To you with all the answers

Feeling a little political today, are we Richard? ; ) I like this though! I am a dreamer too y'know... ~Stella

that I think all artists, poets, and idealogues have. I think the worst feeling is when you can't even fit in with the outsiders. That's a very uncomfortale netherworld indeed. You said alot in this short piece, it's chock full of exasperated exclusion. Your main body is superb, spot on, but I have to admit that the ending was a huge letdown for me, felt like a total copout after such a strong poem, as if you were trying to end it but weren't really comfortable with the "how." Mark W. Galatians 5:22-23 "22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against these, there is no law!" My favorite verse(s) in the Bible

Hi Richard, I know it's not really political (was having a little inauguration fun, please forgive!) I understand your message but also, maybe you're being very hard on yourself? ('.. even I don't pass the test') I feel your loathing of the extremism of society but it's also to do with one's perception of it, right? And how comfortable you are with yourself. Feeling like you don't fit in often results from wanting to fit in. Really hope I'm making any sense Richard because I think it's a very strong piece but maybe there's nothing wrong with 'dreaming in wake' so to speak? ~Stella

commentary on how poets approach the political, apolitical, and societal mores--definitely accurate for the most part. when poets get involved in politics bad things can happen *sometimes*--Neruda seduced by Stalinism! imagine that. refreshing! gb

Moon, Exceptional piece I like how the lines flowed. Ending it in: And even I don't pass the test, would be the stronger ending~ [But I too, do not have all the answers] _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

Exceptional. You outdid yourself. this piece says it all and none of us can pass the test completely. About the only thing I can add is WOW! Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water."

Richard Well what can I say. We all feel we do not fit in. But how boring that would be. We are true to ourselves and live the life of an artist and poets in all our mediums. We will never fit in no matter what we do. We are introverted but also extrovered too We are all mixed up my friend but why do we always try to find reason? To battle with ourselves. Let us just be. Electricblue

ever dreaming I wake. this connects the first and last part, I feel that the last line is necessary. I liked it a lot after the first read. then I re-read after seeing the comments and I still liked it. it adds a complicating simplicity (or a simplifying complexity). I hope you know what I mean, Mr Moonman. a wonderful piece. your Porprietress

Gotta fix that baulk, make it balk. And yes, I think it's so normal for folks like you an' me and everybody else that be to feel somehow different than human ... or at least the humans all about. What's funny is that those humans we think do fit in often feel they don't. No surprise, that. On another note, Buster needs both right and left wings for balance. However, if he were to lose either or both, he'd still be Buster. I'd love 'im just the same. Some'v these I'm-right-you're-wrong individuals/groups make me downright embarrassed to be human. It's then I'm kinda glad to be an alien from another planet, another solar system, another star, another galaxy. That way I don't have to go around apologizing to all my critter friends for what ordinary humans do/have done to 'em. Thanx again, Chuck

ever dreaming I wake... excuse my language, but fuck that's good have a great day man james

Oooh I loved this Richard, punchy with little strands of tenderness... like a well, balanced chocky with lots of flavour & good quality ... (mmmmm chocky!)... Nothing "sticky" about it though (chuckle) Truth & clarity, I love that path, whichever way it leans Left, Right, Middle of the road or bridged, dug or otherwise circumnavigated! I am inspired to go read more from you... (hmmm work?, what work?!!!) Anni May I wish to walk gracefully..... so as not to spill water.