Symmetry60
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Okay, whose ass do I need to kick for hurting my buddy? This one is gut-wrenching, and I hope it's fictional or, if not, a past occurrence. It's amazing to see you writing again and sharing your heart. Are you okay? more »

This poem is for everyone. We all suffer disabilities of some form. This is a beautiful offering for humanity, Diane. Thank you for sharing.

Beautifully written piece and yet to true and bittersweet in its truth. You've described the current state of America as well as many others. It must end. It will end. Thank you for sharing your gift, Abby. more »

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

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 »

Very astute, aware response here, Donka. Thank you very much for stopping by. I appreciate it a lot.

I know you don't care for these rhymers, so I appreciate you holding your nose long enough to stroke my ego. ;-)

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Anything you glean from my words has been provided by way of yours. Turns out wisdom is pretty circular in nature, eh? Group hug. ;-)