Sometimes
I feel so small
out here
underneath it all
The sky is so vast
every mountain so high
I’m a mere speck of dust
to every passer-by
Insignificant
by design
feeling ready
to resign
Like a splash from a waterfall
an unnoticed drip
splattered upon grandeur
preparing to slip
Yet I wonder
if I could be
a friend
to the mighty sea
As insufficient as I am
I’ve got so many dreams
under the weight of them all
I’m nearly bursting at the seams
Ambitions
overflowing
completely ready
to get going
But the path is never straight
and the journey can be so long
can’t always get someplace
unless you’re really strong
A new age
a new me
I wonder
who I’ll be
I’ve searched my whole life
through a forest of tall trees
looking for all the answers
as if they’re there on the breeze
Just more questions
forever found
scattered lifelessly
on the ground
Wonder if I’ll ever find my way
I’m over halfway through
This is just how life is
when you’re turning fifty-two
© 2024 Michelle Cook
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Hi, Michelle! I thought you’d like to see what you’re writing inspired…
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This is so cool you guys did this!!! I love it when people get inspired and do stuff like this.
Here’s another idea for you. It’s something I did awhile back and it was a fun exercise.
Also, I have about four years of writing prompts that I used to create for my readers. They’re on my other blog if you’re interested.
https://puttingmyfeetinthedirt.com/category/writing-prompts/
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We’ve done Golden Shovel!! I’ll definitely check out your other blog site, too! Thank you for being our muse this week!
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Oh that’s awesome! And thanks for having me. If you ever wanna send a challenge my way, feel free! I’d love to participate. Here’s my email… herwritinghaven@gmail.com
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Love that!
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I’m rereading this piece out loud and I LOVE the way it sounds! So well done!!
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Thank you… 😊
I find that’s the best way to read and absorb poetry. 😉
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