It isn't as easy as one might expect
to live out one's days and not often neglect
the calming release of observing the sky
(It does it, I know, but I don't know why)
With my gaze sloping downward in a cautionary way
watching fearful memories in rapid decay.
I don't trip over things while I'm looking down
but I miss a bright light streaking quietly ‘round.
My eyes are not looking,
therefore I don't see
my attention diverted, looking only at me.
The light given off in the moments I missed
spread out overhead and gently kissed
the eyes of those looking, but left residue
enough for my rising
it definitely knew
I would lift up my gaze one day.
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free verse · 2023 · shared 11 Sep · 2 comments · 18 likes
free verse · 11 Sep
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Dan T.
11 Sep
A very grand title. Even though sometime my eyes are looking they still do not see what I am looking for.
DPR
artist 11 Sep
Might just be a klick or two away on your sight.