Sitting (Blogophilia 39.5)

Sitting
Three months after the fall.
Wondering if my
Departure meant anything at all.

Tapestry unravelling
Around my feet
Where I sit
Expectations to beat.

Plans that I made
Have ground to a halt.
And the novel
Sits quietly in the vault.

A harvest of thanks
Is what I should feel.
But it feels more
Like a spur in my heel.

Yet the thanks do flow
Out from my mouth
For it could be
Worse here in the South

No more gobbbledygook
I have to fear
Or politicians
I have to hear.  





Comments

  1. sharonleeNovember 19, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    It sounds like you have found a measure of silence, maybe even peace, and don't know what to do with it.

    Great write

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    1. Another Government EmployeeNovember 19, 2012 at 6:25 PM

      Kind of. I'm still looking for the kick start to the next phase.

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  2. sueNovember 19, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    nice write :D

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  3. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Not hearing any politicans is a blessing I'm still enjoying...

    TM

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  4. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Bring forth the novel from the vault
    and lay siege upon it with your best assault!
    Let the politicians lie where they fell
    and soon all the others will join them on their journey to...
    um excuse me where was I?
    oh yes! 8 points Earthling! :)
    Marvin

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  5. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    I'm so glad I don't have to hear anymore politicians and getting junk flyers in the mail of them. Great poem!

    Michelle K :)

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  6. PoppyNovember 21, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Some solace been met :) Potent, Happy Thanksgiving love xoxo

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  7. AnonymousNovember 24, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Here's to your blog...a toast...could not agree more :-) Demme

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