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Chance to Transform
There is a chance to transform
step from the shadows into the light
expressing self without regard
for expectations of the world
presenting boldness in the act
while affirming humanity
the underlying has not changed
even while the surface strays
the natal form may please the eye
say the spectator on the outside
please remember this is a lie
to the one that must reside
a choice is made to walk the path
invoking rainbows along the way
arches that bend the light
with promises of golden pots
here's a secret that few know
when these realms are explored
absent of the normative
the traveler dares more than most
there is a danger when one steps
from the path that most adhere
as the monsters wait to pounce
eager for a chance to eviscerate
still the travelers will depart
seeking lands beyond their shore
where treasured truths may be found
beyond the chains of the norm
transformation is for the strong
the light is pierced by the dark
don't let that hide the genuine
when truth is at last found.
© 2019. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20190509.
step from the shadows into the light
expressing self without regard
for expectations of the world
presenting boldness in the act
while affirming humanity
the underlying has not changed
even while the surface strays
the natal form may please the eye
say the spectator on the outside
please remember this is a lie
to the one that must reside
a choice is made to walk the path
invoking rainbows along the way
arches that bend the light
with promises of golden pots
here's a secret that few know
when these realms are explored
absent of the normative
the traveler dares more than most
there is a danger when one steps
from the path that most adhere
as the monsters wait to pounce
eager for a chance to eviscerate
still the travelers will depart
seeking lands beyond their shore
where treasured truths may be found
beyond the chains of the norm
transformation is for the strong
the light is pierced by the dark
don't let that hide the genuine
when truth is at last found.
© 2019. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20190509.
Published 12th May 2019
Author's Note
The poem “Chance to Transform” was written on the memory of a special night during which I was truly myself.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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13th May 2019 6:22pm
I like this. I like the audio version more than the written. I missed a few things when reading that I caught when I listened.
I wonder if that would be the same with my poetry. Maybe I'd get more feedback if I posted an audio.
I've heard Ginsberg and Bukowski, two of my favorites, and was somehow disappointed. Same goes with a poetic acquaintance. All of their poetry, for me, reads better than it sounds. Is it their voices?
It made me think...do I write for the eye or the ear? I often read them out loud as I work.
Maybe I need a robot voice. A gravelly one. I need to find a robot that smokes.
Anyway, I enjoyed your poem. Well written.
I wonder if that would be the same with my poetry. Maybe I'd get more feedback if I posted an audio.
I've heard Ginsberg and Bukowski, two of my favorites, and was somehow disappointed. Same goes with a poetic acquaintance. All of their poetry, for me, reads better than it sounds. Is it their voices?
It made me think...do I write for the eye or the ear? I often read them out loud as I work.
Maybe I need a robot voice. A gravelly one. I need to find a robot that smokes.
Anyway, I enjoyed your poem. Well written.
14th May 2019 00:42am
I write by eye and then test it against the ear. I think I'm shooting for the ear, but my eye betrays me!
I strongly suspect that some poem forms do better when read by the eye or read with the intent to 'bend' the words outside of a paced monologue.
I strongly suspect that some poem forms do better when read by the eye or read with the intent to 'bend' the words outside of a paced monologue.
