Unexpected Song

When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest. - Thoreau

crossed eyes, bow legs and intersecting knees

i  look down upon the cracks in the sidewalk and up to the grandeur of unseparated trees

it's late afternoon, not early dawn

i could be right and i might be wrong

i thought weak but went with strong

my soul may be in turmoil but bananas aren't only for king kong

life is short and my tether long

so i think i'll play another song

i'd like to stay but i've got to go

i need a new place to store my woe

i hear the doorbell's insane chant - ding dong, ding dong

it must be difficult to stuff a deep, long life into a skimpy thong

i must be right 'cuz i'm seldom wrong

i clasp my fingers together like a church steeple

opening the doors and wondering what happened to all of the people

never mind, have a nice day

as i remember the drums and chant to this life's unexpected song

okay ...

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Author's Note

"You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence. Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.: - Thoreau

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the dance of words Pete.
"it's late afternoon, not early dawn
i could be right and i might be wrong
i thought weak but went with strong"
The above lines were my favorite. The twist of life leave us wanting more or wanting less. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Pete]

so kind of you to say coyote. thanks much poet ...

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Pete.