On Selfishness

Wow. Deep. You were already so far into writing, it shows.

Unlike me-late-bloomer, you've been writing faithfully for eons, obviously. If you are 20 years older, your writing is like 30 years older sounding, to me. (Which is a compliment.)  

Baby scribbles are perfect, too. But everybody admires seasoned art.

Who's visual art? (Geeking out, sorry)

Thanks, Jess. I've been writing forever. And I am proud of my age, no need to worry about offense.  

I had too many notebooks to count in that stolen hope chest. We checked the landfill for a while after that to see if any would show up, but we never found any.  

His sig is on the piece, Charlie Bowater.  Unless it's signatured by someone else it's typically mine.

I can't imagine going through that. 💔

It wasn't easy - there was one piece in particular I wish I had dedicated to my mother - written after her death in 1978 entitled "She Wore White Shoulders".  

To try and rewrite them would be futile due to the years and altered mindset.  Thanks for your support. xo

Is it bad to ask exactly what you mean?

I end up feeling selfish in the reading, so I like the visceral emotions. Just curious what drew it out. Sounds like my attitude towards poetry. I drive the moon mad.

Exactly what I mean in regards to. . .the meaning of the poem, I am going to assume?

It was a writing prompt for that year's NaPo, I believe: Selfishness.  I had just gotten my first computer in 2000, and AT & T had chat rooms. lol! I was a member of a poetry room, and that was my first NaPoWriMo.  

Write, that's exactly what I mint. I mean, I read it and assumed a personal meaning.

Writing a poem about selfishness regarding myself would have to include my writing. LOL - at my navel gazing.

Great comp entry!

LOL @ 'Write' & 'mint'!

Thank you again. xo

Holy wow. Your first NaPo! NAPOW!    
    
To me it reads as though the narrator took for granted the moon always being ever present and available and thus it was overlooked as the entire Universe recited itself.  

However, there is realization of this, and thus it becomes a cautionary tale of sort by the narrator.   Hence the title. "On ....."
  
That kind of selfishness - taking something for granted.

Yep! Before computers there really wasn't a push for it anywhere else.  This was a small group of writers who decided to write a poem a day for a month. The official NaPo wasn't registered until 2003; however, I will always believe it was born of that effort between 2000-2002.    
 
I was thinking of how people don't think about how their own actions affect everything, like the ripple effect. Thank you. xo

This is beautiful, it binds all nature in one glorious, wildly real picture. Amazing imagery for so few words. We are lucky to have you.

Thank you, Poppy. I feel lucky to be here with you.

I am dying to edit this, but will refrain and leave it in its original context. I'm happy you enjoyed it. xo

"Ladling" is such a good word choice, conjuring image of copious gathering, as is the bowl will never be empty.

SeaCat

Thank you, SeaCat.  Enjoyed your interpretation.

My mother made me watch old movies and listen to classic music when I was growing up.  Hated it then but preciate it now.  Remember this movie lol.

Sounds like a good mother to me! ;)

i can only HOPE that all my adolescent spills got accidentally burned up in some fire
or due to the acidic paper my words were typed upon,
have  become dust.

If this is an old spill of Yours
You HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE TALENT & poetic mindset!!

Loved this spill

Thank you, Tallen, my friend. Much appreciated. xo

Dear A,

Stunning! It’s so funny how folks think a few missing bits and pieces will go unnoticed.  Yet, every time even the tiniest molecule gets swiped like a stitch in a seam it slowly but surely becomes undone. Just because there's a lot of something doesn’t mean it’s up for grabs. Like your stolen chest of earlier poems, that hole can’t be filled and leaves an emptiness of loss.

The thought of someone stealing that is blood boiling awful. I shall soothe myself that there was no physical harm but...loss none the less, I am sorry to hear that.

This piece is a beautiful addition to your current body of genius!
H🌷    

Thank you, Honoria. That chest was filled with so much personal stuff, i.e. - old letters, etc.  There was absolutely nothing of value to another person it in. Just personal things of my mothers, grandmothers, and my own writings, awards, ribbons, etc.

I have often wondered what happened to it - as well as its contents.

You're right in that the littlest thing removed from the big picture affects the entire system of design. Thank you for getting that. xo

That was beautiful Ahvanti.


hug,
buddhakitty .

Thank you, Kitts. xo

Hi, it sounds like you're saying " you've got so much, stop being obsessed with what you don't have."

Good poem. It's a shame you lost all the early writings due to a theft. Those early writings would contain such gems.

Thank you, Lozzamus. Yes; I feel they did. Even if they weren't the greatest, they could be built upon.  

Thank you!  

reads like it was written  
"quickly, I've another  
coming on .. !"

which is just how I like 'em

Thank you, Paul. <3  

There is always another brewing. :)

OMG! I would absolutely LOVE that, Didi!  

I actually have a painting from a Dutch artist named Gilberte! It's a watercolor of a couple dancing in the rain and I love it!

Thank you!

Didi, do you mind if I use your painting for this poem?  I will credit you in the comments! 📝❤

Thank you! I can't wait to receive it!  🙏

BTW, do you have a website?

Arrgh! It's locked for the comp! I can't credit until it's judged; however, got to change out the image at least!

Thank you, sunsettown! I appreciate that muchly. :)

Wow, this is really amazing. Amazinger; to use this nonexistent word, is the fact that it was created years ago. Wow, I am learning a lot from your poetry style. I sure hope one day I can be as amazing (and amazinger) like you!

LOL @ Amazinger! Hey, I love Neology, NuBorn! Have at it creating! Thank you for kind words and support! May 2020 be blessed and prosperous!

There isn't anything selfish in your writing because you share such gifts with us.

Happy New Year lovely, lovely lady.

Your friend in the Deep.

Losty

💜

LOSTY! You're back! I've missed you, girl. Was just thinking about you this weekend. Law of Attraction!  

Happiest of New Year's to you too, my friend! xo  

I'm not FULLY back yet lovely. Maybe just passing through..

Genuine souls like you are worth the visit. However short it may be. (:

Need more time to heal and sometimes DUP can be more drama than it's worth.

I'm always glad to see you.

Remember, the  first drink is on me. (;

💜

Bad ass bitch.

I used to feel that way, Losty; however, I learned just WHERE to focus and on WHOM!  But mostly, on WHAT - POETRY. I do hope you will learn to do the same, and rejoin us whenever you're ready and fully healed, you
Bad ass bitch!  xo

Superb piece Ahavati. It's wonderful to see and reflect how a piece written years ago can still carry so much meaning well into the future in the awe of the great expanse.

Thank you, Wally. Much appreciated is your time and observation.