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Funny thing, a window-
Funny thing, a window-
The gate between thought
and feeling;
To see a life that could
be lived-
Wandering, unaware of its
being.
To be on the outside
dwelling in,
Is no less than an honest
sin.
I fear the cold,
I fear the rain;
But most of all,
I fear to never know pain.
The gate between thought
and feeling;
To see a life that could
be lived-
Wandering, unaware of its
being.
To be on the outside
dwelling in,
Is no less than an honest
sin.
I fear the cold,
I fear the rain;
But most of all,
I fear to never know pain.
Published 27th Mar 2020
Author's Note
I find windows utterly fascinating. It is unnatural to witness a world of sun and stars, rain and wind, people and emotions, heartbreak, happiness, and yet not experience those moments yourself.
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27th Mar 2020 11:19pm
"the gate between thought and feeling;" - i like that a lot. it's like the channel between being in your head and being apart of the rest of the world. nice work!
Dear stevenyprince,
You got it exactly right: to know, but not feel. Such is the tragedy I feel many are experiencing yet cannot express. In a world where we become addicted to virtual and synthetic experiences, I believe we lose our capacity for reality- as if even the most ordinary moments should have a filter.
You got it exactly right: to know, but not feel. Such is the tragedy I feel many are experiencing yet cannot express. In a world where we become addicted to virtual and synthetic experiences, I believe we lose our capacity for reality- as if even the most ordinary moments should have a filter.
28th Mar 2020 11:42am
Dear N,
Reflective piece.
“To see a life that could
be lived- ” is like a love unrequited to me. So many possibilites yet we don’t know unless we open up the window and take a chance. Your piece is really thoughtful and quite lovely. The accompanying photo is also very pretty and supports your poem very well. H🌷
Reflective piece.
“To see a life that could
be lived- ” is like a love unrequited to me. So many possibilites yet we don’t know unless we open up the window and take a chance. Your piece is really thoughtful and quite lovely. The accompanying photo is also very pretty and supports your poem very well. H🌷
29th Mar 2020 3:18am
Dear Honoria,
Thank you, I greatly appreciate your thoughts.
That specific line, "To see a life that could be lived," was inspired by the understanding that although I could imagine experiencing the outside, it changes nothing. The only way to live is to become a part of the world, and as they say, "Take a chance."
Thank you, I greatly appreciate your thoughts.
That specific line, "To see a life that could be lived," was inspired by the understanding that although I could imagine experiencing the outside, it changes nothing. The only way to live is to become a part of the world, and as they say, "Take a chance."
29th Mar 2020 5:39am
Welcome to DUP, 404... Liking your thought provoking writings so far. I look forward to seeing more of you.
Best wishes,
-NewB
Best wishes,
-NewB
29th Mar 2020 5:59am
Dear NewB,
Your support is appreciated, thank you. Though if by "seeing" me you are constructing an image of my being based on the characteristics of these words, then know as a physical entity, I am only occasionally so creative with literature.
Your support is appreciated, thank you. Though if by "seeing" me you are constructing an image of my being based on the characteristics of these words, then know as a physical entity, I am only occasionally so creative with literature.
29th Mar 2020 7:08am
Another fantastic piece that teases the imagination. Well done. Welcome and nice to meet you.
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