Lawrence S. Pertillar

Needing Structure - Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
A spackling 'now' used,
Will not disguise
The appearance of cracks.
Shouldn't a wall be erected...
Before this is applied to that?
I know the blueprint calls
For an action to take place.
But applying spackle to the bricks...
First
Seems too quick and such a waste.
And yet I understand,
When you say the patience you held
Has slipped from your hands.
But wouldn't it be wonderful...
If you and the rest,
Saw this as a team effort at its best.
And not as an individual quest in a contest?
Perhaps you will find...
That blueprint means more than a bunch of lines.
And minds working together,
Saves accusations traded.
To build upon a foundation claimed,
Needing structure and a purpose...
As well as a name to adorn the frame!
And this you say is a craft you crave?
Which part of it is understood?
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Several of my poems have multiple meanings.
This is one of them. Even the composition of this poem
loses its 'structure' towards the end.
Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated. (Report)Reply
Patience is a virtue, or so they say.
I wonder, have they ever really been in a hurry.
Very nice write Lawrence.
'Keep on inking the Pages'
Poison (Report)Reply
poetically meaningful to me. take care.
got to go now. i need to trash/redo/ edit some of my stuff. one should really looove their craft. (Report)Reply