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For a Turn

James Corsale 1965 (Pittsburgh)

For a turn
We run and climb
Chase a dream
Love being kind

For a turn
We learn a seeking
Approach towards
Life in a large world

For a turn
We escape into sadness
Whims of a short day
In a brief, dark travel

For a turn
We imagine
Smallness of time
Being considerable

For a turn
We strike a chord
Harmonious, happy
And cherished

For a turn
We are still
We are staid
For a turn

And we lie awake
Waiting
A smile on our face
Careful not to move
With a sudden shuddering

We wait for a turn
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Submitted on March 26, 2021

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Scheme Abxx Acxx Axxd Axbd Axxx AxxA xcxxc a
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 454
Words 100
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 1
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James Corsale

James Corsale I was born in Pittsburgh PA in 1965. He recently converted to Judaism. Along the way he has created many interests including biology, reading, walking and keeping a journal of his poems. more…

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