Cogitationes Gordianae

Gordian thoughts

Gentle winter falls from the sky 

clouds kissing the earth 

heaven's tears on my shoulder 

 

I am chilled in the night 

all is silent except for the 

tip 

tap 

splashing 

and ringing sounds 

surrounding me 

a night of torrential thoughts 

 

"Why didn't I bring an umbrella" 

I interrupt myself 

questioning aloud 

what should take 10 minutes has turned to 30 

 

Echoes of the past dash 

across my mind as fast 

as the flash in the sky 

so much on my heart tonight 

thankful for illumination via street light 

 

Fresh air to clear the head 

not minding the wet hair in my eyes 

or the drops on my glasses 

 

Continuing my trek 

a short jaunt down the block 

contemplation is my warmth 

even as my body trembles to keep warm 

 

A crack of thunder 

snaps me out of 

my cathartic reverie 

seeking relief or answers 

to these Gordian problems 

time to head back before Zeus lights me up

Author's Note

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Reviews

[poetgurl]

I LOVE your last stanza, This is really good.
Enjoyable read, it's kind of deep really if you think on it.

[Dave W.]

I got inspired by a long walk on a cold night, have a good day