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Bonitaj
Bonitaj
Jul 24, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

OVER IT!

OVER IT !

 "It happensslowly, stealthily,
almost imperceptibly
at first. It happensgradually, unexpectedlyquite by chance - unrehearsed. You see a remindera horse that's bolted, a girl that's jilted,nothing strikes you as 'unplanned'. Yet the pain has liftedthe paradigm shifted - a new reality is at hand. At first you're startledthen seem impartial,because the longing's no longer there. You turn to reminisceabout the things you missonly to realize - you no longer care!"

BjR  July 24, 09
 
— Bonitaj, Jul 24, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Tip of Southern Africa, ZAF

Favorite Poets: Too many to narrow down, but briefly :, AUDEN, T.S. ELIOT, DICKENSON, RILKE, THOREAU, RUMI ... the list is endless. Am inspired by many, especially those that live lives of "quiet desperation, and go to the grave with a song still in them" (THoreau)

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Marie-I-Be

16 years 10 months ago

very nice

I can identify. How very nicely presented. On point and packs a good little punch. It's just powerful enough. Moved.
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 10 months ago

Thank you Marie!

Quite nifty I thought too! :) The relief lies in the reality of the poem's message! Cheers Boni
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Marie-I-Be

16 years 10 months ago

Exactly!

It feels good when somebody "gets it," doesn't it! I see you've changed the layout of words. Looks great both ways. I'm slapping you a five!
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 10 months ago

Gee Thanks!

That's a slap in the face I'll take any day! :) Cheers Boni ps. Thought the layout less distracting this way! No frills bonus!
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 10 months ago

An alternate reality you

An alternate reality you say? Don't let the *I* get in the way... ;-) Hugs, and high 5's to you, around the bend. ~A "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality." Ayn Rand
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 10 months ago

HIGH 5'S

Thanks a lot Kailashana! Coming from you that means a lot! Now if we could seal that hand-shake with 5 stars I'd be most appreciative lol! I know the rating system has changed but some still do it! It's your call. Thanks for stopping by though and yes! I loved your 'interactive' comments! Cheers Bonita j ps. Is that Ayn Rand quote permanently on your profile? how weird is that viz-a-viz our comments on the subject!
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 10 months ago

Thanks a lot Kailashana!

Thanks a lot Kailashana! Coming from you that means a lot! me: aww... shucks... Now if we could seal that hand-shake with 5 stars I’d be most appreciative lol! me: sorry, i don't do no fn stars, but if i did... lol I know the rating system has changed but some still do it! It’s your call. Thanks for stopping by though and yes! I loved your ‘interactive’ comments! Cheers Bonita j me: ..tis fun to be on the same page... ps. Is that Ayn Rand quote permanently on your profile? how weird is that viz-a-viz our comments on the subject! me: yup... even tho i change 'em when the universal whim hits me... "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality." Ayn Rand
Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

16 years 10 months ago

When the hurting stops...

Boni! I love this piece! What a great read through a journey to healing. Well done. I thought the last stanza was particularly strong. Best Mike