Walterrean Salley Poems

Life is
As a flower—
Folding and unfolding,
Blossoming and blooming to full
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In stark silence, the
Ticking sound of the clock made
Me ever aware
Of the fleeting moments of
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In troubles, faith seems
To grow deeper, as one is
Compelled by that which
Is seen to rely upon
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Seems like a dream, but I know that it's true
For we mere mortals do not have a clue.
‘Tho I can't tell all the beauty it holds
Heaven is perfect with its street of gold.
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Fathomless the pain
In the wake of life's duress-
Amidst all the hurt
And undue brokenness.
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Bills! Bills!
They're here to stay.
And never seem
To go away.
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Dear God please protect us:
Country, state and town.
Our family and friends.
And life all around—
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(The July 2005 Mission to the
International Space Station)
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There was a rabbit that had no home;
Such hopping soul could only roam.
Where ever he’d pass,
He'd eat of the grass.
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I heard an old familiar sound
Just on the other day,
Which started me to thinking
In a nostalgic way.
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