Saturday, February 9, 2019

The Beginning of the End


The Beginning of the End

Clouds and rain that
April spring day
I was born.

I had no idea then
that flowers were
inevitably to bloom.

Hadn’t even the slightest
clue about this life
on Earth I was born into.

Much has been learned
since then (not proper to end
a sentence with a preposition).

Oh, the surprises which lie
ahead. Lightning flash,
then the thunder.
Not even one swear word yet
to describe. In all likelihood,
I just cried.

As it tuned out, the rain
on such a day was a
pretty damn good sign.

Lots of flowers,
and a fair amount of
cursing since then.

Birth, rain, lightning, thunder,
a floral blooming, a tossed salad,
an entree then dessert.

All is said and done—The end.
That’s pretty much it, the story
of my life here on Earth.

A few more odds and ends,
a smattering of ups and downs
thrown into the mix for good measure.

Isn't it remarkable
how the flowers grow?





Chris Hanch 2-9-19

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