tarkovsky-esque

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
A reminder to extend an olive branch… where possible.
Let us sup of the dignity of kindness and humility…


 

flames and mirrors flash

windows and rain, pan on screen

reflective pools, still

 

lines, l o n g  d r a w I n g  gaze

light, topographic texture

shade; toxic mixture

 

ambient perspective

people together, alone

all moving me home

 

 

 

  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 7th, 2025 05:21
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 59
  • Users favorite of this poem: LP2187, Teddy.15
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  • sorenbarrett

    Words to give thought.I particularly loved "people together, alone" so often true and in the deepest sense always true. A poem of increasing depth the more it is read

    • arqios

      Yay! My first response from your ‘quill!’ I’m so glad you picked up on that and brought it to view. Our aloneness can quite often surpass the peopleness of our days, it appears to be a present day plague. Thanks for your time, company, and kind words Soren. Your friendship over the years means more than words and platitudes. 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻

    • TobaniNataiella

      It comes in many forms feeling on your own, individual isolation, an individual in a crowd, or even a group of people battling on their own, feeling the world has ignored them. Mor about todays mindset, only worry what`s on our doorstep and don`t look down the street enough. Enjoyed the thought provoking read

      • arqios

        Thanks most kindly 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻

        • TobaniNataiella

          You are very welcome

        • orchidee

          Good write A.

          • arqios

            Thanks O 🙏🏻

          • LP2187

            So nice to read, especially the fragmented but kinda connected lines which shows so much disorientation but as well as contemplation. And we all long for a sense of home.

            • arqios

              Thanks kindly, you’ve got the feel spot on! Exactly what this poem hopes to express 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              "People together, alone." Reminds me of the Bon Jovi song, "Living in Sin", "You can talk but still say nothing / You stay together but alone." Indeed. So very true. A powerful write my friend. 🙏❤️

              • arqios

                Oh, I have to pull up that song, it’s been so long!!! Radio station programming is not quite like it used to be. I guess the money and audience have somehow shifted elsewhere 🤷🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

              • Teddy.15

                Sounds like something is missing. Beautifully done. 🌹

                • arqios

                  Perhaps that’s the fill in the blanks feeling that haiku brings with it… idk 🤷🙏🏻🕊

                  • Teddy.15

                    Completely missed that, marvelous 🌹

                    • arqios

                      It’s easy to miss, really. I only realised it was after my first draft. ‘Auto-haiku?’ 🤣

                    • Thomas W Case

                      Superb work. Deep and etheral.

                      • arqios

                        Many thanks TWC 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

                      • Thad Wilk

                        A thought provoking
                        and evocative write!!
                        Feeling alone in a crowd
                        not a pretty sight! 😞
                        Thank you for sharing
                        a pleasure to recite!👏
                        Best regards ✌️ Thad

                        • arqios

                          Oh yay, glad it sounded right, aloud. 🙏🏻 Thanks for letting me/us know, Thad 👍🏻🕊most appreciated 😊

                        • Michael Edwards

                          Really flows thanks to the 575 format - not easy to write but an easy read.

                          • arqios

                            Still sweating! Thanks so much for that affirmation 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊️

                          • Goldfinch60

                            May your home be full of wonder, joy and love arqios.

                            Andy

                            • arqios

                              Good stuff! Thanks Andy 🙏🏻🕊 for what good is it to go home to one that is not so! Your ‘wide’ thinking is much valued and appreciated 😊🌷👍🏻



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