Rising

I am but a child in my forever questioning mind...I see beauty all around but question the where and the why. We use words in such an opaque way at times and the child in me just wants to laugh at how ridiculous some of the beliefs we have really are. Life is a juxtaposition between death, it's what we do with the time in between that is important. Reading and appreciating poetry now that is worthwhile Thanks Seabhac

This is the result of a collision of two parts of my brain in the one poem , somehow making sense of it all...to myself anyway. Seabhac

There are some who have not had the urge to peek through the partialy open door of awareness and the pace they go is the former,gentle and slow but once even an inkling of truth come to those who seek it, the pace becomes exactly that... Slam Dunk it to know more,to live harder,to love harder and because of that to hurt harder. Sometimes I do wish I didn't have the curiousity of a cat but boy what a journey...yes Slam Dunk it! Seabhac

Lovely to see your golden locks again. Spring gives rise to many things that grow. Best Wishes Seabhac

I am appreciative that you have taken the time to consider the poem and articulate what it was about it you liked and didn’t. This is Neopoet a site I joined for constructive critism of my poetry. It has given more than that but essentially that was my reason to write here. Thank you for your instructive points and i guess you got me to think more in depth as to why I wrote this poem this way. Yes i live in a beautiful rural setting and the descriptive part of this is a mirror of how I see the wonderful natural habitat around me, I love it and it fills so much a part of me but as with all of us there are conflicts within, thoughts and questions. I come from a strong religious background and these words were hammered into me...week by week, day by day...this question is one that is fundamental to me as someone who wishes to grow towards the light( my conceived light)If the sins of the world have been taken away ,why is there so much pain and suffering. Most certainly not a political statement. The juxtaposition of the beauty of nature and the truth of man is why there is the abruptness here and because as an adult even in the midst of beauty, the harsh indoctrination of my youth still lies beneath the surface of my thoughts. You are correct that the words should be quoted but I didn't do that specifically because it was not a religious statement it was the words through me, my voice, and my memory. I hope that can give you a better understanding of the placement of the write. I do appreciate your honesty and I thank you for it. Best Wishes Seabhac