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Satellites

To have a sphere of friends
In high orbit, above, around
Like satellites in good repair
With clear sight lines to the ground
Send them signals, they bounce back
Invisible and without sound
Moves me at the speed of light
To a place where I am found

About This Poem

Last Few Words: I’ve been getting most of my needs for friendships met online these days and I thought a bit of metaphor was in order. Two layers here.

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: U.S.A., USA

Favorite Poets: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman. I’m enamored by the work of lyricists such as Robert Hunter, John Barlow, John Dyer Baizley, and Tom Marshall just to name a handful.

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Comments

Rosewood Apothecary

Rosewood Apothecary

2 years 9 months ago

Wow!

Nothing is perfect; or everything is. I’m divided on that still but I’ll gladly accept such high praise. Thank you kindly!

Tim

Obadiah Grey

Obadiah Grey

2 years 9 months ago

A rather clever little piece.

A rather clever little piece.
I get the metaphor, though can't help but think said "satellites" may not be as shiny and in good a repair as we'd all like,,,,,,
(as Sputnik whizzed by)

Good stuff,

Obi.

RoseBlack

RoseBlack

2 years 9 months ago

Friendships

come when we least expect them- whether online or in person. Another great, short write.

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Geezer

Geezer

2 years 9 months ago

A rather nice...

way to be thought of, as a satellite! I am probably, one of the oldest ones up there now! As Obie says, I am probably not too bright and shiny anymore, but I hope that my signal is still coming in nice and strong. ~ Geez.
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