River of Change

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I paddle my canoe on the river of change
    the current has shifted over the years
but, steady stands the mountain range
    even as the four winds switch gears

the current has shifted over the years
    ancient waterways rumble and gurgle
even as the four winds switch gears
    witness the beauty of a basking turtle

The choice is mine on which way to steer

the ancient waterways rumble and gurgle
    my heart and nature sing with each dip
even as the four winds gently shift gears
    the journey can be an adventurous trip

my heart and nature sing with each dip
    but steady stands the mountain range
the journey can be an adventurous trip
    I paddle my canoe on the river of change

The choice is mine on which way to steer 

written for  What's Going On? Choices
hosted by Mary

Partial Eclipse

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What magical power draws me towards the light
I ponder the magnetic attraction of the full moon
drinking intoxicating potion from a lunar saloon
partial eclipse, shadows,  a sky-watchers delight

In the corners of my mind, I believed in love
wandering lost, looking for an evening escape
you were a story I found in the dreamscape
a partial eclipse of the heart, pieces of love

I think the night is where poetry is created
soaring the heavens trying to touch the stars
it is where lonely dreamers write memoirs
where words don’t need to be translated

wishing under a full moon seems antiquated
how to change the story that once was us
perhaps, just let it rest in the comic dust
from beginning to end it seemed ill-fated

 written for dVerse
hosted by Kim

The poem I would like you write is about the end of something: the end of a season, a relationship, a story, a letter, a journey, a dream, a life, the world, etc

I am not sure which ending it best describes per the prompt.  

author's note:  I sat outside and watched the partial eclipse last night - I have some photos but, the partial was hard to capture but, I did get that glorious harvest moon. 

 

Finding Balance

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. Rumi

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How do we tip the scales so there is balance
what must we add what must we take away
is the answer found in some mysterious talent

How do we judge what is considered equal
sunlight is just as beautiful as moonlight
which is more majestic a condor or eagle

How do we create stability in a world of madness
can hate be taken away with a bit more love
will happiness tip the weight of sadness

Perhaps, equilibrium starts within oneself
living in the state of now, brings steadiness
filling the heart with purpose, finding yourself

 

written for Sherry's prompt on balance
What's Going On? Finding Balance