Driftwood

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Like a piece of

driftwood

lying on the sand,

aged and harden

by time . . .

I have spent many years

floating aimlessly about

following endless

currents and tides

I have braved storms,

been tossed about

by angry waves

and baked and burned

by a relentless sun

I have traveled far,

seen many things and

have many stories

I could share

and though I am not

much to look at,

here I will wait

until someone finds

the beauty in my

weathered...

poetry

Author's Note

I just read and reviewed Mou's poem "Driftwood" which you should check out if you get a chance, and remembered I had written this one a while back so I thought I would share it. I hope you like it.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I really like this one, Will. One of my favorite songs has to deal with the subject matter, "Acadian Driftwood" by The Band. But I enjoyed the metaphor employed and the comparisons drawn. Nicely done, poet. F.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Fabian. Glad you stopped by

[poetgurl]

I think this is quite intriguing and so wonderful. I sincerely enjoyed this piece.

[willweb]

Happy you did. Thank you so much

[Marie]

The story of a life well lived is finely composed in this little poetic gem. The poet paints a first class picture of his life through stunning imagery. As I read this very powerful poem I visualised the piece of driftwood on the beach and drifted along with the storms of life which the poet endured. Superb inking! Thank you for sharing Willweb...

[willweb]

You humble me with your words. Thank you Marie for your visit and wonderful comment

[Marie]

Most welcome, Willweb - Marie

[Kate AKS]

"I will wait
until someone finds
the beauty in my
weathered...
poetry"

Stories to share, experiences to tell and all that we put in poetry to be heard. Such true.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Kate

[Papaya]

I did check out mou's as well. Yours is just as lovely

[willweb]

Thanks Ana. I appreciate it.

[Papaya]

My pleasure 🙂⭐💛

[Poetic Beauty]

Many of us are like driftwood floating and braving the elements waiting for someone to notice our hidden beauty

[willweb]

Thank you so very much. I appreciate your time and your kindness.

[mou]

'Beauty in this poetry' is bright and loud enough to be found seamlessly! Thank you dear poet for the mention. 'Driftwood' was a word in my poem that spoke for a while (or at the end) but you've drawn the 'tears and stories' of every Driftwood. It is priceless!
- mou

[willweb]

Thank you so very much. I am thrilled you enjoyed this little poem. I am humbled by your comments.

[mou]

It is my sincere pleasure