With some we connect but once and that once may not be enough, so the onus on us is to connect well.
: Sad news from Texas, just a few hours ago; my first cousin (60) died suddenly, her brother, my other cousin, having passed 30 years ago after returning home from serving in the Gulf War. The last time we were in a room together was in 1978 a few days before they left for Austin. Part of me has shrivelled away. Sorry to bother.:
Doubt settles like a creeping mist
clouding judgments, turning paths uncertain.
In its shadow, anger ignites
a wildfire consuming calm
its heat searing every thought.
Guilt stands vigilant, a sentinel of past deeds
binding the heart with heavy links
its weight a relentless reminder.
Grief walks beside, a silent companion
its presence a heavy fog
changing the landscape of the soul.
Shame cloaks itself in invisibility
a critic whispering in hushed tones
distorting reflections with harsh judgments.
Under life's pressure, we navigate
seeking light in the brume of doubt
finding resilience in the wildfire of anger.
We unshackle from Guilt's chains
embrace the silent walks with grief
and step into the light
casting off the shroud of shame
transforming under pressure
becoming stronger, shining bright.
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crypticbard (Pseudonym) (
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This poem's title reminded me of Queen's song Under Pressure. Pressure treated lumber lasts longer. The forces around us temper us and give us strength. A lovely write my friend
Me too, lol. Tempered temperance tempers temper.
Now there's an alliteration to try to thoroughly tie the tongue
Yesh!
Made me think of those ministering spirits..
Oh, good call! I’ll look into that, next.
Love it
Oh, nice to know, Tony. Thanks! 🙏🏻
You're welcome
The pressures and guilts of life we carry, how i wish we could unshakle completely. Enjoyed the read
Who threw away the 🔐 key?
Good write A.
Thanks O 🙏🏻
Guilt is surely the most painful of human emotions .. for those of course appropriately wired to experience it .. there are undoubtedly those who are immune ..
Oh so true. Wiring is a key factor there. Such insight! Thanks N 🙏🏻
Brilliant.
Thanks TWC 🙏🏻
OMG. For real. 🤯 This, my friend, is transcendent! 💯 the stuff wisdom is made of. This 5-word montage is just wow. Honestly I came in thinking..."QUEEEEEEEEN!!!!!" and smiled when I saw the video. And yes, of course, I watched and rocked to that brilliant song. But friend, what you delivered here is beyond just brilliant...it is transcendent. (Not knocking Queen...they're transcendent too...as is Under Pressure)...but wow! Just wow! 🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏 Well done! ❤️
Hey thanks Tristan! This makes me beam, really; like I’ve achieved something worthwhile. Quite a validation there. Thanks friend! And we haven’t even crossed the threshold yet (of next year) 🙏🏻
👍👍
Two thumbs up!
Awesomazing poem,
I can feel the tension ,
the life's pressures
throughout each line and
in the end, the resilience
shining through! 🌟🌟🌟
Thanks for sharing 🙏
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thanks Thad! 🙏🏻 Happy New Year 🥳
That light is always there for us arqios.
Andy
And a good thing too that it is! Thanks Andy 🙏🏻
And the ending nicely reveals your message. Nicely done.
Of course, there are times when all leads up to “the reveal!” Thanks kindly 👍🏻🙏🏻
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