Out of reach, fading away
Fingers close on sunset end of day
Clawing scars on water's skin
Closing wounds where they had been
Oiled time, housefly love
Sun's shadow nailed to the sky above
Handcuffed wind prisoner, in a box
No fish or bird as slippery as a word thrown of rocks
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I see so much metaphor, glass houses and stones comes to mind, sometimes things that are said are far more painful than a rock being thrown at ones head. 🌹 Wonderful imagery.
Thanks Teddy for your insight to this cryptic frosted glass poem.
Your last two lines teach me to hold my tongue in the fiery moment. 💜
I feel words always hurt and damage more and are longer lasting if coming from a place of care, a lovely piece of writing, really enjoyed
Thank you so much for the read and comment it is always appreciated and valued.
You are very welcome
To be thrown off! That is quite a strong image. Makes me wonder, plummet or be carried off, and to where; be dashed on the rocks or flown to the unknowable. Very intriguing Soren… sends my poetic senses bristling! 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊
Thank you my poetic friend for a new perspective and vision. Yes indeed something to muse about. Appreciate your words.
You’re welcome 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊
This was enjoyable to read.The sea carving out shapes and the night moving in what more could anyone want
Thank you David for the review and most wonderful words that serve as a pillow for a dreamy head.
Poignant and evocative!
Thank you so much your words are always most kind and appreciated
Tell us what you really mean!
A poet seldom if ever tells. Thanks for the read and comment it is most appreciated
A word thrown of rocks is worse than any rock thrown. I always hated the phrase, "Sticks and stones may break my bones by names will never hurt me." The first part of the proposition is certainly true enough; however, the last part is really not true at all. In fact, I would rather have broken bones (which heal) than emotional wounds that linger an entire lifetime. Of course, that might depend on the extent of the break in a bone...but still, emotional wounds are very hurtful...very damaging....deadly even. Anyway, this poem inspired me to think of this. Well done, my friend. 🌹👏
Thank you Tristan for the interpretation and elucidation of a rather cryptic and vague piece. They are most appreciated.
You are welcome, Soren. 😊
A fine write SB.
Thanks so much Orchi
Reminds me how painful emotional wounds are, however they are caused, but words can inflict far greater damage. Best to hold that tongue in and say nothing. Wounds from rocks have a whole different meaning for me. There is much here metaphorically to contemplate. Many strong images contained in these lines. Very well penned sorenbarrett.
Thank you so much Cassie for your read and interpretation. You are right on target and it is most appreciated.
You are truly an extremely skilled poet, beautiful imagery so lovely and full of meaning
Thank you, you are too kind.
Enjoyed this very much
Thanks so much for the review and comment GenXer
Excellent write
Thank you so much Tony it is appreciated
You're welcome
Powerful and poignant work, my friend.
Thank you so much Thomas your words mean a great deal
Powerful penning
strong message too!! 😳
Sometimes
words can cause
more damage
than rocks can do! 👍
Great read thank you!
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thank you Thad for the read and comment your words mean a lot
Those words will go on forever on those rocks soren.
Andy
Thank you Andy for the read it is most appreciated
Very nice!
Thank you so much for the read and kind words they are appreciated
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