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WHAT KEEPS ME GOING
( after Agnes Török )
Justice:
or the thought thereof—
its very existence
an experience of hope—
that thing
you almost forgot
while suffering
its grave counterpart;
so liberating its truth
you are almost too afraid
to accept
it is what you deserve—
it’s fairies
sending you to sleep
with dreams again;
a prodigal son
being received
by gratitude;
or, belief in the unknown—
that which is to come:
a reward of faith—
the seemingly impossible coming to pass;
an ant who wrestled an elephant
walking away unscathed
~
#AgnesTörök
Justice:
or the thought thereof—
its very existence
an experience of hope—
that thing
you almost forgot
while suffering
its grave counterpart;
so liberating its truth
you are almost too afraid
to accept
it is what you deserve—
it’s fairies
sending you to sleep
with dreams again;
a prodigal son
being received
by gratitude;
or, belief in the unknown—
that which is to come:
a reward of faith—
the seemingly impossible coming to pass;
an ant who wrestled an elephant
walking away unscathed
~
#AgnesTörök
Written by
Ahavati
(Tams)
Published 5th Jul 2019
Author's Note
Non-entry for the Agnes Török Tribute competition: https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/10867/
Inspiration: WHAT KEEPS ME GOING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htcrGb77zgA
Inspiration: WHAT KEEPS ME GOING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htcrGb77zgA
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Re. WHAT KEEPS ME GOING
5th Jul 2019 6:34pm
My Aunt had more sense than to try wrestling elephants....(what is..?) that's the truth.
Anyway,
a noble writ, very well wrought, (despite The Truth.)
Anyway,
a noble writ, very well wrought, (despite The Truth.)
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Just a metaphor for a seemingly impossible victory, my friend, i.e. - David and Goliath et al.
You are, and always will be my questioning curmudgeon. There will always be a place for you in my life, to keep me on my toes thinking.
You are, and always will be my questioning curmudgeon. There will always be a place for you in my life, to keep me on my toes thinking.
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5th Jul 2019 11:22pm
Thank you, HF. I considered voicing it and still might, but I do have another piece in the works - so I'll see which would be better to voice.
Thank you for your support. Much appreciated.
Thank you for your support. Much appreciated.
Re. WHAT KEEPS ME GOING
Anonymous
6th Jul 2019 11:52am
This is just what the doctor ordered for me today. You truly are a Poetic Medic. 💜😷💋
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6th Jul 2019 2:48pm
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6th Jul 2019 5:05pm
This poem it's in another League,
The use of words is beyond believe...
Great one
The use of words is beyond believe...
Great one
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6th Jul 2019 5:21pm
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7th Jul 2019 3:39pm
it always astounds me..the sharply preciseness of poetics you bring in & out the essence at ease in all your reads ..in all the concise & esp. when it comes to the constrained format of such comps. Title is a spirited reminder of one's purpose & search ...& yes the prayers/ faith with which one firmly breathes in darkness or all realms impossibly shines them towards light towards love..i really dun have much to say ..before your undeniablty adorable poetics & wisdom you pack in the verses..Fine Poetess & Friend & Soul adored!
i must admit i am not following & not active in the classic corner comps...that's such a tribute to greats & a laudable effort by you..& the poets getting their tools tuned towards their light & try shine in their rigour/ vigour..
Thanks for this & all..write on shine on xx:)
i must admit i am not following & not active in the classic corner comps...that's such a tribute to greats & a laudable effort by you..& the poets getting their tools tuned towards their light & try shine in their rigour/ vigour..
Thanks for this & all..write on shine on xx:)
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This is a great comment, Uma, and thank you for the RL honor.
prayers/ faith with which one firmly breathes in darkness or all realms impossibly shines them towards light towards love
Indeed. This was almost prophetic in nature, as it foreshadowed something I'd been praying about for almost one year immediately coming to pass with swift justice. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But it takes commitment and belief in not giving up to bring them to pass, as long as it's conceived in and borne with love.
Because Love always wins. Always.
Thank you, my friend, always for your support and and shining light in the Underground. xo
prayers/ faith with which one firmly breathes in darkness or all realms impossibly shines them towards light towards love
Indeed. This was almost prophetic in nature, as it foreshadowed something I'd been praying about for almost one year immediately coming to pass with swift justice. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But it takes commitment and belief in not giving up to bring them to pass, as long as it's conceived in and borne with love.
Because Love always wins. Always.
Thank you, my friend, always for your support and and shining light in the Underground. xo
Re. WHAT KEEPS ME GOING
7th Jul 2019 6:07pm
Wow, great write, THIS is what I achieve to be some day...a great poet as you are. Very well written and a great read.
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9th Jul 2019 00:00am
Bravo! An exquisite piece of poetry A...each line is timed and tuned to perfection my friend.
Cheers...Harry
Cheers...Harry
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