Tuesday, September 6, 2016

What is Life?--By Richard Sponaugle--United States

What is Life?

Wide eyed dreams never set sail;
blown like dust by gusts that wail.
But my bitterness ended,
once the wind was befriended.
Call me a bum and a drifter.
Some folks think I’m a grifter,
on a slow job from the cops,
cause my homes are mere pit stops
I go where the zephyrs lead me.
My laissez faire life’s freed me.
My goals are achieved each day;
seeing sunrise by the bay.
My dreams come true every night;
gazing at stars and twilight.
But the biggest change yet trod,
is getting closer to God.

Richard Sponaugle was born 4-20-60 in Maryland and raised in Northern Virginia.  He received a BA from George Mason University. A prolific poet and songwriter, he has been published in many venues.

2 comments:

  1. Thank you Richard, for this sensitive poem that explores life and change, and dreams and struggles. Like especially your insightful line that the biggest change is "getting closer to God."

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  2. Dear Michael--Thanks you for your lovely comments on Rick's poem. I will mail your thoughts to him.

    Dear Rick--Thank you for your ongoing support. It is wonderful to have you a part of Whispers.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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