Derision
by Han
when you walk long enough
your feet do not degenerate
it’s your mind that becomes fatigued;
your muscles start to rupture — like paper
that has been enduring the gravity of water
soon enough they tear,
like fibres of chicken flesh
you took a piece of paper away
stealthily stole my pen and wrote
beautiful things, glimmering with stardust
beguiled me into believing they all stemmed from trust
Remember the time you told me
the tale of how the crow got feathers of melancholia?
“it drowned in its black bile, simply
and traded iridescence for a pair of strong wings
better than that of mere sparrows”
I thought we looked at life through the same lenses
when the old lady picks up cardboard notwithstanding her arched back
it’s not heart-rending, but pity you uttered
when the rain falls and bullets the still room
it’s not rhythm, but destruction you exclaimed
when one listens to sentimental music
it’s not calming, but soporific you countered
Truly,
people who have cold hearts
were not victims of an excavation crew,
but dead souls that once bothered too much.
This short poem was very meaningful, to understand it, you’ll need to REALLY read it. Super heart-warming π
Great post ! 5/5 π
Yves JG
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Your writings are very poetic, easily drawing the reader into what you are conveying through your words. I have followed you after reading only two posts.
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Thank you so much, I’m flattered. Likewise, your photos complement your writing beautifully β I hope to read more inspiring posts from you!
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Absolutely love your use of imagery. Love the line, “Muscles start to rupture.” Altogether very moving. Great read!
Keep it nectar.
Maya
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Thank you Maya π I’ve just left a comment on your blog!
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Thank you!
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Very well written has many meaning indeed.
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Thank you for your heartfelt words π
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Very interesting! Crow and feathers fits so well with this. The imagery is well done!
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Your “She” poem is beautifully written too! Hoping to hear more from you!
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Thanks. My poetry is work in progress.
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the title is epic.. i love the poem.. hoping to see more, poet!
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Oh my, that title is an honour too much to concede, but thank you very much for appreciating the poem! I hope to read more from you π
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Powerful poem.
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Thank you so much!
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this is beautiful, the conclusion is particularly powerful! look forward to reading more of your poems! π
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Thank you for your heartfelt words.
Are you writing soon? π
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Hey! Yes I’m not sure why my username is not linked to my site, I will try to fix that. So far I only have one poem, mostly articles π my site is wordndwhimsy.wordpress.com if you wanna check it out!
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Checked it out and it was brilliantly written, especially your latest post. Loved it.
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