A being of spirit. You tug lightly at the leash
right – left – forward – a little back
the nose in constant use
You do what dogs do best
You are my dog!
.
I listen in the evening hour
the dull program on TV
channel one – channel two – forward – a little back
I find no rest
That is what I do best
.
Coffee and a biscuit
not to sin and eat chocolate
angel and devil bargaining – forward – a little back
strength and weight loss
That is not always what I do best
.
I check my phone
notifications on social media
chatting with a stranger – back and forth
in the endless vastness of cyberspace without disappointment
That I am more or less used to
.
Out into real life
a daring step into a swaying world
doing something for others
out of selfish self-concern
Maybe I will become good at that
.
Meeting people in every way
openness in the heart gives the soul credit
to endure my loneliness
when the notifications fall silent
Then I can endure
.
I may be lonely
or rather just alone
my own company is still of value
and the dog pulls me forward
Luckily, she is good at that
.
I listen into the turmoil of the evening
Ping — and good evening, here are the news
Your voice I still hear
even though you are not here
I suppose I always will
.
My search in life continues
forward – a little right – a little left
backwards I do not know
choices are made and only the future exists
That is the motto of my life
About the Creator
Henrik Hageland
A poet, a writer of feelings and hope. A Dane and inhibitant of the Earth thinking about what is to come.
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