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 | Easy 5 stars. Funny thing too because just yesterday I watched a deep interview with Terry Crews. He opened up about this very topic. This was an excellent write and read, Joe. Thank you for sharing your work. Crews interview if interested. - https://youtu.be/fJjsbgk6e0A?si=SqzL3ebN9owVwfmo 1 day ago | View |
| Hence, what is the true meaning of success we must ponder? This is the story of each of us to our own relative degree via each corresponding experience each of us perceives. Is there truly a mountain peak or is true wisdom an everlasting venture toward some greater likening no human could possibly fathom? It appears the truest of wisdoms are gathered through the fires of journeying itself. There can be no peak for those forever venturing to unearth the truth of our purpose. Perhaps Helen Keller said it best when she said, "I know there is eternity for inside me are eternal longings." - The very thought brings me humbly to tears. Thank you for sharing this amazing piece, Niranjan. more » 2 days ago | View |
| Very astute, aware response here, Donka. Thank you very much for stopping by. I appreciate it a lot. 6 days ago | View |
| I know you don't care for these rhymers, so I appreciate you holding your nose long enough to stroke my ego. ;-) 6 days ago | View |
| As goes the message of this poem, so too an inquiry that spans all of humanity. These are the things we all ponder as we seek our place in this world. Whether or not people realize it, we all wrestle with some form of God, even those who choose not to believe, otherwise what are they choosing not to believe in but the very God they deny exists. This is a deeply profound piece, Donka. Thank you for sharing your gift. more » 6 days ago | View |
| There's the beautiful mind of my amazing friend. I've missed your talents. This is a lovely recollective piece with much to look forward to. I remember 40 like it was 21 years ago. Good times we had, damn good times. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. :-) more » 7 days ago | View |
| My personal interpretation, as well as lesson I gleaned: This is a collective biography of everyone with a conscience. We have to turn toward our own light in order to love what we experience so we're best able to express that love unconditionally outward as an expression of the God/Love we exemplify. I say this not religiously, but rather empirically as a child of universal consciousness personified. There's a bitter irony in that, often times, we're able to express love toward someone outside ourselves while we harbor a deep-seeded inability to love what we perceive ourselves to be. Self-love may just be, for many, the most uphill climb the world has ever known. Only absolute truth can lead to unconditional love. Be honest with ourselves so as to understand that our imperfections are our greatest blessing as an opportunity to be in a constant mode of growth toward wisdom lest we fall prey to esteem, ego and complacency. This is a gorgeous piece of writing, Amanda. Thank you for the lesson. more » 8 days ago | View |
| I re-read my description only to realize I can't even understand my own explanation. LOL! I know what I meant to say, but just didn't say it very well. In any regard, and as always, thank you for blowing smoke up me arse. You're a keeper. :-) more » 8 days ago | View |
| Yeah, I sort of wrote it in like 10 minutes. Not sure why I decided to post it though. It's not that good, but I liked that I managed the hidden complexity of writing it oppositionally inside-out. I appreciate the comment, brother. Thank you. more » 8 days ago | View |
| This is applicable to everyone at some point in our lives. I'm there as we speak, feeling a bit lost like never before. Illness can do that to a soul I suppose. It's hard to see the future when your mortality is so prominently bright. This is a beautifully written piece, K. The best I've seen from you yet and so fitting as per my current mindset. I'm sorry I've been quiet as of late, but you know the reason. Stay gold, sweet friend. :-) more » 9 days ago | View |
| How ya gonna get repsect if'n ain't respect? How ya gonna forgive if'n ya ain't forgive? I say this as a generality as it pertains to everyone and not just you and I. I SO need to heed my own advice. LoL more » 13 days ago | View |
| Anything you glean from my words has been provided by way of yours. Turns out wisdom is pretty circular in nature, eh? Group hug. ;-) 13 days ago | View |
| Wisdom is simply a culmination of ourselves and our mistakes. Wisdom isn't about knowing. Wisdom is about doing. I'm as wise as the regrets I harbor and how I've opted to correct the course of my vessel through turbulent seas. Truth be told - every one of us is wisdom in the making. Each of us has simply progressed to whatever degree of honesty and courage we afford ourselves when we look into the mirror. We can never be more real outside ourselves than we afford ourselves inside. Be the ball. more » 13 days ago | View |
| I actually liked this piece and thought/hoped it would do better in the contest, but alas it was not to be. It probably offends religious folks, but that's not why I wrote it. They are entitled to their beliefs and I've no judgement toward them at all. I respect everyone's beliefs so long as no one gets hurt. more » 13 days ago | View |
| To take it a step further - imagine that your writing, your thoughts, your mistakes, your pain, your journey, etc have the power to heal others as well. We walk around wondering what our purpose is when, all the while, our very lives stand before us screaming "I AM THE PURPOSE!!!" Never underestimate the value of your life, Deb. Every step forward and backward is a lesson for everyone who's stammered through this life broken. Just these exchanges alone are helping to heal broken bits of me as we speak. This is purpose right here. more » 13 days ago | View |
| We just have to learn not to expect upon others lest we land dead center in the middle of disappointment. We also have to learn that if we cast expectations onto others, that we, as fallible humans, cannot even live up to our own expectations. We have to be as flexible for others as we allow ourselves...a lesson I am forever failing, but still learning from. more » 13 days ago | View |
| You are worthy, Deb. We tend to berate ourselves and beat the hell out of ourselves for being exactly what God creates us as. God knows everything in advance and so knew full well what he was creating us as and for. To think that we aren't worthy is to tell God he got us wrong. Think about how ludicrous that is. I do it WAY too often. I am forever beating myself up. We're worthy because God said so - end of story. I can't wait to feel that degree of love. Mom and Dad and others I love are there now. It will be grand. more » 13 days ago | View |
| Wow! Really??? You died? Yikes! Well, I'm glad you're back and okay. There are lessons to be learned both here and there, I suppose. 13 days ago | View |
| We're all the chosen ones. God created all of us and God doesn't create junk. I don't like religion, but I love God. I wrote a poem about it this last contest. I wanted to put the message out about how I feel about it. It's entitled - God is not religion. Check it out if you get bored. more » 13 days ago | View |
| Hey, at least your neighbors only heard laughter. Imagine what hellish groans and grunts my neighbors heard as I was reading this. "Honey, he's at it again!" 13 days ago | View |
| Imagine that we're blessed with an outlet like this, Deb. What I'd be without writing and poetry I can't say. What I can say is that poetry is so damn medicinal that it keeps me humble, rounded and grounded in who I was, who I am and who I aspire to be. It also reminds me of who I wasn't, who I'm not and who I refuse to be based on the aforementioned. more » 13 days ago | View |
| Oh, I believe you. I'm just being honest from my own personal perspective. Everyone likes what they like and we are all entitled to it. I judge no one for their own tastes. I am, if anything, my own worst critic. I'm glad you enjoyed it. That's all that matters to me. more » 13 days ago | View |
| I find this piece to be adequate for the bottom line which are the duckie$$$. It suffices even though it's only average for my taste. If it gets me in the "Dollar" column, I'm all about it. ;-) more » 13 days ago | View |
| There's the poet. So, it's Deborah? Sweet. Now we have a name for the beautiful face, I say respectfully. Philly is a TOUGH town, girlfriend, but I've no fear because I see inside who you really are. You're one not to be messed with who, if treated like the woman she knows she is, would give her life for those she trusts and loves. What a great piece of writing this was, Deb. I do NOT miss the days of cocaine, speed, alcohol and being a rough boy. Oh no not I. Give me peace and sobriety or.........give.......me.......death. ;-) more » 13 days ago | View |
| From the Near Death Experience videos I've been watching as of late it seems that God doesn't judge us like religion leads us to believe but rather loves us unconditionally. We do have to recall our lives but are not judged according to most who have passed and come back. I left religion years ago but have always known God is real. I believe that in my heart, soul and being - God IS real. I love this piece. more » 13 days ago | View |
