Really love this… the thought of living (or even being) the poem is fascinating.. but maybe we are whenever we let fantasy and dreams play a large place in our life.
Poetry in different ways tell us so little and so much about a person. It tells our preferences, our passions, but it doesn’t divulge the source at times or the affections we may feel directly; but I think the difference lies in how we communicate. If communicating or adding poetry to life, it may be a more honest world. We communicate in different tones to be analyzed, we can figure it out like puzzle pieces (or not) and perhaps still not get it one-hundred percent right.
Such are people, very confusion if we read every line and delve into it. Though it is more honest and upfront. Poetry makes the world a better place, but if life could have poetry as our speech we may be more honest for it. ❤ ❤
A beautifully written and thoughtful piece. It is sad and solemn, but you have given me a lot to reflect over tonight. This will be stirring within me for a bit.
Lucy
I appreciate your thoughts. I find that poetry slows us down and offers an opportunity to be present. I see this happen in the writing circles I lead. I the love deep listening that evolves in these spaces.
Isn’t it wonderful that poetry is showing up more and more in main stream media. Even though I don’t watch the Super Bowl I think it’s amazing that Amanda Gorman performed poem there.
Thank you for the time you spent pondering my poem
This is such a gorgeous poem, Ali! 😀 I love the idea of “if we brought poetry to conversation, what would we hear?” I imagine the world would be a more empathetic place 💝💝
There is poetry in everything, and you’ve hinted at that in this poem, Ali. I like the way it is structured with questions and love the use of sound to explore some of the negatives of life: the ‘moan of wind escaping our arguments’, the trickle of water in the pipes, voices overrunning each other with ‘lawnmower loudness’ – great use of alliteration too! Yes, most people have to look for poetry while we poets know it’s there.
Humankind is poetry … a wildly varied, infinitely fascinating, at times terrifying, reflection of us. It’s a shame not everyone recognizes it …. you do.
I like the light and the shadow in this. Sometimes poets don’t realize how powerfully the words can affect others and sometimes one realizes how weak they are to poetry’s effects. I felt some poems this week that affected me very poorly and that’s an important barometer for me to acknowledge.
Poems can touch us in such an emotional way. They can bring back memories. They can bring forth feelings that have been buried. They can make us feel less alone.
One part I love about facilitating writing circles is the opportunity to reflect with others on what a poem brings forth for them. It is always a fascinating conversation and very different from analyzing a poem.
Stay warm,
Ali
Poetry has the ability to open our minds. Whether deception or truth, we may find thoughts we may not understand or agree with, but just as often we may find an understanding that might otherwise escape us. And, just as well, they allow us to offer a perspective that does the same.
Thanks so much for this, Ali. I am not sure I could manage to breathe without poetry.
‘It came to me in the car, travelling to work. This was no Zen moment really, just listening to a poet. They often hang round and surface stuff that you hadn’t really thought about in a while.’
I am glad to hear that these words inspired. Poetry can open doors that have been closed for many, many years.
Let me know if you would like to connect over Zoom to write with me. It would be fun to meet you and hear more about what inspires you to write. If you are interested you can email me at coaching@aligrimshaw.com.
Take good care,
Ali
Poetry can be this magical unifying force among individuals – it just brings the hearts bare to each other not needing to know anything else. Your poem is so beautifully depicting this.
This captures the inner tug-of-war many are struggling with … like today driving through scenic rural terrain and suddenly brought up short from tranquility by a pair of anti-Biden flags (will spare you the precise wording) someone spent a good bit of money to mount at the gate to their property… There is a real person involved, in real need of some opening of heart and mind … could poetry help here? (Tempting to drive in and say hello … ) Maybe I’ll write a poem and send it …
Jazz,
Thank you for sharing this reflection back from your drive today. Poetry can be a bridge. I am focusing on listening to understand. I don’t know the answers but listening always seems to be a good first step.
Wherever you end up next I hope you enjoy the view. There are so many beautiful places to visit in the U.S. Take care,
Ali
Thank you for sharing your reflection back. I hope this poem will inspire others to look beyond what they think they may know about someone. Love can open any door.
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Really love this… the thought of living (or even being) the poem is fascinating.. but maybe we are whenever we let fantasy and dreams play a large place in our life.
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Good point. Thanks for sharing
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Poetry in different ways tell us so little and so much about a person. It tells our preferences, our passions, but it doesn’t divulge the source at times or the affections we may feel directly; but I think the difference lies in how we communicate. If communicating or adding poetry to life, it may be a more honest world. We communicate in different tones to be analyzed, we can figure it out like puzzle pieces (or not) and perhaps still not get it one-hundred percent right.
Such are people, very confusion if we read every line and delve into it. Though it is more honest and upfront. Poetry makes the world a better place, but if life could have poetry as our speech we may be more honest for it. ❤ ❤
A beautifully written and thoughtful piece. It is sad and solemn, but you have given me a lot to reflect over tonight. This will be stirring within me for a bit.
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Lucy
I appreciate your thoughts. I find that poetry slows us down and offers an opportunity to be present. I see this happen in the writing circles I lead. I the love deep listening that evolves in these spaces.
Isn’t it wonderful that poetry is showing up more and more in main stream media. Even though I don’t watch the Super Bowl I think it’s amazing that Amanda Gorman performed poem there.
Thank you for the time you spent pondering my poem
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This is such a gorgeous poem, Ali! 😀 I love the idea of “if we brought poetry to conversation, what would we hear?” I imagine the world would be a more empathetic place 💝💝
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I think so too. If we read peoples poems I think we would see others differently. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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If we communicated like a poem, perhaps we would all think more before we speak! Well done!
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I definitely think it would change the way we converse. Thanks for reading.
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yes!
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I love the idea of reading people like poems – I think we would gain a deeper insight for sure!
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It definitely would change our interactions with each other.
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There is poetry in everything, and you’ve hinted at that in this poem, Ali. I like the way it is structured with questions and love the use of sound to explore some of the negatives of life: the ‘moan of wind escaping our arguments’, the trickle of water in the pipes, voices overrunning each other with ‘lawnmower loudness’ – great use of alliteration too! Yes, most people have to look for poetry while we poets know it’s there.
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Thanks so much for this reflection. I appreciate your thoughts.
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Humankind is poetry … a wildly varied, infinitely fascinating, at times terrifying, reflection of us. It’s a shame not everyone recognizes it …. you do.
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Thank you Helen. Poems can allow us to hear one another when other ways of communicating fail. Keep on writing.
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I like the light and the shadow in this. Sometimes poets don’t realize how powerfully the words can affect others and sometimes one realizes how weak they are to poetry’s effects. I felt some poems this week that affected me very poorly and that’s an important barometer for me to acknowledge.
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Poems can touch us in such an emotional way. They can bring back memories. They can bring forth feelings that have been buried. They can make us feel less alone.
One part I love about facilitating writing circles is the opportunity to reflect with others on what a poem brings forth for them. It is always a fascinating conversation and very different from analyzing a poem.
Stay warm,
Ali
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Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Ali ❤
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Poetry has the ability to open our minds. Whether deception or truth, we may find thoughts we may not understand or agree with, but just as often we may find an understanding that might otherwise escape us. And, just as well, they allow us to offer a perspective that does the same.
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Ken,
Yes, poetry can open our minds to new perspectives. It offers doors to open if we choose too.
Thank you for your reflection.
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I feel the urge to connection in your words. How to open the closed doors, how to listen and really hear? Something we all struggle with. (K)
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This is one of your best, Ali.
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Thank you. I am curious what makes this one good in your opinion?
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truly beautiful sent a yearning surge through me – thank you
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You are so welcome. Wishing you a beautiful day
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And you fine poet
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Thanks so much for this, Ali. I am not sure I could manage to breathe without poetry.
‘It came to me in the car, travelling to work. This was no Zen moment really, just listening to a poet. They often hang round and surface stuff that you hadn’t really thought about in a while.’
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What a great reflection back about the value of poetry in our daily lives. Thank you so much for sending it.❤️
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Wonderful poetry and questions to open up heart and soul. Thanks Ali 🙏
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Thank you for letting me know this poem touched you today. Sending you love and peace.
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Wow! That was amazing Ali!
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I am glad to hear that these words inspired. Poetry can open doors that have been closed for many, many years.
Let me know if you would like to connect over Zoom to write with me. It would be fun to meet you and hear more about what inspires you to write. If you are interested you can email me at coaching@aligrimshaw.com.
Take good care,
Ali
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Lovely poem and perspective Ali. May we breath living poetry into our daily lives.
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Brad,
Great to hear from you. Keep breathing in the poems when life gets hard, that is a great plan.
Hope you are well.
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Yes, I’m well. Thanks Ali.
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Poetry can be this magical unifying force among individuals – it just brings the hearts bare to each other not needing to know anything else. Your poem is so beautifully depicting this.
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Thank you my friend. May poetry near and far in every language continue to open doors of understanding for all of us.
Peace to you.
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i dodged cars
and curses
from persons
not wanting
to acknowledge a school zone
so the answer is yois of course~
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Oh my, I am sorry to hear that.
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yeah it was horrible
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This captures the inner tug-of-war many are struggling with … like today driving through scenic rural terrain and suddenly brought up short from tranquility by a pair of anti-Biden flags (will spare you the precise wording) someone spent a good bit of money to mount at the gate to their property… There is a real person involved, in real need of some opening of heart and mind … could poetry help here? (Tempting to drive in and say hello … ) Maybe I’ll write a poem and send it …
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Jazz,
Thank you for sharing this reflection back from your drive today. Poetry can be a bridge. I am focusing on listening to understand. I don’t know the answers but listening always seems to be a good first step.
Wherever you end up next I hope you enjoy the view. There are so many beautiful places to visit in the U.S. Take care,
Ali
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Ali, I too focus on listening – listen first w/o judging … hoping the other will likewise … hoping to find common ground. I cross my fingers!
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Jazz,
That is a loving action and a gift to all that you encounter. Thank you for being a listener.
Take care.
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So powerful. Sad yet hopeful!
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Thank you for sharing your reflection back. I hope this poem will inspire others to look beyond what they think they may know about someone. Love can open any door.
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