08 February 2022

Wild Mind Rages




Wild mind co-creates while
challenging the logic of
well-arranged existence.

Wild mind channels youthful
spirits everywhere, insists
we embrace and save trees.

Wild mind colors outside the lines,
uproots well-kept lawns, rues
“the dying of the light.”

Wilderness claims wild minds.
Linger, linger, urges her heart.
Make it last. Make it last.


earthweal weekly challenge: WILD MIND



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8 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue Sky2/08/2022 8:15 PM

    Ah, this poem sinks into my heart, every word another drop of truth. So beautiful, Susan. Make it last, indeed!

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  2. Kerfe2/08/2022 9:07 PM

    I like especially that third stanza. Much to uproot, many lines to cross.

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  3. Brendan2/09/2022 4:51 AM

    A gorgeous bloom of wild mind. The ecosystem of wild mind is diverse, infused with galloping abandon, disrupts the permagreen lawns and lingers long past sunset. Amen and amen.

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  4. Yvonne Osborne2/09/2022 7:32 AM

    Nice work! I love "wild mind colors outside the lines". Yes, uproot those heavily chemicofied lawns and save some trees. And just to say, I LOVE Wendall Berry. Thanks for highlighting him and for writing his poem.

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  5. Anonymous2/09/2022 8:09 AM

    Oh yes, make it last!

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  6. Jane Dougherty2/09/2022 2:50 PM

    Yes, I liked that line too—wild mind colours outside the lines.

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  7. Ingrid2/10/2022 1:56 AM

    Amen to this!

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  8. lindi2/12/2022 10:02 AM

    Amen indeed! A beautiful glimpse into wild mind. Wonderful.

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