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OldPoet
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since 2009-06-30

Posts 112
The Left Coast

0 posted 2009-07-02 01:52 AM

What does the mirror
of our sensitivity tell us?

Those of us who look
into that glass will find
that we have sensitive souls
that are very often too sensitive.

Feelings are the baggage
that weigh one's sensitivity.
And sometimes they are so acute
that we protect ourselves
but shutting them out.

And sometimes in the course
of our human journey
we find ways to manipulate
our sensitivities into feelings
that we can live with.

But in order to do so,
it is just like the killing
of the of deepest
feelings of all, but then
we might just be
too sensitive for that.

Clang
Member

since 2005-12-15

Posts 222

1 posted 2009-07-02 02:23 AM

This was a very timely post for me. I facilitate a support group for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. The emotional sensitivity issue was a conversational topic brought up by my members this evening. It was interesting to hear from them how building walls and often accentuating that sensitivity dialectically was the only way to emotionally survive. I believe that sensitivity is a problem for many in our culture, not just those with disorders, and it would certainly be easier if this were a more collectivistic nation (U.S.A.). Nice, thought provoking poem. May I have your permission to share this with them?

[This message has been edited by Clang (07-02-2009 07:17 AM).]

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

2 posted 2009-07-02 04:13 AM

I totally share the ideas and thoughts of the poem...We can't alas authorize ourselves to the deep of our sensitivity...This is a beautiful poem that I will keep inside of me...thanks for sharing.

yann

Heart2Heart
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since 2009-05-15

Posts 738
Scotland/Norway

3 posted 2009-07-02 06:13 AM

Yes nodding my head in agreement, but perception of sensitivity changes too Old Poet, with moods for instance, talking for myself now. Thought provoking write, unlike your usual style, I'm happy to read this one from your always nimble hand.
Heart2Heart

OldPoet
Member

since 2009-06-30

Posts 112
The Left Coast

4 posted 2009-07-02 03:47 PM

Thanks to all for your generous comments. For Clang - yes.

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

5 posted 2009-07-03 09:28 AM

This is so true!

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

6 posted 2009-07-03 12:32 PM

I enjoyed and understood, in both senses of the word, this lovely poem of yours, Old Poet. I lived probably the first third to a half of my life in the same vein. However, in my 63½ years, I have changed my choice. I no longer allow my feelings to be amputated, and I live with the consequences. In fact, I wrote a poem about it called Laser Surgery. I think I have posted it before, but will repost it, in case you would like to read it.

Sometimes, I nearly regret my decision (like today at work), but then I think of the alternative, and quickly accept the negative consequences for the sake of beneficial ones, which I will not give up. It is probably a lot less wise than your choice - the tears flow often - but I am happier - and sadder - but mostly happier - this way.

Owl

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

7 posted 2009-07-04 01:26 AM

very interesting.I have found through my years that what any one thinks of me is their business.So I do not fret over who likes or does not like me.In this way I have many friends. And if any one starts to tell me something about what some one else said, I ask them please not to repeat it as I prefer to learn form the person themselves. If they do not tell me I will not ever know and thereby will never be hurt. latearrival

Clang
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since 2005-12-15

Posts 222

8 posted 2009-07-15 11:20 PM

Thank you for letting me share this. My group sends their appreciation, praise and comliments for an incredible write. They asked for copies. Thank you again...enjoyed!

OldPoet
Member

since 2009-06-30

Posts 112
The Left Coast

9 posted 2009-07-15 11:28 PM

You are so welcome Clang. And thank your group for me for their interest.

"And every time I've held a rose
It seems I only felt the thorns,
And so it goes" - Billy Joel

jbstillwater
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since 2009-07-03

Posts 216
Albuquerque, New Mexico

10 posted 2009-07-16 04:59 PM

Well, here it is! Yes, wonderful poem, John. It made me stop and think and I have come to the conclusion that killing of the deepest feeling of all would take an incredible amount of courage and time. I have tried it and it never works. Maybe I am not trying hard enough.

Jan

bel1e
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since 2006-07-24

Posts 1631

11 posted 2009-07-16 06:20 PM

quote:
Feelings are the baggage
that weigh one's sensitivity.
And sometimes they are so acute
that we protect ourselves
but shutting them out.

and the crux...of much suffering...

intuitive write~~

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