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Poet D. Avery is sharing two of her poems with us this week, and I’ve decided to start with this one, from her collection, Chicken Shift. Poem #2 will be along later in the week. I know you will all enjoy this one, and will share it far and wide!
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When Comes the Time
When comes the time, a road’s the place
The destiny some hens embrace
Chickens rise and leave the nest
To make their dreams manifest.
Their sojourn can’t end unless it begins
So they head out to look within
Pilgrims of regenerate faith
These chickens cross, they go with grace
They cross a road, they pass that test
Continue on their illimitable quest
Till comes the time when they stop, content
They know themselves and where they went.
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D. Avery (196?-20??) has long been a compulsive poet. Despite a very important day job…
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I am very much enjoying your poems, D. They are so clever, with great philosophical thought behind each one. Just why did those chickens cross the road? Love it!
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Thank you, Norah. I was worried about the outcome of the ebooks. And I always worry about being read.
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Being read is a worry. 🙂 The books are great.
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