Fluttering spaces between the lines
Tethered to a pen,
Connect a thought of what's left behind
When all's been said, in the end.
O' Mighty Song, Mighty Song,
What is one to prove?
When all's been done;
When all's been seen,
When all's what, is who?
Antiquated motives twist and turn
Fabricating fabric woven
By what is harrowed, what is learned,
History tells of great deeds now sullen
As its image continues to burn.
Mighty Song, O' Mighty Song,
In what verse should we recite?
Who's to say?
Who's to see?
When all that's known is a lie?
We lay awake while our cities sleep,
Wide-eyed, hopeful for more;
We reduce to ashes as children weep,
Wasting creation in its purest form.
O' Song, Mighty Song,
What's there left to mention?
What's to be,
Who's to care?
When all our answers are questions?
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Author:
Nicholas Browning (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Sometimes answers are questions, and sometimes questions are never answered.
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I like your poem ! Interested nice read .. )) nice to see that your posting poems again .
Your first verse is truly lovely ‘ Fluttering spaces between the lines
Tethered to a pen,
Really like those lines
Hey Rose. It's been a while. Good to see you're still flying around lol. I don't often have time to write or post, but I do when I can. I've got many poems written that I haven't posted, as posting and replying to everyone can take quite a bit of time. I post the ones that I think will do the most good that day, for whoever. I'm glad that you thought the read was interesting.
Your verse is amazing, and flowed really well, God gave you a great gift my friend and you use your gift well, great piece
I don't know who or what gave me the ability to write, but I respect your saying so. Thank you for the kind words.
God gives us all a gift to grow and use as a tool to become who we are meant to be,
Do you have any spiritual beliefs, if I may ask
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Yes , still on here most days . This is my favourite poetry site to share and read poems .
I did find it interesting and really nice to read ))
What were the interesting bits if you don't mind my asking?
Good write N.
Thanks Harold! 😀
The third verse .. interesting way with words . And I liked your mention of the words ‘ mighty songs ‘ and your questions in the poem . I don’t know really . I just think it was well written
Well, thanks. I appreciate the feedback 😀 Thanks for humoring me. And apologies for disappearing.
There are always more questions than answers in life, I believe! Interesting musings!
Thank you much for your saying so!
A truly captivatin write fellow poet. I admire the images you portray and the philosophical side of this poem. Sometimes we're searching for an intangible bliss. That refrain is also amazing. "Mighty Song, O' Mighty Song!"
Hey Rocky! Thanks for the lovely feedback. I'm glad you like the refrain. It represents the song of life, or the representation of it as a whole. Philosophy sits close to home, it does. Many thanks for the visit!
Ok so I'm picturing you with Shelley here gave a poet face off. Very well written piece here.
I'm not the brightest crayon in the box so I don't know who Shelley is, but I appreciate the visit and the compliment! Thank you Sir Crow.
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