LEAVING LEMIR

I used to run in lines Straight and sharp Never veering Til I met desire In secret, she led me Down paths of pleasure Just out of reach The fire thickened and finally.......ROARED!!! Freedom, at last I scribbled for the first time Playing without an image Skipping to the beat of MY drum Swinging as high as the sky Til reality brought me to earth And I planted my feet In quicksand and finally......settled Every escape brought bars New and unfamiliar Seasons of unknown shelter Smothered hope of roses Dandelions sufficed As the wind whipped and whirled Leaving my withered soul With a stem and finally......LOVE wins Waving goodbye to Lemir Written by Trudy Schrader on 01-02-2024