Still Standing

I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to maintain one's self on this earth is not a hardship but a passtime, if we live simply and wisely. - Thoreau

as i wipe the highwayed miles from my eyes

i can't help but remember

chrysalis days

abominable nights

summers lying in the hammock of paradise

winters skating on thin ice

always paying market price

still it was nice

with the free ticket of faith

the undying song 'pon my lyric lips

plucked on the strings of god's esoteric harp

still hoping

still dreaming

still standing

in eternity

don't try to convince me otherwise

Author's Note

"We must have infinite faith in each other. If we have not, we must never let it leak out that we have not. Remember that the smallest seed of faith is of more worth than the largest fruit of happiness." - Thoreau

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is the third poem of yours I've read this morning & I could not think of anything to say in response. That has not happened before -- usually I very much relate to what you're saying. I love the imagery you use in this poem, even if I fail to string it together into a distinct message. Maybe it's just a longing for the times when we were so busy attacking life, we didn't have time to dissect it. We just lived it . . . chewed it up and spit it out! Here's wishing you & your loved ones a bright Christmas week! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Pete]

wow, i literally just finished this. your take is keen as always. i think that what i mean here is that when you cling to faith that's all that matters no matter where you are taken. it's all good no matter because you're holding onto something that can't be taken unless we willingly give it up. it's a loyal constant that gets us through. we can't let circumstances dictate our happiness. we can always be happy if we dare. happy holidays to you and your's margie. (((HUGS))) back 'atcha my friend ... :)

[Pete]

p.s. don't fret. i often read something and am at a loss for what to say in review. maybe that's what a good write is supposed to do - leave us at a loss for words. better to feel than think ... :)

[RTN]

Pete, you are powerful! Your faith is admirable. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.
Blessings,

[Pete]

thank you rtn. blessings ... :)