Our kind

Near every field

down every road

through every gate

in every home

are one of the same

yet different in kind;

a living body

with a restless mind

within which

each one of us finds

a unique quirk

a secret which binds

our human similarities, 

we'd rather not consider,

for believing in uniqueness,

is exactly what delivers,

from thinking we might just have a use here after-all,

for it is these quirks

kept close to our truths

which make me 

me

and which make you 

you.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

LauraKate, it is that individual uniqueness which I find so fascinating. The quirks in us are the really interesting parts. It is those which I find both stimulating and attractive. I like where your lines took me. I started to think of people I know and love and questioned why I do so.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and to me, Our Kind really refers to poets...we have restless minds and spirits even if we are living in one place...the quirks we all have and share...different styles of writing, different expressions...but all under the same roof in a way...all of us with that love for words.
j.

[Laura Kate]

Such a lovely way to interpret this one, thank you Jacob