some of us
coast through
our days
never facing
a major hurdle
never learning that big lesson
maybe a small epiphany
now and then but
but not a revelation
some of us
are good with the path
of least resistance
the view from the bleachers
where there are no defining
moments
few, if any, victory laps
still
many of us
feel little desperation
in our own
ordinary knowledge
the bits of experience
we've pieced together
the little lessons that
built us up
or knocked us down
some of us
have not discovered
our own voice
yet we find some solace
some peace
in what we have to say
it can take a while
to hear the drummer
to find the words
as we go along
all the while knowing
that lip-syncing
someone else's song
should never be enough...
Barry DeCarli
May 19, 2017
On South Street, Easthamptom
©Barry DeCarli
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Find examples of new & old poems written by Barry DeCarli. Poetry from Barry's two books, Almost (1979) & Of Sun and Rain (1973) and many written much more recently.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
going through the motions
Friday, May 5, 2017
fiber art
could I
too imagine the stars
as I rolled this
fiber form
in the palm
of my hand
more than just
black and white
felt
she imagined
but a small piece
of the night
sky
could she
too imagine
a piece of the universe
our own Earth
close
with both hands
to share
to shelter
to keep safe
Barry DeCarli
May 5, 2017
On South Street
©Barry DeCarli
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