Sunday, April 10, 2016

Retrogrades



Taking alternative route at night
my bus lost its bearings, we found ourselves
inclined to one side, in a ditch
followed “one-by-one” command, in silence
squeezed our muscle-guts-throats, while eggs fell from
the shelf to floor between seats…, - in the
window…

was it a grey-rain-day-Mercury
taken advantage of retrogrades?..
anyway, we reviewed our days,
years, people and states  - all being well, laughing
out loud, walked away leaving the bus
in a stopper mode on a verge…


live in a moment
sliding in the deep ditch
enjoy the journey



 Shared with PU Poetry Pantry #297
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18 comments:

  1. DonnaApril 10, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    Life hits some days like a Mercury retrograde....which is coming up in a couple of weeks so batten down the hatches!

    Donna@LivingFromHappiness

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  2. Anthony DuceApril 10, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Always enjoy the journey... Enjoyed this...

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  3. Sherry Blue SkyApril 10, 2016 at 1:10 PM

    This is a positive take on a frightening event. Thankfully all were able to walk away.

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  4. brudbergApril 10, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    I would say when there is life there is hope... it sounds like it could have ended worse.

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  5. Sanaa RizviApril 10, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    I agree with Sherry, this is certainly a positive outlook.

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  6. Purba chakrabortyApril 10, 2016 at 2:30 PM

    loved the concluding lines :)

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  7. Pat HattApril 10, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    Sometimes we sure have to look for the positive spin when life tries to make us take it on the chin

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  8. C.C.April 10, 2016 at 4:21 PM

    What an optimistic reminder that even on those days when we find ourselves sliding into the deep ditch, still we can live in the moment and try to find ways to enjoy the journey!!

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  9. MaryApril 10, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    Yes, we have to enjoy the journey, the journey of life...it is all we can do really if we are to survive AND thrive.

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  10. Sumana RoyApril 10, 2016 at 10:44 PM

    life teases sometimes...the brave ones keep the humor intact...

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  11. Old EggApril 11, 2016 at 12:41 AM

    Little do we know how close we are to catastrophe every day. How thankful we should be for the fact we still survive. Every experience is a lesson...we should take heed.

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  12. RatApril 11, 2016 at 3:32 PM

    Live in a moment and enjoy the journey.. Perfect!

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  13. ZQApril 11, 2016 at 5:30 PM

    You covered your theme and the experience very well. I did end reading the piece with a smile.
    ZQ

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  14. totomaiApril 11, 2016 at 6:02 PM

    I think we should be prepared with each new day. The last part is definitely, we should enjoy our daily journey

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  15. Magaly GuerreroApril 12, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    If we are going to fall anyway, we might as well go for the fun slide. Besides, who knows what Mercury's moods will have in store for us...

    Love the positive energy flowing through this poem. ♥

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  16. J Cosmo NewberyApril 12, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Makes the best story. For years to come, getting better each year.

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  17. Jae RoseApril 12, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    I think humbird you can create a silver lining out of any unexpected journey - for that alone a :)

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  18. Carrie Van HornApril 12, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    A positive attitude always makes for a better journey for sure! Love this!

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