Balance

I thought that I could balance a feather on a rock,
But though I tried it often, the feather ran amok,
And went wherever feathers go when feathers go astray—
But I have yet to give up hope that I’ll succeed one day.

Poem © 2019 by Magical Mystical Teacher

More Midweek Motif at Poets United: “Balance/Paradox”

Posted on January 15, 2019, in light verse, Midweek Motif, Poets United, Rhyming poetry and tagged balance, light verse, rhyming poetry. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.

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Sherry Blue Sky | January 16, 2019 at 11:25 am

I love it! Feathers and rocks! Maybe a bigger feather next time? Smiles.

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annell4 | January 16, 2019 at 12:30 pm

I am sure if you keep at it, you will succeed. You make me think of Andy Goldsworthy, Rivers and Tides!

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Magaly Guerrero | January 16, 2019 at 1:42 pm

Feathers are wild things… that can be only be loved by those who keep at it.

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Myrna Rosa | January 16, 2019 at 2:02 pm

Perseverance is worth it. Let us all strive for balance.

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oldegg | January 16, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Try it the other way round and balance the rock on a feather…it’s much easier isn’t it?

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Sumana Roy | January 16, 2019 at 11:06 pm

I love both ‘feather’ and ‘rock’ literally & also the flight with hope. Inspiring.

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gillena cox | January 17, 2019 at 9:31 am

Feathers and rocks, this has to be a propasal for contemplation

Much love…

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susanstoo | January 18, 2019 at 7:24 am

Very quotable! And the image resonates.

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janicead | January 21, 2019 at 7:41 pm

Love it! It tickled my fancy.

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