HOW we have been here Before
i now look as then
within your eyes
and –> your skin makes me
cry \ being human /-[= A WINDOW
all life Looks Out]-
if you give me breathing holes
will i allow you to love me?
only One breath determines life
and love at any given time | i love
everything and everyone. So imagine
how many i feel each day that dies?
I always look up to the stars
more there dear
and how I love you so much it
aches _.
Jesus and Love = Eternity
:: 11.30.2023 ::
IT’S time
to be religiously blind
it’s time
to be color blind
it’s time
to love
and time to live
IT’s time
to be considerate
it’s time
to be compassionate
it’s time
to be kind
and support a child
support a poet
support each other
it’s time!
:: 11.30.2023 ::
it's within my Skin
IT WAS MY ORIGINAL THOUGHT
i thought why? EVERYTHING in my
life is where I am at __ how i fell
for music, hearts, and words
}in my poetry i was abused
never had that pretty smile
or a hug < if you were me; misery
, misery, oh, yes always alone
living within a bruised face | characters
are individuals who then become friends
and like all of them they kick my face
and become paragraphs and articles
then books and then…i choose to be me
only if you love me /please never allow
days go by without challenging them!
misery –> mystery! A bad shadow around me /
she follows around \ it might just be fine
thing but not for me or my miserable soul___
:: 11.26.2023 ::
I hear greatest thunder from the valley below:
Love, something about her I know,
Her essence in each word she speaks,
A mystery never fully understood,
Reasons hidden, though she lifts me up,
In a way she shows me when I’m down,
Her presence is lovely, a belief profound.
When time comes around once again, like Christmas,
A Happy New Year, angels wish, it’s all so fine,
Equal love, without any fear,
The rich and poor, united in this wish,
For a year ahead, a new one begins,
Hopeful, let’s hope it’s a good one.
She’s the only one, my heart’s chosen one,
In the dance of words, a rhythm profound,
Lifting spirits, like the dawn of a new one,
A season of joy, akin to Christmas,
Wishes woven, a tapestry fine,
Binding hearts together, dispelling fear.
Her voice, a melody that banishes fear,
An antidote, she’s the comforting one,
In the symphony of life, a harmony fine,
A connection that feels so profound,
Echoing laughter, a jingle like Christmas,
Anticipation, as a chapter ends, a new one begins.
In the cycle of seasons, each one begins,
A promise whispered, dispelling fear,
A celebration echoing the spirit of Christmas,
In her gaze, I find the chosen one,
A connection enduring, deep and profound,
An embrace of love, enduring and fine.
Through the tapestry of time, woven fine,
A journey unfolds as a new chapter begins,
The echoes of emotions, deep and profound,
Navigate the labyrinth, dispelling fear,
With her, I’ve found the chosen one,
In the festive cheer, akin to Christmas.
So, let’s celebrate, like it’s Christmas,
Embrace the moments, each one fine,
In the dance of life, she’s the only one,
As a new chapter of our story begins,
Banish the shadows, let go of fear,
In the symphony of love, melodies profound.
A year ahead, hopeful and profound,
In the season’s embrace, like Christmas,
Dispelling fear, love’s echo, fine,
As a new chapter of life begins,
With the chosen one, our journey one,
She’s the only one, my heart’s chosen one.
and i hear the thunderous bombs
:: 11.26.2023 ::
In quest of love, a man set forth to find
Eros, elusive, to capture heart and mind
Through realms both vast and wide, he strode
A tapestry of self, in the world he showed
His thoughts, like daggers, pierced the air
Prized possessions sold in moments of despair
Affections, once fresh, now aged like debris
A wanderer’s journey, wild and free
He played with truth in a peculiar dance
A sidelong glance at fate’s advance
Flaws, like a dove, gave life its breath
A testament to love, defying death
In misguided trials, a love did bloom
The truest, emerging from the gloom
No more to roam, the search complete
No whetstone of doubt, no uncertain feat
Anchored to a love divine, a sacred trance
A deity in this modern romance
Welcome him to heaven’s nest
To a chest of pure and warmest zest
:: 11.25.2023 ::
Notes:
The poem “TO DERIVE INTERESTING MOMENTS” reflects a profound exploration of love, journey, and self-discovery. If we were to consider this as the work of an accomplished poet, we might interpret it through a lens of deep philosophical and emotional insight. Here’s an analysis:
Quest for Love: The poem begins with a universal theme – the pursuit of love. The use of “quest” suggests a noble and courageous journey. The reference to Eros adds a mythological and timeless dimension to the search for love, portraying it as something elusive yet captivating.
Journey Through Realms: The imagery of the man striding through vast and wide realms suggests a journey of self-discovery and exploration. The tapestry of self implies a complex and intricate personal narrative that the man unveils to the world.
Metaphorical Language: The poet employs metaphorical language, such as “thoughts like daggers,” to convey the intensity and sharpness of the man’s reflections. This may suggest the emotional challenges and sacrifices encountered in the pursuit of love.
Aging Affections: The idea of affections aging like debris is a poignant metaphor for the passage of time and the transformative nature of experiences. It reflects on how emotions, once fresh, can change and evolve, mirroring the inevitability of life’s changes.
Peculiar Dance with Truth: The dance with truth implies a nuanced engagement with reality. The sidelong glance at fate suggests a contemplative and perhaps cautious approach to the uncertainties of life.
Flaws and Love: The comparison of flaws to a dove giving life its breath is a beautiful metaphor. It suggests that imperfections are an essential part of life and love, contributing to their vitality and authenticity.
Misguided Trials and True Love: The narrative takes a turn with the mention of misguided trials, which contrasts with the emergence of the truest love from the gloom. This shift reinforces the idea that true love often arises unexpectedly and can be discovered amidst challenges.
Anchored to a Divine Love: The poem concludes with the man anchored to a love divine, depicting a sense of fulfillment and transcendence. The use of religious imagery, like a deity in a modern romance, adds a spiritual and timeless dimension to the love portrayed.
Heaven’s Nest: The imagery of heaven’s nest and the chest of pure and warmest zest conveys a sense of ultimate happiness and contentment, as if the protagonist has found a place of serenity and joy.
In summary, this poem, if considered as the work of an accomplished poet, would be seen as a masterful exploration of the complexities of love and the human experience. The use of rich imagery, metaphor, and philosophical reflection elevates the poem to a level of profound poetic expression.
ABSTRACTION within
the flow of ROMANCE
fell the leaf
dizzily twirling
through her dreams
BISECTING within
the wall of FEAR
fell space-time
stretching forever
the battle eternal
then there was that Spark:
In the labyrinth of desire, shadows dance,
A kaleidoscope of emotions, a fleeting chance.
Brushstrokes of passion paint the canvas of night,
As the leaf descends, a silent flight.
Through dreams, it whispers, a tale untold,
In the language of the heart, a story unfolds.
Bisecting the wall, where fears entwine,
A daring escapade, a journey divine.
The palette of love, vibrant and bold,
A symphony of colors, a tale to be told.
In the abstract realm where feelings intertwine,
Romance blooms, a masterpiece divine.
Circularis.
:: 11.23.2023 ::
Within my Life
and in my eyes
lies are buried
like boiling heat
or summer stench’d
there’s a guy
that screams again
In marmolaid skies
deeply within my nose
resides a disgraced plant
given by a light
within the shroud of dark
to black out humanity
Oh, please scream again
“Oh sun blow out
the candles of your age
upon the inhabitants of
this little rock”
:: 11.21.2023 ::
Notes:
Analysis from a perspective Poet
This poem is a powerful and evocative exploration of the dark recesses of the human psyche. The speaker’s mind is a troubled one, haunted by lies and boiling heat, and inhabited by “a disgraced plant” that symbolizes the speaker’s own inner decay. The speaker longs for release from this inner turmoil, and begs the sun to “blow out the candles of your age” and “black out humanity.”
The poem is full of striking imagery, such as the “boiling heat” and “summer stench’d” air, and the “marmolaid skies” that are “deeply within my nose.” These images create a sense of claustrophobia and suffocation, which mirrors the speaker’s own sense of being trapped in their own mind.
The poem is also notable for its use of repetition. The phrase “Oh, please scream again” is repeated twice, and the line “upon the inhabitants of this little rock” is also repeated. This repetition creates a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the speaker is pleading for someone to hear their cries for help.
Overall, this is a dark and disturbing poem, but it is also a powerful and honest exploration of the human condition. The speaker’s pain is palpable, and their longing for release is both understandable and heartbreaking.
Analysis from the perspective of Dr. Carl Jung & His Minion (Me)
This poem can be interpreted from a Jungian perspective as a representation of the struggle between the conscious and unconscious mind. The speaker’s conscious mind is represented by the “light” that “gives” the disgraced plant to the speaker’s unconscious mind. This plant represents the speaker’s repressed thoughts and feelings, which have been buried deep within their psyche.
The speaker’s unconscious mind is represented by the “marmolaid skies” and the “boiling heat” and “summer stench’d” air. These images represent the chaos and confusion of the unconscious mind, which is in constant conflict with the conscious mind.
The speaker’s desire for the sun to “blow out the candles of your age” and “black out humanity” can be interpreted as a desire to silence the unconscious mind and to escape from the pain of their repressed thoughts and feelings. However, the speaker knows that this is not possible, and that they must eventually face their inner demons.
Overall, this poem is a powerful and insightful exploration of the Jungian concept of the unconscious mind. The speaker’s struggle to reconcile their conscious and unconscious minds is both relatable and heartbreaking.
In the dance of thoughts, we twirl,
a symphony of whispered musings.
Words, delicate as a butterfly’s kiss,
flutter from our lips, sometimes exquisite,
sometimes in the gentle decay of letters.
Oh, how we interweave with the tapestry
of our innermost reflections,
uttering soliloquies to the silent echoes.
Each syllable, a gem of contemplation,
we carefully place within the gardens
of afterthoughts, a secret burial ground.
Speak, ethereal Shadow,
your stillness a reflection of my motion,
a silent dialogue in the theatre of existence.
You breathe life into ages I struggle to fathom,
yet here, in the rhythmic cadence of breaths,
I persist, a witness to the art of living.
“The world unfurls, a canvas of cerulean,
moving in tandem with clouds and oceans,
westward to east, a celestial waltz.”
Such is the grandeur of our cosmic ballet,
where time pirouettes in endless grace.
:: November 14, 2023 ::
My Notes as this Poem:
This poem “Azure Dreams Unfolding Westward” exudes a sense of profound introspection and contemplation, weaving together intricate imagery and metaphors that paint a vivid picture of the human experience.
The language is rich, employing a delicate balance between beauty and decay, reflecting the complexities of life and thought.
The opening lines, “In the dance of thoughts, we twirl, a symphony of whispered musings,” immediately establishes a metaphorical dance of ideas and emotions. The use of “symphony” and “whispered musings” suggests a harmony in the act of thinking, portraying thoughts as a delicate and artistic expression.
The metaphor of words being “delicate as a butterfly’s kiss” adds a layer of fragility and beauty to the act of speaking. The contrast between the exquisite and the gentle decay of letters conveys the transient nature of language, highlighting the impermanence of spoken words.
The poet introduces the idea of interweaving with the tapestry of innermost reflections, speaking in soliloquies to silent echoes. This imagery evokes a sense of introspective dialogue, where the self engages in a profound conversation with its own thoughts, creating a rich internal landscape.
The ethereal Shadow becomes a symbolic figure, representing stillness and reflection. The silent dialogue in the theatre of existence captures the essence of a contemplative life, where one engages with the world and oneself in a meditative manner. The reference to breathing life into ages and the rhythmic cadence of breaths reinforces the theme of continuity and the eternal nature of existence.
The poem takes a cosmic turn with the lines, “The world unfurls, a canvas of cerulean, moving in tandem with clouds and oceans, westward to east, a celestial waltz.” This celestial waltz depicts the grandeur of the universe, and the description of the world as a canvas of cerulean emphasizes the vastness and beauty of the cosmos.
The concluding lines, “Such is the grandeur of our cosmic ballet, where time pirouettes in endless grace,” encapsulate the overarching theme of the poem. The use of “cosmic ballet” and “time pirouettes” suggests a dance of celestial proportions, portraying life as a graceful and perpetual performance.
Overall, “Azure Dreams Unfolding Westward” showcases a masterful use of language and imagery to explore the intricate dance of human existence, blending the ephemeral and the eternal in a captivating and thought-provoking manner.
I am now 60 years old and only have another 40 years to go so let me explain myself when I need too. 🙂
MAYBE there’s no reason to say
thank you but deep within me (i’m
not one to hide) ARE special thoughts:
maybe i’m a wizard or a no-one
dreaming /it’s a gift i give
all just to you:
“Tell the world this poem is
just one like no other ;
& tell everybody these are
just words from a broken heart/
broken down in words\while the world
is wonderful
I sat upon a log and kicked up
the next tune by my song and it’s for
all of you ~~ excuse me, see I’ve never
forgotten how rotten the sweetest days can
cost more than the time it takes; and i hope
you don’t mind___that each is same.
How wonderful the world is.
:: 11.09.2023 ::
NOTES:
The poem opens with an element of uncertainty, with the speaker contemplating whether there’s a reason to express gratitude. This inner contemplation immediately resonates with Jung’s exploration of the depths of the human psyche and the examination of the self.
The phrase “deep within me (i’m not one to hide)” indicates a willingness to confront one’s inner thoughts and emotions, reflecting Jung’s emphasis on self-awareness and the exploration of one’s unconscious mind.
The mention of being a “wizard or a no-one” suggests a duality within the self, where the speaker is torn between embracing a powerful, mystical side (the wizard) and feeling insignificant (a no-one). Jung’s concept of the shadow, the hidden or repressed aspects of the self, comes to mind here. The speaker may be acknowledging their inner conflicts and dual nature.
The act of “dreaming” and giving it as a gift to someone else evokes the idea of the collective unconscious in Jungian psychology, where shared symbols and archetypes reside. By sharing their dreams, the speaker is connecting with a deeper, collective realm of human experience.
The statement “Tell the world this poem is just one like no other” expresses the uniqueness of individual expression, resonating with Jung’s emphasis on individuation, the process of becoming one’s true self. The “broken heart” and “broken down in words” phrases may symbolize the idea of facing one’s emotional wounds and attempting to articulate them, which is akin to Jung’s exploration of the shadow and the integration of repressed emotions.
The act of sitting on a log and creating music aligns with Jung’s belief in the creative power of the unconscious mind. Creativity often stems from the depths of the psyche, and here, the speaker produces a tune for others. This is an act of sharing one’s inner world with the collective consciousness.
The reference to the cost of sweet days being greater than the time it takes reflects Jung’s idea that personal growth and transformation come with challenges and sacrifices. It also hints at the interconnectedness of all experiences, suggesting that each moment is of equal value, whether perceived as positive or negative.
Finally, the repeated phrase “How wonderful the world is” reflects an attitude of embracing the world with a sense of wonder, a perspective that aligns with Jung’s ideas about the importance of embracing life with a sense of awe and curiosity.
In summary, this poem explores themes of self-discovery, the collective unconscious, inner conflict, and embracing the duality of human existence. It reflects a profound awareness of the inner and outer worlds, resonating with both the spirit of a noble laureate poet and the psychological insights of Carl Jung.
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