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Gray poems
Gray poems
started January 24th, 2021
There are poems
that are easy to share
that want to be seen-read-heard
then there are other days
when gray skies
reflect my gray disposition
silent be silent
say the critical voices
don't scar the world
with this
and so my mark on this world
has often been
one of absence
but to deny these gray poems
is to deny myself
is to deny the crocus
blooming through the snow
for if I don't give expression
to all of it including the gray
then the beauty in me
also stays hidden
unexpressed-unrealized-unknown.
started January 24th, 2021
There are poems
that are easy to share
that want to be seen-read-heard
then there are other days
when gray skies
reflect my gray disposition
silent be silent
say the critical voices
don't scar the world
with this
and so my mark on this world
has often been
one of absence
but to deny these gray poems
is to deny myself
is to deny the crocus
blooming through the snow
for if I don't give expression
to all of it including the gray
then the beauty in me
also stays hidden
unexpressed-unrealized-unknown.
Published 3rd Jun 2021
Author's Note
I have a notebook with unfinished poems in it. I sit down each day to write, and start by paging through this notebook. This poem is a combination of 3 gray poems that I turned past day after day. Now I can move them into the finished (but not quite right) notebook.
I don't like all the prepositions and connecting words in this poem, but it's just part of how I am writing currently.
A friend had just posted a picture of the first crocus he had seen blooming through the snow. I loved seeing that first sign of spring when I was growing up. If I was writing this today, it would be a bit different I am sure. I treasure these snapshots of where my mind on these past days.
I don't like all the prepositions and connecting words in this poem, but it's just part of how I am writing currently.
A friend had just posted a picture of the first crocus he had seen blooming through the snow. I loved seeing that first sign of spring when I was growing up. If I was writing this today, it would be a bit different I am sure. I treasure these snapshots of where my mind on these past days.
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Anonymous
3rd Jun 2021 9:35pm
... You can always clean it up, another time if you feel like it's needed (not in my mind) ... but I really adore that you posted your writing style as is... it's not easy and I try to do that myself as often as possible... in hopes it helps me grow... when I read it back in the future.... call me crazy!
I enjoyed your use of the color grey as a metaphor and how that needs to be addressed, as it's part of the human experience too!!... it's important, IMO.... Those gray days are often where I can look back and pull inspiration from.. via the pain, hurt or turmoil.... ultimately releasing the shit that needs releasing....
A really inspired and thought provoking write, senid. I reiterate my gratitude for you sharing it!
🌹 - 💙
xo
B
I enjoyed your use of the color grey as a metaphor and how that needs to be addressed, as it's part of the human experience too!!... it's important, IMO.... Those gray days are often where I can look back and pull inspiration from.. via the pain, hurt or turmoil.... ultimately releasing the shit that needs releasing....
A really inspired and thought provoking write, senid. I reiterate my gratitude for you sharing it!
🌹 - 💙
xo
B
4th Jun 2021 1:06am
I go around and around on editing and what I post. Some things feel incomplete and eventually do feel more finished. Others, this is what they are. I say that I write for myself, and this is me!
I am stunned when poems become conversations with someone. Thank you for your thoughts and affirmations.
I am stunned when poems become conversations with someone. Thank you for your thoughts and affirmations.
Anonymous
- Edited 25th Oct 2022 6:45pm
4th Jun 2021 2:40pm
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5th Jun 2021 00:12am
I would like to write everyday also. I agree about everything being important. I don't write for publication or for a grade in class. I write to try to process my life and all the stuff inside. Thank you for your comment.
