There is so much in life that we can’t explain, so we just have to keep going. This is an excellent post my friend.
Dustus my husband is very ill and may be put into the hospital today so if I am not on for a few days you will know why and you will know that I am not ignoring you when you do a new post. Keep up the good writing my friend.
I often wondered why anger lingers….always seems to take some kind of intervention to release it in some way…like writing a poem about it. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
This is beautiful. I turned off my music and read it through silently and outloud. It’s true. I mean Your words. The Red Hot Chili Peppers call nervous breakdowns a ‘nervous breakthrough’. I agree. Much Love and Light and Many Thanks to You! Namaste. 🙂
To look at such a moment as a breakthrough is the best possible thing to do. Anthony, Flea, & company, including yourself, are right about that.
Thank you for your kind message. Made me smile 🙂
Oh Adam, I meant to add…when you leave a comment on my blog, if I click on “dustus” it does not take me back to your blog, as it should ??? Seems there’s something up with the link …?
Oooh really like the rhythm of this poem Adam!
‘Rain calms down, so why can’t I?’ is a good line and should be calming BUT…..
‘Slanted slashes still remain’
suggests that there are unresolved issues, hidden scars. 🙂 perhaps I am reading too much into the poem – but it thought provoked me (and that’s always good :))
Lynda, your interpretation is on point—one of the darkest poems I’ve written. Thought-provoking IS always good! I wish more people felt that way 😦 Anyhow, thanks. Insightful feedback.
Well well, you’ve got quite a following, Dustus.
I can see why, this poem is exquisite in it’s succinctness.
You really left out everything unnecessary.
Bravo.
Succinct and straight to the heart with this one Adam. Break down, allows you to build on somewhat stronger foundations. That’s the hope anyway. All the best.
Hi Shan. Thanks 🙂 You reminded me of one of my favorite poetic passages…
“Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”
—Emily Dickinson
May 7, 2010 at 9:29 am
There is so much in life that we can’t explain, so we just have to keep going. This is an excellent post my friend.
Dustus my husband is very ill and may be put into the hospital today so if I am not on for a few days you will know why and you will know that I am not ignoring you when you do a new post. Keep up the good writing my friend.
Love Vi
May 7, 2010 at 9:58 am
Viola, my thoughts are with you and your husband.
Please wish him well for me and send a quick update when possible.
Love to you both
May 7, 2010 at 9:35 am
Viola…..I will be thinking of you .
This poem got me wondering. That is a good thing. 🙂 Have a great weekend.
May 7, 2010 at 9:57 am
You always know how to make me smile, Doraz. In this case the smile is slight—given what Viola just said.
Have a great weekend!
May 7, 2010 at 11:53 am
I often wondered why anger lingers….always seems to take some kind of intervention to release it in some way…like writing a poem about it. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
May 7, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Anger really is a wasted emotion. Poetic intervention… usually helps. You have a great weekend too, Charles.
May 7, 2010 at 12:22 pm
This sounds so much like someone trapped in that veil of depression that settles in. My heart goes out to them.
May 7, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I echo your response, Leslie. Depression levels many good people.
Have a wonderful weekend.
May 7, 2010 at 12:41 pm
This is beautiful. I turned off my music and read it through silently and outloud. It’s true. I mean Your words. The Red Hot Chili Peppers call nervous breakdowns a ‘nervous breakthrough’. I agree. Much Love and Light and Many Thanks to You! Namaste. 🙂
May 7, 2010 at 4:41 pm
To look at such a moment as a breakthrough is the best possible thing to do. Anthony, Flea, & company, including yourself, are right about that.
Thank you for your kind message. Made me smile 🙂
May 7, 2010 at 3:55 pm
a lovely poem, vivid imagery and a nice juxtaposition.well done Adam
May 7, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Thanks, wordwand. You’re a kind individual, talented poet too.
May 7, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Cannot explain….
has this resounding echo
Adam you know how to do a lot with a few words
have a great weekend
and love to Viola
May 8, 2010 at 9:29 am
You have a great weekend too, Leslie. Thank you
May 8, 2010 at 3:13 am
adam its a real beauty. simply fabulous.
May 8, 2010 at 9:30 am
Thank you, Trisha. Appreciate all your kind feedback. Have a wonderful weekend.
May 8, 2010 at 4:36 am
i like that line ‘slanted slashes still remain’
Read out loud that completes the first part so well
May 8, 2010 at 9:36 am
Sometimes raindrops look like beaded diagonal lines on a window pain; sometimes they look like clean thin lines. Have a nice weekend, K
May 8, 2010 at 10:51 am
aaawwww….lloved it
completely 🙂
simply awesome adam..
happy saturday 🙂
cheerios 😀
May 8, 2010 at 11:21 am
Happy Saturday to you too, Meg! Thanks.
cheerios 🙂
May 8, 2010 at 11:54 am
Hi Adam, amazing writing as always.
Have a nice weekend 🙂
marinela x
May 8, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Marinela, thank you. Have an awesome weekend too.
cheers 🙂
May 9, 2010 at 2:42 am
Wow ! This is Great Adam ! I can’t stop reading it over and over ! 🙂
May 9, 2010 at 2:45 am
Oh Adam, I meant to add…when you leave a comment on my blog, if I click on “dustus” it does not take me back to your blog, as it should ??? Seems there’s something up with the link …?
May 9, 2010 at 8:57 am
Thanks, Colleen. Not sure why the link isn’t working. I probably messed up something when dropping the comment. No worries. Glad you like the poem.
May 9, 2010 at 8:46 am
tight poem adam…i have been there…
May 9, 2010 at 9:04 am
Thanks for sharing that, Brian. Have a nice Sunday.
May 9, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Oooh really like the rhythm of this poem Adam!
‘Rain calms down, so why can’t I?’ is a good line and should be calming BUT…..
‘Slanted slashes still remain’
suggests that there are unresolved issues, hidden scars. 🙂 perhaps I am reading too much into the poem – but it thought provoked me (and that’s always good :))
May 10, 2010 at 7:50 am
Lynda, your interpretation is on point—one of the darkest poems I’ve written. Thought-provoking IS always good! I wish more people felt that way 😦 Anyhow, thanks. Insightful feedback.
May 9, 2010 at 3:22 pm
A little gift for you here: http://2a24.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/kindness-card-for-you-all/
Enjoy the moment,dear friend!! 🙂 😉
May 10, 2010 at 7:55 am
Appreciate the kind gesture, Alina. cheers
In addition to the moment, enjoy the week. lol 🙂
May 9, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Have a week that will be full of many magical moments. 🙂
May 10, 2010 at 7:56 am
Presto! Okay, all set. lol
You too, Doraz. Have a magical week 🙂
May 10, 2010 at 1:10 am
yes,
I feel that at times.
May 10, 2010 at 7:58 am
Last week was extremely rough for me, Jingle. However, this week is brand new and full of possibilities. Let’s all make it a great one! 🙂
May 10, 2010 at 1:11 am
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/sunday-special-awards-for-remarkable-memes-and-participants/
Meme participation awards,
Sorry for being late.
It takes me days to have everyone notified!
May 10, 2010 at 8:00 am
No worries. I often wonder how you find the time 🙂
May 10, 2010 at 8:29 am
Well well, you’ve got quite a following, Dustus.
I can see why, this poem is exquisite in it’s succinctness.
You really left out everything unnecessary.
Bravo.
May 10, 2010 at 9:05 am
B, you helped me before anyone else did… thanks, respect, keep writing!
http://ethotericthough.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/through-the-narrow-slit-of-now/
May 11, 2010 at 8:54 am
I can’t believe I was the first to sing your praises, Adam. Though I’m glad that what I have done has left such an impression upon you.
May 11, 2010 at 9:18 am
You 1st brought attention to my work by writing reviews & including me among some great work. I’m grateful.
May 11, 2010 at 5:49 am
Succinct and straight to the heart with this one Adam. Break down, allows you to build on somewhat stronger foundations. That’s the hope anyway. All the best.
May 11, 2010 at 7:02 am
Hi Shan. Thanks 🙂 You reminded me of one of my favorite poetic passages…
“Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”
—Emily Dickinson