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Precarious Times

Precarious Time

Looking back though, I found comfort
in ephemeral things. Birds flying in formation,
off to southern climes. Wood from a fire,
always destined to be embers.

None of these things lingered
beyond their established purpose,
but they were always predictable,
offering modest shelter
from your meandering heart.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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Comments

Lavender

1 year 7 months ago

Precarious Times

Hello, Michael,
Predictable situations are wonderful during unstable times, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. Really feel "modest" shelter. The word yanks at the gut and lets the reader understand the intensity.
Thank you!
L