Shed the skins of years gone by
hang them out like wash to dry
Blow the memories to the sky
Whispered prayers for days gone by
Stepping stones of hope and try.
(c) 2009 Kerry Vincent
Shedding Skins
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woodnymph Said:
on May 18, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I love this…the use of words and the meter is excellent.
Vi
cronelogical Said:
on May 18, 2009 at 11:44 pm
I should post this as a constant reminder. Am printing a keepsake-such a joyous rhythm. Fran
senua Said:
on May 18, 2009 at 11:53 pm
this is lovely and very evocative. i love the image of shedding skins as we age. like new beginnings.
thalia Said:
on May 19, 2009 at 10:33 am
simply put but stated so well with great imagery
imogen88 Said:
on May 19, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Nice one, Kerry!
Tabitha Said:
on May 19, 2009 at 10:08 pm
so expressive-I do love it
willingness Said:
on May 20, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I’m there. I love it. Thank you. Thank you very much.
Steph
traveller Said:
on May 21, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I think there is an excellent lesson to learn here and you have summed it up perfectly in your poem
Sally Said:
on May 23, 2009 at 3:59 am
Perfect. There is simply nothing else left to say.