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Vigil
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Meandering down the road of living,
Our vision obscured by the ever changing opacity of the future.
Hindered by turning to look at a past,
That is always crystal clear.

A vigil must be kept,
Yes, a vigil must be kept.

With steely eyes search the way forward,
Remember actions now are what make it so.
Do try to show some restraint.

The sycophant comes smiling,
Lusting for your essense.
So many variables,
Shape the future.
Feeling helpless?
Live conscientiously now and the future will take care of itself.

But still, a vigil must be kept.



(c)2010 Walt Hardester 

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 Reviews of "Vigil"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 26, 2010
I appreciate this wise philosophical perspective and advice, Walt. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on June 17, 2010
An attitude of quiet watchfulness is advisable in these turbulent times, Walt, it's true. I like the sense of mystery to this write and especially the sense of urgency and impact of your repetition. Strikes a slight chord of paranoia, but that's probably just me!

On another tack, I love your new Biog picture. What a stunning capture! Certainly far from the madding crowd in that environment... Kate xx

Reviewed on June 16, 2010
YESSs! It must, I love the word "VIGIL"
and this POEM WALT!
See you on F.B. I hope "SOON" and I shared many albums to view, if you do...
AWAKENING the Vigil in you
I hope you will do
In time this will show
the with just cause...
I love lemurs.. Or is a lemur...
Blessings, Love and Hugs, Shee
P.S. I didn't forget the warm scarf, in Winter you have one!☺

Reviewed on June 13, 2010
But still, a vigil must be kept. How very true. We can make tomorrow a better day by being good today. Thanks dear Walter for this great wisdom.

Reviewed on June 11, 2010
Well penned Walt and thought provoking.

Reviewed by Paul Judges
Reviewed on June 11, 2010
Very well put together, Walt

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
A vigil to keep the path brightly illuminated...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Walt, we tend sometimes to overlook remaining vigilant. But as you wisely remind us, it is an invaluable trait. May peace and love be always with you my dear friend. Jon Michael

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Always Vigil in life gives you all the information we need. Good to catch you today.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Well written Walt!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Wow, Walt! Watch-your-back was never written so well...great advice for us all. Vigil and Restraint...great keywords to clear our visions!
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Well said!

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Keeping vigil ... what a wonderful way of expressing life. Well said.

God bless you, Kathy

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
I love this Walt, yes much wisdom in this poem!

Peace, love and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
True & quite well written...e

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
good write keeping the vigil, living consciously-well said

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
But still, a vigil must be kept.

How so very true.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Deep, but you know you are so right... I think our whole life is about keeping ever vigilant against eveil and chaos...
fee

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on June 9, 2010
Very profound words, Walt! Wisdom abounds in your verses as well!
Enjoyed very much.

Anna


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