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The Winds of Life

The Winds of Life

I know not where I need to be
I try not to be where I am, but
The winds of life
Carries me where I wish not to be

I want to run away, but
I can’t find stability
In this confused state
Where no one cares to call

I ride the rollercoaster of life
Where sudden drops of
Understanding is gone like the wind
Through my windblown hair

I‘m not at the bottom of the ride
Or at the top of the coaster, but
In the middle of a change
Coming like a bullet

One way or the other
This coaster must come down
From it height of uncertainty
Where I land, I do not know
— Barbara Writes, Aug 26, 2009

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

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Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Barbara

There is a poignant sadness running through this, drifting on the winds of change , I cannot see anything that could be improved its awesome , it flows lovely ... Love and hugz Jayne x x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

16 years 9 months ago

Jayne

Thanks, While doing my on line class assignment I couldn't concentrate so I stopped and wrote this and another call "why I write poetry" I will post it tonight. Then I went back to my studies and finish totally focus. :-) Sometimes I must write before I can get anything done lol. Ideas has been coming non stop for the third week now. Glad it came out well. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara
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lyz

16 years 9 months ago

Hi Barbara

Beautiful. Makes one think of their own life's journey. It is quite soulful and a little sad but worded beautifully. Lyz.
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

16 years 9 months ago

Lyz

Glad you like it. Soulful like that thought. This way is the only way I can write, any other way I get writers block because ideas do not flow so easy. The words just flow like water on waterfalls these days. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara