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Senryu - Validity
Not lacking in love
yet yearning to be needed
How can I help you?
Inspired by you Peter Gabriel's "Love To Be Loved"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG_kuBlheDM
yet yearning to be needed
How can I help you?
Inspired by you Peter Gabriel's "Love To Be Loved"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG_kuBlheDM
Published 10th Mar 2021
Author's Note
This morning , for the first time, I listened to Peter Gabriel's "Love To Be Loved." I was going to move to the next song because I wanted to sing-along. I am so glad that I chose instead to listen. It was to me a revelation. We talk all the time about our universal desire to be loved. What is of equal importance is our desire to be needed. To know that our existence makes some impact. I think this applies to all ages but especially it touches the young and the elderly. In this time of pandemic it is so easy to feel invalid. Make others feel useful. Thank you Mr. Gabriel
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10th Mar 2021 6:04pm
Interesting. I wrote 2 Senryus today, I wasn't sure about posting but I a bothered by something I see in DUP. You writing this made me think of what I wrote. I like this.
10th Mar 2021 9:38pm
Thank you very much, Remy. Did you post yours? The Haiku/Senryu formats are two of my favorites. I enjoy the challenge of delivering a profound message with an economy of words.
I wrote a tanka, well, 3 tankas on 1 poem. I will probably post the others but later on. If you've got time I linked the 3 tankas.
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/412836-bearings/
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/412836-bearings/
Your big heart and compassion are some of my favorite characteristics of yours, BB... this is proof yet again that your beautiful light and supportive nature are stunning sights to behold, read and now complimented by Mr Gabriel....
A truly terrific senryś and lovely piece as a whole, my friend. Ty so much for sharing this as well as your author's note with us ;)
Much love,
🌹
xo
A truly terrific senryś and lovely piece as a whole, my friend. Ty so much for sharing this as well as your author's note with us ;)
Much love,
🌹
xo
10th Mar 2021 9:50pm
*pink to red to dark red to beet red BLUSH* 😘 Dear Lady Blue, your caring comment fills my tank to overflowing with the poetic fuel I need to carry on. You are needed kind Goddess BB🐻💋🐻💋🐻
10th Mar 2021 11:21pm
10th Mar 2021 11:35pm
Thank you so much Faithmairee❣️❣️ I am touched by your kind, encouraging words.
11th Mar 2021 1:07am
This concept hits deep.... independence is so revered.... to make someone else feel needed means we have to be willing to be "needy", and we sure as heck don't like that kind of vulnerability, do we?! Hence, the erosion of community...
Thanks for taking me into this well of reflection today. ❤
K
Thanks for taking me into this well of reflection today. ❤
K
12th Mar 2021 6:02pm
Dearest, K
You understand me so well and I am ecstatic that you were touched by this piece . It is hella hard to admit that we need help. One of my most favorite song that touched on this theme is "Lean On Me" both the inspiring Bill Wither's version and the exciting Club Nouveau version. I try to seek advice from my elderly parents. Even though I could get the same advice elsewhere, I want them to know that they are still needed in my life.
I implicitly agree with you that our propensity to not need or depend on anyone to live our lives is a major contributor to the erosion of our families as well as our community. You're awesome personified ❣️❣️
You understand me so well and I am ecstatic that you were touched by this piece . It is hella hard to admit that we need help. One of my most favorite song that touched on this theme is "Lean On Me" both the inspiring Bill Wither's version and the exciting Club Nouveau version. I try to seek advice from my elderly parents. Even though I could get the same advice elsewhere, I want them to know that they are still needed in my life.
I implicitly agree with you that our propensity to not need or depend on anyone to live our lives is a major contributor to the erosion of our families as well as our community. You're awesome personified ❣️❣️
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12th Mar 2021 6:05pm
I believe that there is no phrase sweeter to a poet than "This is impactful." I am grateful and so pleased that my small work touched you in a big way. Your words of kindness encourage me to continue writing.
And it is very good to meet you as well. Cheers!
And it is very good to meet you as well. Cheers!
