cl-
ick
click
click click
sigh
cl-ick click click
spark flares
flame ignites
flower combusts
the dank pungent wafting
of wild exotic
aroma
a myrcene
dream
rising to
the sky
miles high
high
and even higher
i could never ever tire
of the
desire
to
con-
spire
in
love
did
you
see
that
L
o
o
k
h
o
w
f
o
c
u
s
e
d
this got
Iike heart rot
boring out a hole
in the fucked up center
of our fucked up little world
inhalation is best
when held
deep and
long
ex-
hale the world
and its drunken views
on what is good
and what
is to
be
d
i
s
c
a
r
d
e
d
for what it’s worth
i’d rather toke
and get
high
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Hmm. Sigh. Guess I'll vicariously indulge and nary further, that realm beyond me, as so much is. In another angle, I daresay I and aught else may well resonate since we've each our own means of inhalation of whatever whereby we sail off dreamily far, far from here, glad to be oblivious. Fascinating and charmingly rendered with excellent imagery and an irresistible poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
π€£ Exactly my friend. That is correct. We each have our ways of inhaling and exhaling. This could have been a poem on transcendental meditation, though perhaps the language would have been more zen! π€£ Glad that despite the cannabis references, you were able to relate and connect to the larger point. That brings a smile to this poet's face! ππΉβ€οΈ
Have worked with many on breathing exercises to relax, deal with pain and meditate. Can't overestimate the value of breathing. And breathing is necessary to take a toke. Loved the changing form in this poem that enhanced its power.
Exactly my friend. I knew you would pick up on that. If you don't mind me copying what I wrote to our friend Cheeky, above, "this could have been a poem on transcendental meditation, though perhaps the language would have been more zen! π€£". Breathing is so important and, as we speak of this, I shared with arqios on one of his poems that I am intending on diving deeper into meditation (and breathing) this year. Thank you for your astute and valued feedback, my friend! Glad the poem and its form resonated. It was a lot of fun to write. βοΈ πβ€οΈ
'And breathe....' as they say! π
Indeed. A vital function for mind, body and soul! In fact, the very word spirit (ruach or Χ¨ΧΦΌΧΦ·) in Hebrew means wind or breath. So...there\'s that! π€£ Thanks for your time and engagement, my friend! β€οΈπ
I never get as far as finding out how to type those Hebrew letters! lol.
Yes - I entered a 'Stop Breathing for 24 Hours' marathon, to save air. I did it, but didn't feel well afterwards. lol. I may have told that corny joke before.
That was a first time for me...so it delivered well, my friend. π€£ As for the Hebrew, I searched, copied, and then pasted. LOL! For some reason my QWERTY keyboard is missing some of those characters. π€·ββοΈ
You ever done that 24 hour marathon? lol.
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I was once told that breathing controls the speed at which the mind processes and reacts, i am not sure if that is the case, i would of thought it would depend on how fit you are and what your choice of inhalation is !!, I enjoyed reading this puzzle and it has awoken my imagination. Have a great weekend
Dear Tristan. That lighter sparked some images. Never been a smoker, not only that I have never felt the need to inhale anything or even worse inject anything. I was a hippie without getting high:) As to cannabis, my grandchildren tell me, they think it would do me a favour:) Iβll just stick to my breathing exercises and relaxation music. A fun write. Have a great weekend.
Indeed. Breathing exercises are a certainly healthier on the lungs, dearest Cassie...though nothing like Cannabis-infused olive oil...ah the possibilities! π€£ I'm a medical user for my anxiety...it has really been tremendously helpful for me; though, as with all things, what is for one might not be for another. That aside, I am glad that despite the substance (pun totally intended), this poem was enjoyable and delivered. I hope you have a great weekend too, my friend! β€οΈπ
Cannabis infused olive oil eh? I suffer from anxiety too:) Maybe I should explore further π
Oh, my friend...you definitely should! π Culinary wonder! π€£
My brother ππ! sad but true--seems to be easier to escape than to face it!
My sister! π€£π Right?!?! And yet face it we must. π Thank you so much, my dear friend! β€οΈπ
if I have to go through this crap, so do you! You're not getting away that easily!
Hear hear! Besides, better to go it together than alone. Thank you again my friend! β€οΈπ
always and of course!
I like the way you play with word format
Thank you bro! Much appreciate that! I enjoy playing, that is for sure! π
Tremendous work.
Thank you, Thomas!!! Glad it resonated. Much appreciated...and, btw, your book arrived today! Looking forward to journeying through it! β€οΈπ Again, thank you so much!
Thank you so much, if you leave a review on Amazon, I would greatly appreciate it.
Will do, my friend!
both words and artistry combined....
you have a gift Tristan.
enjoyed every word.
Thank you Melvin. Your read and feedback are much appreciated, my friend. I am glad the poem delivered! β€οΈπ
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