Whispers woven of darkness and light

Mind blowing write you need to read this allowed sweetie
Love and light
Ron xx

You read my thoughts!!
I'm going to record it tonight, when I get more time after work.... Thank you, Ron.
You're a true friend and beautiful supportive force.

Glad you enjoyed, (I know it's a lot.)
🌹-💙
x

FOREVER TEAM BLUE 💙 XX

((hugs))
-💙
x

Thank you, Sawyer.
I'm extremely grateful for your kind words and generous RL add.

🌹 - 💙

Be well and be safe out there
-B

You ate blowing up my mind.  It's okay to be a little naughty for you and me.  Keep on writing you strong beautiful smart sexy woman.

Wow.  
This feels like an asteroid aiming for a sinkhole.  Burning the void.  

The power in it is immense.   Pretty incredible, you.  

Just not quite though ... but I'll get there eventually.
Thanks.

Always a work in progress,
Take care of yourself, S
🌹 - B

🔥🔥🔥🔥

🌹-💙
Thanks, D
x

I guess I nailed it huh.  Damn sinkholes.  Just remember, a sinkhole is a hole, and that's as far as it will ever be.  You're above it.  And always will be.  

Thanks, Styx.
You're a gem 💎
🌹 - 💙
x

The first time I smelled jasmine long before discovering the flowers...you took me back to this memory...thanks for the time traveling inspiration...

Thanks for leaving me those thoughts, Lawrence.... it's truly meaningful to me.  
 
Much love and safe travels to you! *wink  
 
🌹 - 💙  
B

When we encounter the brutal truth, it seems to have such a lofty goal.

And then, we find that the truth of it is often circumstantial, pedestrian,  banal even, but the brutality of it, the need for it to be a defining lesson. I've come to feel that these brutal truths are way more often mainly brutal,  and hardly, pound for pound, anything at all.

Then I wonder, was it a lesson, or was it sadistic? Was it really well meaning, or was it vailed sarcasm or the like?

What was the intent of that saturated experience? What is my own intention in reading it? How do I interpret these things and things like them?

Perspective then. I make meaning myself. Things have no intrinsic meaning. I take it my own way.

In this way, I can thank someone for rejecting me because it redirects my attention. Brutal? Oh, sorry. Wrong door! I was looking for the unconditionally loving door that accepted me as I am.

Forgive me for poking the snake. My bad. And I can walk away conscious free because I'm blaming no one since no offense was taken.

Time for coffee. I just avoided a clusterfuck!

Your writing reminds me that even if we don't actually understand calculus, we preform it internally and instantaneously everytime we reach for a door handle,  a light switch, a fork.... it's a built in algorithm.

infrangible....you taught me a new word....I owe you a coffee.

Sorry for the late reply, RT
I've not been proactive on DUP for a few days...and potential that might last longer, so I wanted to get this in....  

Thank you for your wonderfully in depth thoughts and comments. Yes, it's definitely worth pondering -the intentions and/or brutal behaviors that we humans are randomly subject to deal with. It's difficult to figure out, like you've said before people are messy as well as complicated and complex, depending upon each individual. Motivations aren't easily understood, if ever.  

We can only control ourselves and perhaps with that maybe influence.... is my faint hope.

I know I'm more sensitive than what's usually needed in life... I'm not someone that naturally has that fabled 'thick skin' yet that sensitivity is what leaves me keenly aware and very privy to my own surroundings and to other's intents.... even when I'm unable to fully understand, I get a gist....I feel it...  

I too, try and take it my own way... at times, it's difficult for me to let go, when I feel something so so personally.

Built in algorithm, indeed! Nicely put. 👍🏻

Cheers on the coffee, absolutely! ☕ ;)  


As usual, you leave me with such a wealth of varied ideas and opinions. Your experiences really help me broaden my own, leading me down avenues that I truly need to travel....  
I'm so thankful.  
🌹 - 💙
B

You're such a dynamo of voice and feeling, it's captivating. Sense of musings of time and intimate association and loneliness, perspectives of these like planets flowing around each other in their colossal regard.

Hey Daniel!! Look what the cat 🙀 dragged in!!

It's awesome to see you and read your unique takeaways!!!

I think the universe knew that I've deeply been questioning my place or purpose here on DUP and perhaps you showing up now was/is a bit serendipitous (Yes, I just selfishly made your welcomed return all about me!. .... lol)

I hope you've been taking care of yourself and that things have been going well for you. You've definitely been missed, my lovely friend 🙏  

Thank you for stopping by and for leaving me your coveted insight. Your thoughts always make me think and search my own feelings, so deeply.  

It's such a pleasure— please don't be a stranger.  
🌹 - 💙  
Susan

*hugs* I've been away because of health and financial issues that have caused unwelcome changes in my life, haven't felt like being on site much, but I'll try to stop in more often.

I've known many people whom left the site for whatever reason, but leaving or being here really doesn't have to be regarded with a sense of finality. I think, just listen to your gut. Take time away recharging if you feel the need. The place will be here or not when we get back to it.

I've always maintained my purpose and intention when on site, though I've known many people who got caught up in what I call camp politics, this group of people versus that group of people, it's ugly and small spirited and I think it's important to remember we're here to express ourselves, be seen and felt and hopefully see and feel each other. I love your writing because it comes from such depth of feeling.

It's good to see you too honey.

I saw a mention above about possibly recording this piece, and I think it would be quite impactful in voice, with the inflections and emphasis that readings can give key elements.

There are so many poignant thoughts and phrases and food for thought in this piece, and the crux of it, for me, is at the beginning:  "...Cast as victim or villain, perspective skews ..."

Perspective is everything. I don't think most villains really know they're villains. Because perspective is based on what we've known, where we are, and the way we process information, there will always be bias. It can be lessened by learning, making the effort to see through the eyes and experience of another, but that is challenging, particularly when the challenge is to strongly held beliefs.

I really enjoyed reading this, and particularly liked how interesting turns of phrase carries the reader through it.

I had similar thoughts, in reference to the shaping of or recognition of those perceived as villainous. You're right, that our inherent biases play an amazingly huge role in that comprehension. It's almost like reprogramming, where you have to be extremely diligent in your efforts if you're wanting to actually reveal factual truths or uncover a particular 'villain' as just that. It throws me for a loop sometimes the ease of which falsehoods are accepted, without batting an eye.

I thank you for agreeing with Ron, who suggested a spoken word version of this piece. Maybe in the future....It really is a long doozy and I just happened to have recorded my most recent poem that I published because it was short and it was kind of a celebration after a battle I had experiencing some writer's block....I'll keep that on the back burner.

I know this one was a jumbled maze, so I definitely appreciate you taking the time to leave your thoughts and feelings. It really helps me out to have alternate viewpoints and ideas that I can feed off of.

Warm regards,
🌹 - B

As always, Lady Blue



* I know I have some catching up to do

It's wonderful seeing you, P_O _H!
You've been missed!!

Much love and appreciation for stopping by and for the generous list add, dear poet.
It means a lot to me.

I hope to see more of you.... soon.

🌹 - 💙
B

It's interesting that when you go back to a previously written (whether finished or unfinished) piece, the adjustments and fine tuning will give you a slight different perspective during that editing phase. I could swear this almost sounds like presentation for a creative writing course, providing that higher sense of conscience when you've been inspired by something or someone else.

It's always great to read out loud, so as to annunciate each word, and this made see how you are really great at putting these thoughts together and expressing them so eloquently.

Amazing work Blue.

Thanks so much for these comments, W. I'm so sorry I missed them, originally.

I fully understand your thoughtful point of view about an on again off again style of writing... It's always going to be a bit of an amalgamation!

Hope you and the family are are doing well! Happy late Halloween 🦇

🌹💙
B

Extraordinary. Following, of course. To the ends of the world, if needs be.

Thank you very much for the read and the kind feedback.... Pleased to meet you!

I look forward to diving in and reading your poetry as well.

I appreciate you taking the time,
🌹 B

It's hard to point out any lines because they are all worth mentioning.

"I read a lack of willing compassion  
where it's easier to blame  
than it is to take responsibility;  
humility taking a backseat,  
as a suspect version of certitude  
"my-way-or-the-highway's" it"

"It's never enough. " 

I was just thinking about this subject. Even the thought of it's never enough popped in my head.
Sorry, wish I was better with comments lol. This is probably my favorite from you though. Sucks I missed it at some point apparently.

No worries, DC.
We can't catch 'em all.

Thanks for taking the stroll back in time to check it out. It was a long process, putting this one together. It has numerous points of angst and several different possibilities of intent. I would pick it up and write some and put it down, so it's pretty much an amalgamation of my ire.. Lol

No apologies needed whatsoever... Your feedback is very much welcomed, understood and deeply appreciated.

Have a great night
🌹-B

The hard work payed off. It's perfection. Here have a cat 😺

I do love the kittehs!!
Danke!

😻