Monday, April 24, 2017

Still


painting by Megan Duncanson.


Still

“Shoot for the moon, and if you miss it
you’ll still be among the stars.”--Les Brown.

As my eyes open,
glancing out the window
at the dark gray underbelly
of Spring cumulus,

I realize I’m        still alive,
                          still behind on projects,
                          still in pain,
                          still hungry,
                          still ambitious,
                          still in love 
with my wife--
so I greeted

the new day.


Glenn Buttkus

Posted over at dVerse Poets Pub Q44  

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25 comments:

  1. tonispencerApril 24, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    I'm glad in spite of the negative "stills" that you are still in live with your wife. I think we all are behind in projects, tasks that must be done...sigh. it seems the older I get the behinder I get.

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  2. Alison HApril 24, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    A lot of Stills to be thankful for methinks. Wonderful image too.

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  3. indybevApril 24, 2017 at 12:57 PM

    The key words are "still ambitious" and "still in love with my wife". If you manage those two, the rest will fall in place! Nicely written.

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  4. Frank HubenyApril 24, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    Nice quote by Les Brown. I liked the repetition of "still". Beautiful painting by Duncanson and enjoyable audio performance of your poem.

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  5. Justin LambApril 24, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    Love this. I feel the same way about my wife.

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  6. AnonymousApril 24, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    Words of pure beauty Glenn. Gratitude is a powerful force in the world and more so when times are hard.

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  7. Kim M. RussellApril 24, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Such a thankful poem, Glenn! I particularly like the phrase 'dark gray underbelly
    of Spring cumulus' and the effective repetition of 'still'.

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  8. De JacksonApril 24, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    It's a mixed bag, ain't it? Like you, I am still thankful. :)

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  9. lynn__April 24, 2017 at 2:12 PM

    Still much to be grateful for...this post sparkles like a gem, Glenn!

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  10. GraceApril 24, 2017 at 2:43 PM

    You still got the fire and the love Glenn ~ Thanks for joining us ~

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  11. AnonymousApril 24, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    This is sweet!

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  12. VictoriaApril 24, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    A true (brief) ode to aging well, I believe. Moving through those negatives to embrace the moment. I'm with you.

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  13. Buddah MoskowitzApril 24, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    Profound and inspiring. LOved. Thanks@!

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  14. AnonymousApril 24, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    I still love what you write ;-)

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  15. Arcadia MariaApril 24, 2017 at 5:02 PM

    Nicely done. :)

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  16. Sanaa RizviApril 24, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    This is soo incredibly evocative.. and so romantic!!❤️

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  17. WaltermarksApril 24, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    dark gray underbelly
    of Spring cumulus, That is so expressive. I hear the cumulus coming sometimes and am glad to know i'm still here when it's done. Thanks Glenn

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  18. grapelingApril 24, 2017 at 8:31 PM

    very sweet, Glenn ~

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  19. ThotpurgeApril 25, 2017 at 2:03 AM

    Of course it is the underbelly of the cloud, isn't it!! Loved that line!

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  20. XeniaApril 25, 2017 at 4:02 AM

    I love this Glenn, all your gifts to this world are still here :o)

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  21. CedarwindApril 25, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    A lovely processing of a possibly dark moment that stays afloat. I like your choice of art and the quote as well.

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  22. Kathy ReedApril 25, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    You still have what it takes to draw us in!

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  23. brudbergApril 25, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    Still there are things to do... wonderful

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  24. Maude LynnApril 25, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    This is really gorgeous.

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  25. kaykualaApril 25, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    Such a fun thing to realize one is wealthy with them. There are more to life than just material wealth!

    Hank

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