Sometimes time, sometimes distance
Other times I measured speed
And tried to maintain diaries
That measured my thoughts
Until one day my measuring tape tore
And I was free from being shackled
I discovered a different me
A me that wanted to run
Like a wild stallion
So I dusted my shoes
And laced them up
Despite lying unused for years
They still fit me
Hesitatingly I took a few steps
Then a few more
And suddenly my fear was gone
Nowadays I don't measure anymore
I run
Join me
Run with me into infinity
Wouldn't it be lovely?
The Bilge Master
Beautiful. I love the imagery that this poem has. On a side note, I read that last line in the poem as Julie Andrews in "My Fair Lady". :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! By the way it's Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady
DeleteI was talking about the Broadway original - which had Julie Andrews from which the film was adapted. Also Audrey Hepburn didn't sing any of the songs - it was a ghost singer called Marni Nixon. :)
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