What is intended

“little said, much intended.” Gilbert White

Water filled hands

with fingers laced tight- 

holding onto life 

with all your might-

an aesthetic appearance

exercising vanity

relax and let it flow-

drop by drop in acceptance

upon the sun baked earth

see the shadows form.

Reviews

[Inkspire]

A beautiful poem!
Loved the imagery
Life cannot be always controlled sometimes we should just accept and let it go

[carl]

thanks for the read and review - exactly - interesting is it not how we try to master what is not given for us to control -carl

[Lorry]

I remember as a child thinking i could hold that water in my hands permanently, but then along came a distraction and it was gone.
Now the water is a memory and a hazy one at that, but i still remember the moment it spilled as it plays back in slow motion in my mind, back when i knew nothing but thought it was all!
A life of good intentions, turned into puddles that have long dried up.
And still i think i know everything!
Do we ever learn?

[carl]

really enjoyed your comments and observations and in answer to your final question. Nope, I do think we learn but not all of it - be well and be safe - carl

[Betty Hermelee]

Water is life and it sustains nature and us as humans...let it flow through your hands, feel it, taste, bathe in it....when it pours, there will be shadows on the drought stricken earth....beautiful words to show us how important water is to our lives and to quench the thirst of flowers and all of nature....Bravo!
Warmly, B

[K. Louis]

This seems to be about embracing impermanence and letting go of control. The poem touches on the idea of releasing tension and allowing things to unfold naturally. I like the soothing quality to it.

[carl]

you are correct as to my intention - thank you for the time to read and review much appreciated - carl

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Ah, the subtle of nature and life giving essence of water. I enjoyed your poem immensely. I feel humanity doesn't fully appreciate the gift of this world we've been given. Countless universes and yet this one in particular sustains life. Thank you for sharing your poem. CLE

[carl]

Thank you for your time to read and review much appreciated -carl