There is a lot of history in rust
Experiences hidden away in flecks of iron
A lot like us holding life together
Outwardly flaking away with time’s oxidation
Held together through times of storm
Standing proud in the strength of youth
There is a lot of history in rust
Secrets left untold in deteriorating minds
Lost forever in hurricanes last blow
Just oxidation on the beach
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
I really liked the analogy of rust with experience and it’s ability to withstand storm, outwardly oxidized but inwards stronger due to trails of life. You did a fine job with the words, relevant for the present time. Great work Monsieur!
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Thank you Tanya, for your kind assessment! You understood my intent very well!
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I’m glad, take care.
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Well said, Tanya! My sentiments exactly.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, Tanya.
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🙂
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A very good poem, Dwight. My favorite line: “Experiences hidden away in flecks of iron”
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Sort of seems that way from time to time. Thanks Lisa.
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Dwight, I liked your photos. They work well with the poem. Told in a reflective and wistful mood, the poem has a very deep message about human endurance and the passage of time. Very beautiful post. Have a great weekend! Cheryl
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Thank you Chreyl. I am glad you read below the surface of it all!
You too!
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Yes!
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Nice!
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Thank you so much!
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Adore your photo Dwight… and your ‘history in rust’ theme/concept poem, is thought evoking…Reminds me of the Title from Neil Young’s album from 1971 “Rust Never Sleeps”
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This is my second Rust poem recently! Thank you Ivor. I needed something a little different.
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Yes… I’m always trying to produce something different…. …
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Keeps it interesting!
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Whoa, Neil Young came to my mind, too!!
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Yeah… I’ve the video Neil Young’s concert “Rust Never Sleeps”…
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Rust things are book of memories . And a great blog it is 👌👌
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Thank you, I agree!!
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☺️☺️☺️👍🏻👍🏻
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It’s better to burn out than it is to rust.
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Tends to happen a little quicker! My choice as well!
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I seem to be rusting as fast as I burn out.
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Ha… I know what you mean!
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I think my reply is in the wrong place. Seems like that’s my world.
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Excellent treatment of a favourite subject
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Thank you Derrick! Seems we know a lot about rust!!
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There’s always a story
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Yes, for sure!
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You have made such a sensitive analogy. Makes me think, have I been unnoticing towards the ongoing rusting on and around me? Have I mistaken the flakes that formed as repulsive crusts and not seen what is lost when they fall off? The last two lines made me particularly sad. Heart touching, and the photos are lovely…
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Thank you so very much for your sensitive analysis! Yes, as folks age their opinions and ideas and truth often gets shed like flakes of rust by the next generation! I appreciate your comment!
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I believe this is why writing is so important and telling your story very significant for the next generation and beyond.
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And you write it so beautifully!
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Thank you!
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Wonderfully expressed… Analogy is amazing
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Thank you so much! Well, I am a little rusty when made this easier to write!! :>)
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