“Early success is a terrible teacher. You’re essentially being rewarded for a lack of preparation, so when you find yourself in a situation where you must prepare, you can’t do it. You don’t know how.” – Chris Hadfield, Astronaut and commander of the International space station
Na/GloPoWriMo 2019, Day 29 and the challenge is to write on the after thoughts about a strong emotion and its results. This is my attempt to clarify thoughts I had just yesterday about the days prior and the future that I want.
Meanders At the Oxbow
by Michael Romani
Not to be too obnoxious
But there are too many times
When to be too cautious
Reminds me of tiny crimes
There are times my mind meanders
Like the creek I hiked yesterday
An oxbow with ducks that swim under
The bridges that might be on the way
Sloshing through the mud, I walk
Thinking about things said
Wishing you were there to talk
About thoughts inside your head
Like how my words are similar to
Other words once said to others
And maybe there is something true
In the commonality to another
Maybe I'm just a simple man
With really not too much new to say
But, I swear I do the best I can
To convey my feelings underway
And I wish that I could find
Words that struck you as fresh and new
That didn't make you think behind
But ahead to the future I want with you
As I take a hundred photographs
I think of your beautiful eyes
Your frowns, your smiles, our laughs
And I wish I could be otherwise
And to be the man that you so deserve
That made you feel safe and secure
To let you know that I'll never swerve
Because of one thing I am sure
That no matter how many turns and bends
There might be along our living creek
I want to love and cherish my best friend
No matter the words that I may speak
Or that I have loved before we met
Yours is the sweetest love I know
Even with my memory, I won't forget
The flow of our precious oxbow
There may be twists and unexpected turns
There may be meanders as we find out way
But as sure as the water I watched churn
We will find our tomorrow from yesterday
And that tomorrow will find me standing
Along the banks of our cool creek rising
Always loving and adoring, not demanding
Because of your love so completely surprising
Your touch has touched me very differently
I am startled that you do not know this
You saved my life, I speak this almost reverently
That for better or worse, I need your kiss
And no matter the meanders at oxbow...
... I always will
(c) April 29, 2019 Michael Romani
All Rights Reserved
“The world is a severe schoolmaster, for its frowns are less dangerous than its smiles and flatteries, and it is a difficult task to keep in the path of wisdom.” – Phillis Wheatley
The world is filled with those who seek gain in position and power’s undue influence through the falsities of flattery. It’s often difficult to discern the difference of intentional and well meant compliments and the words of a flatterer.
“If you don’t turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else’s story.” – Terry Pratchett, novelist (28 Apr 1948-2015)
Day 28 of Na/GloPoWriMo 2019… and what’s the goal.. to write a poem about poetry and poets and who is this what is that and does it have any meaning or is it only seeming or.. wait.. that could be the poem….
Much To Do With Everything by Michael Romani To write a poem about poets and poetry Can be a close examination or of family All the words that we who write employ Are the words to make us think and enjoy Other times, these are casually together Simple rhymes waiting for something better Like the words that are blowing in the wind Or, other times simply waiting on a friend The day I most remember is when music died From the same lips I learned why Van Gogh cried Those nights in white satin were never ending While those with brass in pockets were pretending To be nothing but a space cowboy so they say Thanks for letting us be ourselves anyway We believed that somehow we would catch the rainbow Another one bit the dust and on and on it goes My best friend's girlfriend was no stranger While the bad boys in leather lived for danger All in all this is going on a bit long To say that most of us grew up living as if by song (c) April 28, 2019 Michael Romani All Rights Reserved
“We have too many high sounding words and too few actions that correspond with them.” – Abigail Adams
“I don’t know why we are here, but I’m pretty sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein, philosopher (26 Apr 1889-1951)
Anyone who has read his works, can attest to his earnest belief in this thought. 😛
This 27th day of Na/GloPoWriMo raises the bar to writing a sonnet. They, whoever they is, say that sonnets are usually about romantic interests, dark ladies or distant men. Okay! I think I go this one. But, I’m going to try to turn these 14 lines into a little something about all three into one. I have always loved a good challenge even if I seem to endlessly chase circles….
Sonnet For A Modern Love by Michael Romani You came to me as a surprise my love A sort of gift that came from the above I had thought I had given up on love But just as quick I knew I'm certain of The us that will survive this far distance Our passion will exceed all resistance Your heritage is of the Black Irish Your happiness is my biggest true wish I am your man and as such your monkey As you jest and yet you possess the key Daily we speak through our modern means Sharing our thoughts, hopes and our sweetest dreams The day will come when get to hold you tight And when that day comes, our world will be right (c) April 27, 2019 Michael Romani All Rights Reserved
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