Old pathways intrigue me
meandering in no great hurry
no longer of perfect width
or depth
or direction
wandering as though lost
they find their own way
moving in slow time
Each season leaves its mark
tea leaves waiting to be read
so that by spring
when the snow has melted
autumn’s leaves and winter’s detritus
swept aside
this year’s character is revealed
becoming what no one intended
finding new truth with every turn
no longer caring about original intent
it goes where it goes
takes what comes
adapts as life around it adapts
This morning’s mirrored reveal
of wrinkles and a sagging center
wearing here
cracking there
like an old pathway wandering
I am not what I set out to be
but no matter
that was never important
for there are mysteries still to ponder
and seasons yet to turn
Marv Himmel
June 21, 2015 ©
Photo by Arno Jenkins
May I use some of your poems on my site? If yes, send me the image to link my page to yours. Have a great day. Marv from MN
Thanks for your interest. The link to my website is: marvhimmel.com
You may use any of my poems on your site so long as you attribute them to me. As for the photos, I do not store them on-line and many of them are copywritten by various photographers so I don’t have the freedom to grant you permission to use them. Each of the poems and entries on my site also has a unique address that can be found in the address line of your browser when you view the entry. You can copy and paste that into your site if you wish. Also, I think you can probably copy, cut and paste the text of each entry and post in on your site as well. I hope your readers enjoy them.