Nov 12, 2009

Poetry Thursday: All in good time

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Some rest
some road
some work
some play

And in between
the waiting
and waiting
and waiting
and waiting.

You can’t yell at answers
to hurry up

Or you can
but they won’t.

They reveal themselves
in good time—
after rest
on the road
during work
before play—
but always
in their time

So rest
and walk
and work
and play
with no intention
but full attention

It will not speed your answers
but often
it pleases the gods
enough to throw in
a free gift
with purchase:

life, well-lived.

xxx
c

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8 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. kate clarke

    sweet. and a good reminder.

    Nov 12th, 2009

  2. Anne

    Well said Colleen. ‘Gotta admit … I HATE the waiting!!

    Nov 12th, 2009

  3. Positively Present

    You’ve inspired me with all of your poetry. I’m getting back into it and I’ll be launching a poem-only website soon! :)

    Nov 12th, 2009

  4. Megan

    the end makes me smile- thanks Colleen

    Nov 12th, 2009

  5. Glenda

    You are very inspiring. The most inspiring person I’ve run across in YEARS. Thank you!

    Nov 12th, 2009

  6. Colleen (the communicatrix)

    THANK YOU, ALL.

    PP – I’m thrilled to my toes. Seriously—that taking a blind stab at something I don’t even feel that good at or about could reinvigorate someone who did is tremendous. Thank you for sharing that.

    And Glenda, you’re way too kind, but bless you for it.

    Nov 12th, 2009

  7. Angie

    “But always in their time”… Awesome!!!

    Nov 12th, 2009

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