If I could stand on the sill
Your cracked window, my home
I’d finish your every sentence
With one of my own
Caustic completed with growth
Tell me something I don’t already know
to be honest, Audrey, i find this a little strange and demanding, especially the use of ‘caustic’..that is not a criticism but a response from a reader who feels challenged by this…and then on the other hand i see ease and such intimacy between the two that there’s intimate understanding…i’ll go for the latter interpretation.
Sorry for going on but good writing does that to me.
JF, you couldn’t be any closer to understanding my poem than if you had sat down with a cup of coffee and heard my confession. You have a window to my soul that many cannot tap into and I truly relish your interpretation. You make me feel heard. Thank you ever so, love.
Sadly, I don’t. If I did, they might be a lot better and less abrasive to true poets. Thank you for thinking so, Susan. I’m glad you witness my attempts. I work hard on some…but 8 times out of 10 they’re done in 15 minutes tops.
I think so, as well, Debbie. Glad you enjoyed those words. Have a fantastic weekend! I plan on celebrating my birthday a little early, so it should be a fun weekend. Cheers! 🙂
to be honest, Audrey, i find this a little strange and demanding, especially the use of ‘caustic’..that is not a criticism but a response from a reader who feels challenged by this…and then on the other hand i see ease and such intimacy between the two that there’s intimate understanding…i’ll go for the latter interpretation.
Sorry for going on but good writing does that to me.
Big Hugs
jf
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JF, you couldn’t be any closer to understanding my poem than if you had sat down with a cup of coffee and heard my confession. You have a window to my soul that many cannot tap into and I truly relish your interpretation. You make me feel heard. Thank you ever so, love.
I’m listening intently, jf. xx
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You must work hard on a lot of the poems you post. Thank you for sharing them.
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Sadly, I don’t. If I did, they might be a lot better and less abrasive to true poets. Thank you for thinking so, Susan. I’m glad you witness my attempts. I work hard on some…but 8 times out of 10 they’re done in 15 minutes tops.
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Well, you enjoy doing it, and that is quite a lot right there.
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There is a rhy. to this that make sit splendid! Isn’t it hard finishing sentences?
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Thanks, Duke *smiles* I think it can be, but not with the right person.
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This is really lovely! It has a great rhythm as well. 🙂
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Thank you, my dear. 🙂 Wish you could see my smile. I’m glad you liked it.
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Lovely
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Hi, Jefferson. 🙂 Thank you so much. Lovely to have you stop by. xx
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Anytime. Yiu have a great blog
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As you do, but you know I’m a fan of your photography, Sir. ♡
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Thank you
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‘Tis lovely to be so well-understood (and to understand so deeply in return). Beautiful words to begin my weekend, Audrey — hope yours is splendid!
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I think so, as well, Debbie. Glad you enjoyed those words. Have a fantastic weekend! I plan on celebrating my birthday a little early, so it should be a fun weekend. Cheers! 🙂
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Today’s Domer’s birthday. When’s yours? I hope it’s a happy one!!
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I just read your poem. You’re a mom. I hope he reads your blog. Mine..Monday.
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