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Sparks

March 24, 2008 by Shirley

When stumbling into foreign land
without a clue, much less a plan

No one else need feel remorse
for those who choose a wayward course

Though well meant gestures oft inspire
a wayward spark can fuel the fire.

Posted in Poetry | Tagged good intentions, Poetry, sparks | 11 Comments

11 Responses to “Sparks”

on March 24, 2008 at 2:26 pm1 Bob

I sure like the sound of this, even if the inspiration for it is a mystery to me. As usual, your rhythm and meter are impeccable.
on March 24, 2008 at 11:30 pm2 Samanthamj

Nice… Makes me want to go wander off the beaten path… to see where I might wind up.

I use to do that when I was a teen… walk my dog in the woods… go off into the brush… see how long it took us to find our way out to the other side. We always made it… maybe some muddy shoes and a few pricker scratches along the way… but, still much cooler and more fun than the main path ever was.

=)
smj
on March 25, 2008 at 6:49 am3 harry furness

Our apathy fuels that fire - when we were all looking away, someone picked up the deadwood and set it ablaze… nice one, I really liked your images. thanks - a fan
on March 25, 2008 at 6:56 am4 Gerald Galindez

your full of ideas shirl…..

how old are you?
on March 25, 2008 at 7:02 am5 Shirley

Thanks, Harry. Get out the marshmallows!

Gerald, you make me laugh. I’m actually 29 but I look a little older than that so I tell people I’m 53!

Samantha, Thank you too! I love to wander through the woods myself – only got lost once but it was enough.
on March 25, 2008 at 7:40 am6 ozymandiaz

BAM! Now there is a nail hit squarely on the head.
on March 25, 2008 at 7:47 am7 Shirley

Thanks, Oz…ouch!
on March 25, 2008 at 9:34 pm8 paisley

you just never know.. sometimes i feel more is accomplished by standing back than fanning the flames… this was wonderful shirley….
on March 26, 2008 at 12:50 am9 Charles

I must say reading your work is a nice way to excuse myself from reality for a bit of the day to sit and think about your great poetry
on March 26, 2008 at 9:06 am10 gerald

Oh, you are so young shirl..
but you know what, as i read your work..
as if i was reading a famous literary pillar. ~_^

very exquisite, makes me smile always…. hehe

do you love Middle earth?
on March 26, 2008 at 9:34 pm11 Shirley

Thanks Jodi. I guess it depends on whether you want fire or smoke! LOL

Hi Chuck, Oh, Charles sounds so official! Congrats on your new site and thank you for all your beautiful comments!

Hi Gerald, “A Famous Literary Pillar”…I’ll settle for that. As far as Middle earth goes…I prefer being on the surface! Thank you.