will, like the frost of a Brisk morning, on every site you see, from hedges and fields, to the power lines above our heads and getting carried away with watching the tread of your feet leaving imprints on the path and realising too late that I should have been keeping my eyes front so I didn't clunk my head on the lamppost in front of me.
Wow! You were right. The world is full of patterns and I think I'll take a seat now for a while, until the patterns stop making my vision swim.
Now, what was I saying?...
No doctor, I have no idea what caused the bump on my head 🤕.
I think it might have been poetry related though! 😊

[willweb]

Be careful out there, there are some wild patterns afoot. : )

[Alisa Js]

Aloha Will,

I think it also has a lot to do with perspective... how one views the world at large as well as through their own lense of life.

Thanks for sharing this interesting poem.

Be back soon.

Alisa

[willweb]

Thank you, Alisa for your kind comments. I appreciate you.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear will, your life in patterns is truly interesting. I love the imagery and examples you have conveyed in your stanzas for your readers. How we see life matters. Many move through life with their eyes open and yet do not see. They miss out on so much. Another fine piece of writing.

Chris

[willweb]

I believe it is different for everyone but just as beautiful for everyone if they choose to see it that way. Thanks so much Chris.

[John the Baptist]

Looking and seeing are two different things. All of us look, but not that many see. As you say, you have to open your eyes.

[willweb]

That's right my friend. Thanks so much

[Soren]

Wow! well expressed Will I always marvel at life's patterns whether visual, auditory, visceral, or this time of the year particularly gustatory and olfactory.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Soren. Nature is a beautiful artist if you take the time to see while visiting her gallery

[Stu. T.H.]

I do feel that personally for myself at times. To catch life in one of its precious moments, to find it so precious, beautiful, and gentle for just a moment is pleasing enough. At times, I think of the meanings of life as fairies, they do hide away from the corners of our eyes, taking shelter in the most unusual places, or at times, appear infront of us in ways that are most subtle. Meanings in life are as fairies, so charming, enchanted, and so lovely.
Perhaps those patterns you see, author willweb, are such enchanted creatures themselves indulging in the pleasantries of their own maker. Who knows ~
Anyhow, a charming work, author willweb, it's quite lovely.

[willweb]

Thanks so very much. I appreciate your kind comments