I’m drenched in madness
tangled in blue
I’m walking barefoot
through icy streams
and I’m here with you
My body is crying
and screaming out
and I know you’ve built up walls
but that won’t stop me from walking
and I’ll continue to shout
Drink from this cup
let the wine your mind take
and I’ll continue walking
and shouting, and writing, and walking
Just let me be the light upon the lake
Through all of this chaos
and hatred and trembling
through all that has shifted
I still feel your rhythm
so let’s continue assembling
I count my time in music
beats of a drum, bangs of a gong
dancing in seconds, moving to you
and if you stop and listen, you will see
I have been here all along.
How very personal, this poem is! π
I can see you wrote this one from somewhere deep. The visuals I get in my mind is of you attempting to walk upon the water, to cross an ocean on your feet, though there are many obstacles that impede you. You feel alone in the voyage, though are still needing to move onwards. You want that other person to aid you in the trial.
Itβs always been said that the ocean is lonelier than the land. I see that a lot in this work.
Well done! π
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Wow!! You just made my day. I am currently facing what feels like an oceans worth of trials. It does feel like I’m alone at times, but I know I’m not. And I want those who feel alone to know I’m here, all they have to do is reach out and swim with me!
Thank you again!! ππ
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My pleasure. β€
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Wow! That is top shelf poetry, Kristian! Stunning visuals wrapped in wonderful phrasing and subtle rhyme. It flows twirling like the dance in beautiful rhythm and pace. I love “let the wine your mind take”. A creatively metered turn of words that falls off the tongue. And the close is superbly poignant and hopeful. One of my new favorites! Bravo!
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Thank you, Brad! I like that line too! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I hold your poetry in high esteem, so your comments mean the world to me. Thank you so much, my dear!! β€ππ
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Outstanding poetry. The imagery is spectacular. I love it allβ€
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Thank you, Suzette! πβ€
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What a beautiful and powerful poem!
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Thank you!! β€β€
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Youβre welcome π
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Bravo and beautiful!
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Thank you so much! π
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Mesmerizing!
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Thank you so much!!
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Youβre a writer, girl. You got this!
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Itβs what got me reading your blog. And I read a lot of blogs…. not many worth visiting a second time..
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I appreciate that A LOT, John! I really am grateful for you!!
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Weβre like family and stuff.. itβs relative lol!!
You know Iβs here ..
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π€π€ You’re awesome!!
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Iβm still amazed you laugh at me and have put up with me for so long… kudos!
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I’m stubborn. You’re not getting rid of me. ππ
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Bet I can lol
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Nope!
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You had a pretty long break….
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Far too long. I didn’t like it
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Didnβt go checking either….
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I tried. I couldn’t access your blog. π€·ββοΈ
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Seriously!
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I reckon lol!
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You missed this?? Lol!!
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I did. ππ
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Sheβs almost weirder than me…
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Almost!! πππππ
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I ainβt arguing or competing with you about this lol!!
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please read the amazing poetry by a talented writer.
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Thank you so much!! β€
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You are welcome dear Kristian. I love your work.
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I appreciate you! I love your work as well, my dear.
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You are welcome dear Kristian.
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Powerful, worthwhile and wonderful words shared dear Kristian.
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Thank you, John!
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You are welcome Kristian and I love your photos too. You have a good face.
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You are welcome Kristian and I love your photos too. You have a good face.
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Aww, thank you! π₯°
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