Sunday 7 February 2010

a wisp of smoke
one moment rising
then gone -
so too this fleeting life
passing before our eyes

6 comments:

Frank... said...

Our ephemeral lives and the smoke interweave beautifully in this poem, Paul...

Devika Jyothi said...

Very interesting juxtaposition and imagery, Paul,

wishes,
devika

Kristin Riggs said...

The bible tells us that life is a vapor, but that truth becomes more real with each passing year, doesn't it? So perfectly stated, Paul. Makes me want to make the most out of today...

Paul Smith said...

Thank you all for the comments, always appreciated.

serendipity said...

very indianesque : merges with my philosophy
a wisp of smoke
one moment rising
then gone -

Paul Smith said...

Serendipity, thank you for dropping by and leaving your comment, it is much appreciated.