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Calamity of Reality
My poetic muse & excuse to produce has been M.I.A.
Heartbreakingly, four in the family have all passed away
Within seven days & there's no way to convey how it feels
Ink spills usually, successfully, help me climb up steep hills
Yet, the thrill's gone but I continue on trying to write these poems
Weathering rough tides of trying times in the midst of these storms
Pouring, dark clouds corral above while we try to persevere
Travel advisory says eventually the coast'll be clear
So we steer our vessels, like heat seeking missiles, toward the Sun
Trying to find our way back to the days when this game was more fun
Stunned is an understatement not even adjacent to our reality
Insanity; compounded calamity; that's 20/20
Heartbreakingly, four in the family have all passed away
Within seven days & there's no way to convey how it feels
Ink spills usually, successfully, help me climb up steep hills
Yet, the thrill's gone but I continue on trying to write these poems
Weathering rough tides of trying times in the midst of these storms
Pouring, dark clouds corral above while we try to persevere
Travel advisory says eventually the coast'll be clear
So we steer our vessels, like heat seeking missiles, toward the Sun
Trying to find our way back to the days when this game was more fun
Stunned is an understatement not even adjacent to our reality
Insanity; compounded calamity; that's 20/20
Published 3rd Jul 2020
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3rd Jul 2020 8:41pm
3rd Jul 2020 9:18pm
3rd Jul 2020 8:47pm
I think your poetic muse is fully intact, my friend. This is incredibly expressive and flows beautifully, though the content is very sad and depressive. I had no idea you were going through such a tough time, and I'm so, so sorry for your losses during this time. I hate that :(
Perhaps you aren't having as much fun with it as you used to, but that's understandable. Maybe you are depressed... And considering the circumstances, I would not be surprised. Honestly, I think this is one of your best writes in it's vulnerability and honesty. Whether you had fun with it or not, you really opened up here about your feelings. I'm not the best with maintaining social relationships on here, but if you ever need to talk or vent - send a pm my way. I hope things get better for you soon... And if not, what better way to get out those feelings than to write poetry stuff as this.
Great work, Damon... It's heartwrenching, but I mean it when I say that it is one of your best. Technical proficieny is only half the writing game... The expressivity in this one is off the charts.
Perhaps you aren't having as much fun with it as you used to, but that's understandable. Maybe you are depressed... And considering the circumstances, I would not be surprised. Honestly, I think this is one of your best writes in it's vulnerability and honesty. Whether you had fun with it or not, you really opened up here about your feelings. I'm not the best with maintaining social relationships on here, but if you ever need to talk or vent - send a pm my way. I hope things get better for you soon... And if not, what better way to get out those feelings than to write poetry stuff as this.
Great work, Damon... It's heartwrenching, but I mean it when I say that it is one of your best. Technical proficieny is only half the writing game... The expressivity in this one is off the charts.
3rd Jul 2020 9:24pm
I appreciate your words of encouragement NB. Your support and virtual friendship mean a lot. Having a bit of a rough day and decided to attempt to write something in hopes that creativity would temporarily help me escape reality. Glad to hear that it resonated with you. Feedback such as yours inspires me to keep writing. Thank you.
4th Jul 2020 4:06am
You have penned your heart with this work. You have beautifully displayed the power of emotions aligned with the intellect you possess in composition.
I am sorry you are dealing with such a hard time, may you be filled with peace and strength to support yourself and one another.
amazingly written.
I am sorry you are dealing with such a hard time, may you be filled with peace and strength to support yourself and one another.
amazingly written.
5th Jul 2020 1:05am
Damon...this is, to my mind...one of the best you have ever written...your muse may be behind a screen...but she has not deserted you...not by a long shot.
So very sorry for the loss of your loved ones...seems unfair that this wonderful work should be prompted by so much pain...wish I could hug you in person...but that's not likely to be.
So I'll have to settle for sending warm thoughts and moral support... Hugs, Ely
So very sorry for the loss of your loved ones...seems unfair that this wonderful work should be prompted by so much pain...wish I could hug you in person...but that's not likely to be.
So I'll have to settle for sending warm thoughts and moral support... Hugs, Ely
5th Jul 2020 1:06am
5th Jul 2020 2:25pm
I am right with you on the calamity of 20/20, Poetic. And I am so sorry to hear you've lost four in so short a time! There are absolutely no words that could adequately describe losing one, much less four, I'm sure. I found this to be a very strong verse in both essence and form. Your eternal spirit is determined to carry on regardless of the weight of your physical body.
My deepest condolences on your losses, and healing energy as you recover.
My deepest condolences on your losses, and healing energy as you recover.
