Sometimes it’s time…
To
Avoid deserts
And gather quietly
On high ground,
Stay tuned
And stand still
as your heart quietly waits .
But most of all
Breathless
Helpless
Watch
The ever-rolling spheres of heaven.
—
Written for Poetry Jam
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Life From A Park Bench 
It is always good to gather on the highest of ground, I think. Easier to see the ‘ever-rolling spheres of heaven.’
Love the metaphorical meaning of these words, Alan. It is always better to look up.
Agreed with Gabriella.. it certainly adds a spark to the poem 😀
Its written quite beautifully..!
Have a great week ahead 😀
Alan,
We can react in haste at times to a particular situation, without taking time to think..Placing ourselves out of harm, perhaps on higher ground, gives us time to think and collect our thoughts..Calm the beating heart..
Thank you Alan for your prompts and your interaction via comments etc at Poetry Jam. I’ll miss it, but hope our words meet in Poets United, or at another venue.
Eileen
Wow! This is so beautiful, I literally sighed at the end. Really love the ever-rolling spheres of heaven 🙂
Role of a witness is the most difficult part of life but sometimes it is time to be that…love the last line so rich in imagery…
wisdom in knowing when to be still, when to look, up when to paddle about; that’s exactly what we need to live this life
much love…
Sometimes the moment calls for waiting and watching for sure. A peace-filled poem, Alan.
How difficult it is for many people to just take the time to stop and look, and listen and appreciate everything around them, Alan… Your poem captures so well what they are missing.