Sometimes we must
plow the material world
with an old mule’s resignation.
Muscle life like longshoremen
loading crates of weight.
Walk without solace.
Push the narrative forward.
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great poem: the metaphor, the words and their sounds
perfect poem
for the wednesday
mid-week
office grind.
I think I connect to the first stanza every day! Absolutely a life lesson wrapped in poetry.
yes we must
This is pretty amazing. I vibe with every single word.
Memorable metaphor
Too true.
Absolutely.
And then there are moments of beautiful respite.
especially love “crates of weight”
A great reminder. Thanks for this.