If I brought poetry to your exhale
how would you breathe?
If you brought poetry to my cooking
how would it taste?
If we brought poetry to our conversation
what would we hear?
Would we notice the moan of wind
escaping our arguments,
notice the water from our pipes is at a trickle,
and our neighbors don’t stand in the front yard anymore
hateful weeds encroaching upon our edible garden
while voices overrun each other with lawn mower loudness?
A muffled fear, like cotton balls in our ears
falls free revealing the unison of our currents.
If I lived poetry
could I see the heart
underneath your skin?
Would you see me as a life
as valuable as your own?
© Alicia Grimshaw 2020
“Poetry, whether the writing itself is explicitly political or not, always seeks a better way to respond, to think, to live.” – E. Ce Miller, writer, journalist
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Communication is such a hard thing when you think you are right…
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That is so true. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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I so love the question approach. I believe our words are unique to our own experiences.
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Grace, I love questions too. It is sometimes difficult for me to write a poem with including one. Thanks for reading.
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hateful weeds encroaching upon our edible garden
while voices overrun each other with lawn mower loudness?
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Thank you for sharing your reflection. ❤️
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This is stunningly beautiful, Ali. I think you’ve bought such poignant meaning to it in the last part, about stripping away everything to appreciate we’re all human and valued equally. Very elegantly written, I love it ♥
Caz xx
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Caz,
I am so pleased to hear that this poem spoke to you in way that brought beauty to your day. Your response is a gift. Take good care.
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A brilliant poem, Ali!! Awesome!
xoxo
😘💕🌹
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Thank you for your enthusiastic response.
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Loved this!! Well deserved!!
xoxo
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You are so kind.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing
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Happy to share this, Ali.
xoxo
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Oh wow. This is so good! Excellent questions… in poetry style!
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Tara, your comment was a boost to my morning. Thank you so much.
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I really enjoyed this piece, so thank YOU for sharing!!
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Poetry opens our heart and sings to our soul. Beautiful Ali 🙂
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Karen, I agree wholeheartedly. Thanks for reading and for all the support you offer others.
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I think it would enhance everything.
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Me too. We would hear what has yet to be heard and the music would move us to dance and the possibilities are endless.
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Oh Ali …your lovely poetry reminded me of a Leonard Cohen quote….
“As a poet, sometimes we confuse ourselves, Trying to create ashes, instead of fire “
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Ivor, what an intriguing quote. Thanks so much for sharing it it. Isn’t it wonderful that we can never run out of poems to read? Take care.
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Beautiful poem and message. May we live beautiful poetry, breathing into each other’s hearts.
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Brad, I so appreciate the words you have reflected back to me here. Yes, let’s breathe into each other’s hearts. We need to support each other in going forward. Take good care.
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This is one of your best.
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Thank you kindly for letting me know this.
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GORGEOUS! As always, I am amazed by your use of language to captivate your reader’s attention.
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You are so kind. I’m glad to hear these words captured your attention today. I hope They provided you with strength.
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“If I lived poetry
could I see the heart
underneath your skin?” ❤️
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Kelley,
Thank you for reflecting back. Love is always the answer. I hope you are taking time to write this weekend and care for your beautiful heart.
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Beautiful, Ali. A lovely way to observe…everything.
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Thank you for reading, Carrie. Wishing you wellness and love.
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Beautifully expressed!
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Thank you for letting me know my words reached you today. My hope is that through poetry we can hear each other. Wishing you wellness.
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Yes, poetry brings peace to the soul.. A sense of calmness.. Your work is lovely!
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I just stopped by your blog. I look forward to reading more of your messages. Keep sharing your voice in the world.
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Thank you so much.. I will try my best!
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