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Jonathan Moore
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The Weight Of Words
The Weight Of Words
In my youth, words were an anchor,
defining the acceptable,
passing judgement on my actions,
and marking life's expectations.
In adulthood, they were purpose,
as I shaped the jagged pieces,
of failed assumption and regret,
into dreams I found worth living.
As a father, words were power,
to sweep away limitations
and pave the paths of my children
with unbound possibilities.
And now, as I approach twilight,
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the responsibility of
the phrases I choose to utter
are a solemn obligation.
But, much more important than that,
are the words I choose to embrace,
and the words I chose to reject,
and the words I refuse to hear.
This does not pause the clamoring,
of those who wish their tired demands,
would waver my resolution
and litter my soul with their greed.
But it provides to me a lens,
a grand perspective I use, to
filter the noise and sad ashes
that were never of consequence.
And there is peace to be found here.
A realization of purpose,
a final construct of wonder,
that defines my destination.
Original
In my youth, words were an anchor,
Defining the acceptable,
Passing judgement on my actions,
And marking life's expectations.
As a father, words were power,
To sweep away limitations
And pave the paths of my children
With unbound possibilities.
And now, as I approach twilight,
The responsibility of
The phrases I choose to utter
Are a solemn obligation.
But, much more important than that,
Are the words I choose to embrace,
And the words I chose to reject,
And the words I refuse to hear.
Jonathan Moore’s timeline
- March 2023
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03 FriAnniversary
15 years of membership
- August 2019
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27 TueReceived a critique
on The Weight Of Words from @Eumolpus
"I would drop the second stanza. It leads us off into a different abstraction of possibilities, I don't think they connect with the narrative below. I also dropped some "And"s, and a "much"- sounds tighter to me. This po…" -
27 TueReceived a critique
on The Weight Of Words from @Sparrow
"Your write is top line as usual, we expect nothing less. Now you left the room before uttering that last few lines, that I would like to see. Another stanza would complete the journey.. Yours Ian .." -
27 TueReceived a critique
on The Weight Of Words from @scribbler
"This has good bones. But it reads like prose to me. A bit of alliteration or other poetic devices here and there would help. And that last stanza........have you considered adding rhyme to the last couple of lines to in…" -
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- March 2018
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03 SatAnniversary
10 years of membership
- March 2013
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03 SunAnniversary
5 years of membership
- July 2010
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09 FriAdded to bookshelf
Suck free Poetry Volume 3: A Question of Caricature
"Jonathan Clyde Moore (2010) Suck Fre Publishing http://www.SuckFreePoetry.com The third volume in my collection of poetry" -
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- February 2010
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28 SunCritique milestone
1,000 critiques given
- July 2009
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09 ThuAdded to bookshelf
Suck Free Poetry Volume 2: Prelude to a Battle of Wits
"Jonathan Moore (2009) Spewgilist.com http://www.suckfreepoetry.com This is the second volume in my poetry series" - March 2009
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03 TueAnniversary
One year of membership
- July 2008
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07 MonAdded to bookshelf
Suck Free Poetry Volume I: Flatearthers and Other Dreams
"Jonathan Clyde Moore (2008) Spewgilist.com Self published volume of poetry consisting of 40 poems of various lengths and styles. I was invited to act as a filler segment at a coffee house/ bookstore" - March 2008
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15 SatHighest posting month
March 2008 — 7 poems
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12 WedFirst critique offered
on "Love Lay Down" by @Beth
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06 ThuFirst publication
When the Sky is but an Illusion
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03 MonJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 3 days later.
About Me
About me
Some people believe I have a hidden agenda, these people are not paying attention.
My background is in corporate IT. I've navigated the corporate world for nearly 40 years in companies as small as five employees and as large as more than a hundred thousand. Along the way I have held every imaginable position in the IT world from desktop support to Director. The perspective this gives me is that a good idea is always a good idea, no matter the origin. A poor idea is a poor idea and embracing it because it comes from a position of power is a mistake.
As with much of life, it is how we object to poor ideas that is critical. I have embraced the philosophy that it costs nothing to be polite and a kind deed is it's own reward.
Additionally, I will never take anything personally, no matter how it is meant. The reason is simple. There are a limited number of people whose opinion of me matters to me. Folks may intend to insult me, but I am not participating in that conversation as it hold no value.
I came to Neopoet looking for a workshop. I am a decent poet and an excellent editor. Neopoet has been an excellent community for me and I will continue to support it as I can.
Lastly, I live by one critical rule my father taught me.
"If it's not a competition, don't make it a competition."
In my interactions in this community, I will always strive to be collaborative and supportive of the work presented. If I offer critique, it is meant as observational and suggestive, never a demand or instruction. because Neopoet is a community, not a competition.
I trust you will find this community as welcoming and supportive as I have. If you do not, reach out to me or other advocates.
Location: Jacksonville area, FL, USA, USA
Favorite Poets
Keats
Kipling
Carroll
Yeats
Tolkien
Shakespeare
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| Immersing the reader via imagery (Let's get started) | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2019-09-16 | Concluded |
| Primal Poetry | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2019-06-17 | Concluded |
| Meet The Masters | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2015-06-05 | Concluded |
| An Exploration of Style, Subject, and Critique | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2015-05-08 | Concluded |
| Critique and Criticism | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2015-04-05 | Concluded |
| To serve poet. | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2014-05-22 | Concluded |
| fixed verse – it's not a curse | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2012-10-28 | Concluded |
| Storytelling in Verse (sempiternal) | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2012-09-29 | Concluded |
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