Thursday, August 17, 2017

Flood -- Poets United -- Midweek motif

Flood

on desert roads         low spots usually have a flood gauge        and a caution sign

if the water reaches this point    do not drive in           the world seems hot and dry

water does not penetrate     the hard desert landscape          flash floods fill arroyos

like love's first bloom        the heart is full to over flowing        no flood gauges

no caution signs                 we rush right in                      throw caution to the wind

no thought of a broken heart      can you swim               keep your head above water

save yourself          maybe a distress flag                     and a life vest in your tool box

until you know                   if he is Mr. Right             ..or Mr. Wrong




August 16, 2017



7 comments:

Mary said...

Ah, you are right, Annell, sometimes we do rush right in....throwing caution to the wind. We just hope for the best!

Susan said...

I'm not sure where we would put the road sign--a tattoo maybe? From desert to flood in an instant--ah youth! I remember when love seemed that simple. It never was. Neat poem.

Sherry Blue Sky said...

I love the comparison of love to floods. It is just that discombobulating. I really like this one, Annell.

Sumana Roy said...

"we rush right in"...Love is blind ;)

tonispencer said...

I like the comparison of floods and love - so true. Keep your head above water!

Anonymous said...

strong tide,
lovely poetry.

Anita Sabat said...

Different & unique style of expression!
Flood in a desert...
Need to survive.

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