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On Being Misread
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On Being Misread |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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What sonic air surrounds those ears you own, that shucks the flesh yet doesn’t read the bones? (ironic where the sounds are often sown, words plucked so quick their flower’s never known) What pair of eyes dare, even at a glance, would microscope just to view askance, to bare some lie that never was advanced? (and seem to grope for some abrasive stance) What mind or attitude would read the words of strangers as though insult were incurred, then blindly brood quite certain what they heard was danger and to they alone referred? Some time ago on one poor woman’s post (nameless here and from some distant coast) a comment made and ill conceived at most was answered by a dumb and foolish roast (apology ignored and since we’re ghosts) Another who lately seems to balk, or logarithms angst as blackboard chalker, off balanced as a too tight wire walker on triple bypassed, tri-winged, fraying Fokker (and frankly speaks from both sides of his lips, please pucker “O” sir and blow straighter quips) If it was my politics, religion, that seemed to carve a gaping incision, I’d respect such a sound decision and welcome our life-long division We lack inflection in this cyber space where no clear nuance accompanies a face we’ve only words for these things to replace but let’s agree this is a special place . . . . . . . . . . . . Reward to those who’ve ventured this far south (who haven’t veered away from what I mouth) Apologies to all whom I’ve offended when wrongly I went off and so upended civility when no insult attended what for me was not even intended Too late in life I learn that rage descended where absent, kinder things should have ascended, bad habits are not easily amended when scores of years were lived as though defended I write to find some light and nothing more, as doubtless do all you of that I’m sure, so if I rant just put me on ignore, I’ve far to go (see stanzas five and four) And while I doubt you’ll ever see me wilt you’ll on occasion often see me tilt just see it as a rough patch in this quilt and these words as confession of my guilt Poets against the war is redundant |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Outstanding write. Much applause RSW. TD |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
I like the way you use Wordworth's daffodils as a basis. Problem with irony is you have to get the audience ready. So oft a gentle flow I have For an audience I can find I look with the inner sense Fox always comes to mind And so I lie on myself And help The boots Help Themselves But I never encouraged them I never would be in the dark I'd never hide beneath the silk To what The wicked words Would talk So upon my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood Everyone knows my eye And not invited Here I stew Dave |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Peel back a layered line or two that I let you see, and inside you might find a part of my reality. There is always a quiet sigh of thanks to those who take the time to listen to the inner heart beat. I am often misread, and have done more than my share of misreading. Which of course only proves we humans are still evolving mentally and emotionally as well as physically. I think we are all misread and misunderstood on occasion. And you are right, sometimes the masks and shadow dancing are intentional. Perhaps, a form of self-preservation if not subterfuge or cowardice. Though your words may sometimes be misunderstood, they are never ignored. And silence doesn't imply rejection. It's taken me a lifetime to accept that sometimes words have nothing at all to do with me, or anything I've said or done, or not. When I read you, I get an image of a very complex intelligent man, multi-layered, and definitely more in command of the English language than most. You always offer passionate writes with great depth of thought.  love reading you, Richard |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
When words are not accompanied by voice inflection and body talk - it is easy then to read in our own mood and worries - I've done this - and had others read wrongly what i've written - ah, but that is what compassion is for - to realize we are all the same, in truth, human beings wanting love, joy and light - and we are all flawed - it is hard to judge another when you can see yourself in them, or when you ask how would you be judged and want to be judged - I always remind myself - those who take offense when no offense is meant are fools, those who take offense when offense is meant are greater fools - either way, in taking offense, you give others your power - Write on my friend - expression is key to our survival and growth - and you weild yours well -  SusanIf I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bravo!!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile on second thought? I think I'll just type "understood" as even replies are often misconstrued. [This message has been edited by serenity blaze (01-31-2005 01:13 AM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
all I can spit out at the moment is that I will be back later to respond after reflecting on this...yep, been there, done that.... |
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