Open Poetry #37 |
Too many thoughts |
Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
I’m in a war I cannot win While arguing with mind in day So injured by the bickering The striking swords that cut away I challenge but do tend to fall And wonder why I fight at all A keeper holds the minds fulfill But he has been and gone Caught up within a silent kill Finding he did not belong Left me here to find my way Fighting what won’t go away There’s voices that do haunt and strike The thoughts all grown from many years The constant wants and then dislike All protest and direction steers Slowly I do bow my head And wonder what to do instead |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Conundrums... sometimes lead to doldrums, methinks. But you continue to give it your best shot... and that's why I so enjoy your ponderings. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Sunshine, I am fine, this just comes from the pen and some part of me, just nice to share with friends when something is there to give, thanks for your reply my friend, I will try to be happier, or at least try to write of happiness. Be well my friend and once again thank you for being there and taking time out. Sincerely Rick |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Don't misunderstand, Rick. I think what you wrote is just fine...and you let it out in a very thoughtful, respectiful way for the days when it just appears to be so gray... You did just fine. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Hi Rick... I indeed know about this...Too many thoughts. You captured the feeling wonderfully. In the last few years, I have found meditation to be very useful in clearing the mind. The thoughts still come...but you gently remind them to go away! Most of the time, they will listen. Patricia |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
if a path feels warm, feels good, take it, for any suffering blends with something beyond our understanding... tremendous write Hugs to ya...so so good to see you |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Too many thoughts , that describes me too Hope |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, Dear Rick, when I get distracted by too many thoughts 'talking' at once, I just ignore all of them and put on some soothing New Age music! Your poetry is always a pleasure to read! I seem to be able to identify with every poem that you write! Sending you a warm hug, Linda |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rick What ever you do it will surfice and maybe it could be quite nice. Enjoyed the read. |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I've been there, too... peace. |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
and tomorrow you'll get up and do it all over again . . . until the next battle. Enjoy the lull in the action! GREAT and honest write! Robert |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Slowly I do bow my head And wonder what to do instead" Well said. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Sunshine, I don't misunderstand my friend, just know that you are a friend always. Thanks again. Dear Patricia. thank you for your reply here and your wonderful wisdom. Great to see you here. Dear Lee, always great to see you here my friend, thank you for your reply and Hugs, all are heart felt and appreciated Lee. Dear Hope, Join the club, glad that I am not alone here, be well my friend, thank you for the comment and time. Dear Linda, thank you for the warm hug my friend, your kind words were well enjoyed and heart felt. Seymour my friend, thank you for taking the time out and replying, always great to see you here. Klassy Lassy. thanks for your reply, I think that I have been there for years, with no sign of change yet, be well my friend and peace to you back. Robert, you're right, I will do the same thing tomorrow, but I am finding everything is created by choice, to know the choice is mine, is a burden and relief. Thank you for your reply here my friend. Dear Lady, thank you for your reply, great to see you here, hope to see you again soon. To you all my friends, again thank you for the words, all were great and appreciated. All take care, and I will see you all again soon. Sincerely Rick |
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