"Perfect Balance"
Secret Keeping
I carry the weight of the world
All in my head 'be safe and sound
Secrets, they're yours, mine, others, past
That's well and good for us around
But some times things get to be much
And when that comes things do leak out
Like deer in heat from antler horns
Antennas tuned for high power
Best close the mouth and plug those ears
Ship is leaving tales last for years
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All in my head 'be safe and sound
Secrets, they're yours, mine, others, past
That's well and good for us around
But some times things get to be much
And when that comes things do leak out
Like deer in heat from antler horns
Antennas tuned for high power
Best close the mouth and plug those ears
Ship is leaving tales last for years
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- Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2020, All Rights Reserved
- I'm linked with Carrie Van Horn with "Sunday Muse #112" at http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/2020/06/sunday-muse-112.html?m=1
- Note: I generally try to write so that my poem/writing will be able to stand alone, separated from the illustrating picture. Here the two are meant to work together as in ekphrastic writing (see "Ekphrastic Poetry: Definition and Examples" article, click here).
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As of my last writing, see my Christmas Tree blog, I am on Sabatical from writing for at least two weeks or until I catch up with some neglected things at home and in my life.
ReplyDeleteBefore it's close from time to time I may post as I did this one.
My last I was sooo busy I neglected returning some comments from yours left on Christmas Tree.
For that almost unforgivable sin I am sorry. Please Forgive me.
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My "Christmas Tree" blog:
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Interesting take--unexpected and visceral (especially the weight of carrying a small ocean).
ReplyDeleteCarrying that heavy of a weight some is bound to leak out.
ReplyDeleteYes, eventually something leaks out. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteLove this Jim! It speaks volumes beautifully!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your sabbatical and come back ready to give us more poetry. Nice pairing of image and words, Jim.
ReplyDeleteYep, carrying so much has to cause leaks. Stay safe, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI would trust an elk to keep things in balance better than we do. Smiles. Nice to read you, Jim.
ReplyDeleteWe try to carry so much...In the end we must take history's weight off and move in what changes we can bring to today.
ReplyDeleteInsightful, and image full. I often feel that heavy headed taking in all the news. Leaks are necessary.
ReplyDeleteThe opening lines lead into a deeply insightful write.
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