Not So Easygoing

So far as my experience goes, travelers generally exaggerate the difficulties of the way. Like most evil, the difficulty is imaginary; for what's the hurry? - Thoreau

crowing

stooped over from hoeing

swore he could hear the grass growing

not sure of where tomorrow was going

clinging to what yesterday was still showing

faithfully churchgoing

age showing

lint pockets empty and owing

fate claiming but destiny bestowing

rowing and towing

time foregoing

rock throwing

blood flowing and mind-blowing

overflowing

unknowing

not sure where he was going

for the time being,

no choice but to go along with whichever way the wind was blowing

Author's Note

"I am struck by the fact that the more slowly trees grow at first, the sounder they are at the core, and I think that the same is true of human beings. We do not wish to see children precocious, making great strides in their early years like sprouts, producing a soft and perishable timber, but better if they expand slowly at first, as if contending with difficulties, and so are solidified and perfected. Such trees continue to expand with nearly equal rapidity to extreme old age." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Ayesha Faiz]

I really felt this one. It flows so smoothly, like a beat full of struggle and strength. That last line about going with the wind—wow, it says so much with so little. Beautifully real. Great job, Pete.

[Pete]

thanks for sharing thoughts. glad you could feel it.