The Proper Task

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Sometimes,
I catch
myself Swaying,
like there is
an eternal metronome
that my spirit
hears.
Or,
A song that my
soul must keep
time with.
It beats to the art
that surrounds me.

Such a delicate balance,
between the cactus and
the sun.
Between the dog and
the bone.

When they autopsied the
Tin Man, there were
irises and orchids and
Neruda poems where
his heart should have
been.

Love is an overused
word,
but an underused
gift.

Author's Note

Check out my you tube channel where I read poetry from my recent book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems, available on Amazon.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY6LUlURLZs

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

The cactus loves the sun and the dog loves its bone. How simple is that? Love is definitely an underused gift. Far too many are scared of that four letter word. Mention that and some will run a mile. The other four letter word attracts like a magnet. Strong piece Thomas. Great read.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much, Chris. I appreciate it.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Powerful work. Very well crafted.

[Thomas W Case]

I appreciate the read and comment.

[Sami Khalil]

An excellent poem with the proper perspective on love; action speaks louder than words. We all need love no doubt..poetry too.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate the read and comment.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir

[Soren]

Some great sayings here and though some are obvious there are those that are obscure and require a good deal of thought and may have many different interpretations. Nicely done.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you very much for the read and comment.

[Ken Simm.]

A beautiful set of thoughts that are so true and I would like to be associated with.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Ken, I appreciate it.