Midweek Motif PU
life
is a struggle
a lot of the time
filled with
disappointment
broken dreams
disillusionment
peppered
with wonderful memories
splendid moments
always too brief
never long enough
just like the perfect summer
as long as we are still
on a boat
we are all survivors
it's a smooth ride for some
turbulent for others
some want to jump off
some cling to a wreckage
some opt for alternate ways
to stay afloat
Michael Leunig
survival depends
on prevailing weather
luck
karma
ancestors
maybe even guardian angels
or other mysterious forces at work
pulling the strings
"as long as we are still
ReplyDeleteon a boat
we are all survivors"
And, you imply, as long as we do someone else's bidding. Cutting.
Yes being on a boat..afloat...is the first step of survival - i love the Leunig cartoon - sums things up perfectly
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is a smooth ride for some and turbulent for others. Beautifully executed.
ReplyDeleteI love the lines Susan quotes also. AND the cartoon about the toucan. So good! Loved this, Rall. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery well written. So true this is :)
ReplyDeleteSurvival also depends on skillful planning but few who flee have time for that. As to be expected from you another apt and telling post.
ReplyDeleteLife is a struggle the journey can be rough but, as long as we have a boat of some type we can survive. Perhaps, there are powers at play one never knows. ugh..to broken dreams but, the good news we can dream another dream to help us along.
ReplyDeleteThe lines Susan quotes are particularly striking to an Australian – where any way of getting off the boat is a terrible result.
ReplyDeleteMysterious forces. Those must be keeping me a survivor right now. Thanks for the read!
ReplyDeleteLet's all hold each other's hand tightly on that boat...
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