Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Tsunami Words--By Sara Kendrick--United States

Tsunami Words

Soon ~very end~ the last day
Vacation comes to close
There are sighing pines and tear drops
While packing some of the clothes

Life is filled with many options
Even without great riches
How we choose to use each minute
Determines most hitches

One word spoken lashing outward
Can change the form of a day
From it flowing like a slow tide
To a tsunami astray

Sara Kendrick married young and had a family soon after. After her last child went to school, she decided to pursue her GED. A gentlemen who worked with the GED program encouraged her to enroll in college.  She worked part time and cared for her family in addition to her studies. She graduated from Mercer University. Several years ago, after a health crisis, she started writing poetry. 

6 comments:

  1. Hi Sara -

    Your last two lines gave me chills of anticipation. Oh to practice restraint of pen and tongue.

    lvoe,
    Kathy

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  2. Dear Sara, I love the way you compare the way one word can change our days. Brilliant use of the tsunami metaphor! Thank you for sharing this inspiring poem with us. Love, Carolyn D.

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  3. Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--

    clever, insightful poem

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  4. Dear Sara,

    Wonderful insight and wisdom used with a fitting metaphor. I enjoyed reading your poem today thank you for sharing it with us.

    Sandra

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  5. Where is my water-wings when I need them, I need a log to hold on too with this poem Sara! Here is a quick 'sister' poem to compliment yours!

    Whirlpool
    three, times
    twice,
    Water reached up once,
    help me I am drowningggg!
    To lateeee, fading fast
    I'm g
    o
    n
    e!

    ©Jane Richer lol

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