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He Meets Himself, Again
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He Meets Himself, Again |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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He is anxious (restless?). There’s a stirring in other than this cup of coffee that will soon go cold . . . He thinks he wants to move, to go somewhere, but that is what he felt before he came here in the afterglow of sundown. If he should get up and turn about the full compass, and move a step this way or that, he’d be somewhere else. Maybe somewhere else isn’t all it’s cracked up to be! He’s at the bookstore. One can only escape for so long by opening the door to the stars through a book, before he begins to think he’d fare better at the local pub. But, then, he’s learned that the stars may come out in the height of noon but, alas, They’re never real. He says a sober, melancholy, hello, and meets himself, again. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I know it goes against the grain of expert, professional opinion, but I can, and do drink wine and beer in moderation, but if I take up the hard stuff, I’ll inevitably descend into the darkness of abuse. I learned this over the past forty odd years. In that, I'm an expert in my own right. Art |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A man who meets himself ~ and knows himself. (I also read your own explanatory reply. winky wink) "He’s at the bookstore. One can only escape for so long by opening the door to the stars through a book, before he begins to think he’d fare better at the local pub. But, then, he’s learned that the stars may come out in the height of noon but, alas, They’re never real." ~ I found myself quoting line after line until I darn near quoted the entire poem! ~ Which, now that I think about it, I should have! lol May it be books that continue to put the stars in your eyes!  Loving hug and a big smile of appreciation, EA  |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very, very well presented and thought out my friend. Much enjoyed both the read and the contemplation! jimmy |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
interesting poem gilead...whenever i read one, such as this, i actually am able to smell certain esters in the air and experience a warm glow in parts of my body...mainly in the tips of my fingers and the skin on my face. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
No one is more of an expert on you than you. Perhaps a little beer and wine now and then keeps you from "the hard stuff" The reading and poetry probably helps too. One must be coherent to pursue those things. Ida [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (04-29-2008 06:35 PM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks, Earth Angel! Or, rather, let me say Heavenly! Your comments and the prescious time taken is greatly appreciated! Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you, Jimmy. I am pleased that you recognized an element of contemplation in the poem; it is central to its meaning. Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
rv wooo I always enjoy your insights. You and I share interests on many levels, and I've had the privilege of learning from you. Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
As always, Ida, you have a knack for getting to the heart of the matter! I'd like to think I'm an expert on myself, but I don't want to go 'round in a cloud of self delusion! As Johnny Cash sings, "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine"!  Oxygon, the humble. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Yep, I love this. So well said - and I really liked these words --- If he should get up and turn about the full compass, and move a step this way or that, he’d be somewhere else. Maybe somewhere else isn’t all it’s cracked up to be! --- I think so many of us can identify. Good writing! Alison |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Art, The stars are always real, and there. I'm sure you know that. It's just that during the day, your very own personal star shines too bright for you to see the other ones. It's only when the world turns you around, and you face away from your own star, that you can see the other stars that are close enough for you to see. The whole thing is very big, and quite complex. The nice thing about it is that it can't be figured out by anything, or anyone. It always was there from way beyond way back when. So I don't worry about it. I don't do the hard stuff either, because it always makes me sick, and leaves me with a tremendous hangover. I do remember crawling up Locust Street on my hands and knees, and menacing a subway train (unsuccessfully). But that was in my younger days, when I could handle subway trains. BTW, I’ve started to write Sally’s story. Good old Sally. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Very insightful poetic deed, dear Art. Your inner voice battle is fascinating, because in the end it's always the consciousness that brings enlightening. Love, Margherita |
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shyvl Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531texas, usa |
We all have to meet ourselves and face ourselves eventually. You have just done it time to save yourself. Thanks for the read and explanation. sharyn |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
a bold look in the mirror and well written thanks for sharing |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I had to read this twice because I got distracted by the thought of coffee in the first stanza...it's my "shiny" so I read again and found that I enjoy this self-reflection... now off to make some coffee.... "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks, Alison, for taking time to read and comment. It means a lot to connect with other poets! Art Thank you, Bobby for your extended comment. It is always good to see your work, and to receive your thoughtful and wise comments. Art Thanks Susan! Your keen observations and sense of humor is a flourish of relief! Art Thanks so much, Margherita. When you speak, your words are worthy of hearing. I always enjoy your comments, but especially your poetry! Best wishes, Art Your thoughts are always on key, sharyn, and I appreciate them very much. Art It was a pleasure to share my inner thoughts inkedgoddess, and I appreciate your kind reply. Art |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
i always enjoy the self introspective poetry..true, and honest - thanks! R |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you, Robert, for your kind and encouraging remarks. Art |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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