How can one interpret
That which cannot be interpreted?
A gray stone with no markings—
Nothing unique or unusual
To marvel at—
Dense and unmovable,
Never removable,
Making it always disprovable
As it sits there, obstinate in apathy,
Devoid of empathy.
If only it could be moved by telepathy;
Alas,
It’s a damned rock!
The whole conversation’s been a crock;
The raging shitstorm kicks up
Dust in the eyes of default decency—
Damn! Again—
This rock lacks a mouth
And is clearly missing eyes.
Surprise!
If I were wise
I’d stop talking to rocks,
Just like I’d avoid watching clocks,
But my hopeless heart always blocks
Any attempt to stop interpreting,
To stop pleading,
To stop hoping,
To especially stop communicating;
Yet, it’s hard to not talk to a rock
When you’re always
Surrounded by stones.
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You already advised that it can not be interpreted and yet my mind keeps working in futility. Stones, rocks so much like people with no empathy and apathetic no mouth. Just sitting and taking it. A thought provoking write Tristan
Thank you, Soren! I knew you would understand it, my friend! Your time and thoughtful feedback are always appreciated! 🙏🖤🐦⬛
Excellent write Tristan
Thank you, Tony!
You're welcome
there's enough here to keep my mind fully occupied for a week Tristan!
a write to applaud and savour.
and as Tony said, an excellent write;
Thank you, Melvin! Much appreciated, my friend! I am glad it delivered. 🙏🐦⬛🖤
How do they do acting, some of these actors/actresses? It's like talking to wood. Wooden acting. heehee.
I see what you did there! 🤣 Thanks for reading and engaging, as always, my friend! 🙏🐦⬛🖤
A very interesting write i correlate it to people, a bunch sitting around with no care for anyone except themselves, and if they had any empathy they would be to scared to tell the rock, enjoyed this very much
Indeed! Thank you for your time and astute interpretation, my friend. Much appreciated. 🙏🐦⬛🖤
You are very welcome
A very curious feeling arises out of this situation with the stones 🙏🏻🕊
Curious indeed! Talking to stones really produces "solid" results, if by solid it is meant that one gets nowhere! 🤣 Thanks for your time and feedback, my friend! 🖤🐦⬛🙏
Ahaha! Much like a brick wall one would presume 🤣🙏🏻🕊
Very much! 🤣
I'm sure the rock people are appreciative of you talking to them!
🤣 I hope so! Thanks for reading and engaging, my friend!
A fine write that works on so many levels. Surrounded by stones, as you say. Nicely done.
Indeed! Thank you, my friend! Glad it delivered and you enjoyed! Much appreciated! 🙏🐦⬛🖤
A profound poem that humorously highlights the human quest for meaning and connection, even in the face of indifference. Well written!
Yes, indeed. Thank you so much, Salvia! Your time, support and astute feedback are always appreciated! 🙏🐦⬛🖤
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