My Window is a Flat Planet
Clouds spill up
defying gravity
They melt away
like chances not taken
But some escape
and sail like boats
beyond the view
of our own beliefs
__________Colleen Redman / Poets United
"A blog is to a writer what a canvas is to an artist." ~ Colleen Redman
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January 27th, 2018 7:10 pm
So many chances not taken. We have to think about this, and not let them escape! So much to think about here, Colleen.
January 28th, 2018 4:14 am
Love that image of clouds melting away like chances not taken…
January 28th, 2018 5:13 am
Love these moments with the clouds.
January 28th, 2018 5:49 am
I think that we have to live with those few who sail… chances are after all just chances.
January 28th, 2018 6:45 am
Once humans were quite jealous of the natural world not knowing how it all worked but that is all over now as everything has a logical explanation which I really don’t want to hear about!
January 28th, 2018 7:26 am
I love the vivid visuals – and, even more, the way the last line of each verse says something much deeper.
January 28th, 2018 7:59 am
I like the simile between lost chances and clouds. A most enjoyable read.
January 28th, 2018 8:23 am
I love the whimsy of the images you created. What a delightful way to encourage taking chances.
January 28th, 2018 8:56 am
Love that image of clouds melting away like chances not taken!?
January 28th, 2018 9:27 am
Sometimes, lost chances do seem to float away, but sometimes new opportunities soar beyond belief.
January 28th, 2018 9:36 am
Our belief is sometimes so limited. I’m glad there are things (clouds, for instance) that can sail beyond it.
January 28th, 2018 10:36 am
cool perspective. thanks for turning the world upside down in a good way Colleen.
January 28th, 2018 11:44 am
I love the image of those clouds floating up and away!
January 28th, 2018 1:31 pm
The flat world ideals and ships sailing over the edge has always captured my imagination. In a world built on so many abstract thoughts, it does seem difficult to truly believe.
January 28th, 2018 1:58 pm
Yes, clouds can bring the magic, just give them a few minutes. Nicely done!
January 28th, 2018 3:23 pm
Clever write – window give us a wonderful but narrow view the heavens. I love the images you have created.
Anna :o]
January 28th, 2018 5:06 pm
Beautiful recognition…