Choices
by Robin Walls
A moment not too soon
She chose her way
Different than the current stream expected.
And though she may be labeled
Quite old-fashioned
Peace is the companion she respected.
A joyful journey
Favored all her own
Simple, self-effacing and sublime.
Value not determined
By her sister
Left her both lonely and alive.
The badges pinned for glory
Are not hers
Truth revealed itself to her this way.
Now she can move forward
Few will follow
For one’s choices are not easily unmade.
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Robin's poem, Choices, won third place in the general public category.
Why I like this poem: It speaks about what may lay beneath the obvious...it reminds us not to judge based on petty outward appearance. On the other hand, we must sometimes accept the notion everyone may not understand the path we choose. Thank you, Robin, for sharing your poem.
Choices
An Autumn Haiku
by Lisa Estep
Light rain, a quiet house.
In response, our spirits stir.
We survived summer.
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Lisa's poem, An Autumn Haiku, won first place in the family category.
Why I like this poem: For me...especially this past summer...living in an overly hot, sustained, dry summer felt as a heavy weight which would never be lifted. Lisa's poem speaks of the rebirth or relief those of us in hot climates feel as we begin to experience the slight cooling of the autumn weather. You think rebirth happens in spring...not for us. Thank you, Lisa.
An Autumn Haiku, Photo by Lisa Estep
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