What's in a name

sorenbarrett

Love searched for Completion, catching her in the embrace of Passion
where Yesterday had seen Deception dancing with Charity
She turned her back on Infidelity and returned to Solitude with Compassion
In an orgy she adored Peace, finding Chastity deep inside Diversity

April was into May until June came
and with her Lilly hugged Rose while in Violet
Shakespeare said what's in a name
Bliss remains inviolate

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  • David Wakeling

    What an amazing poem. All the great states of mind: Love Passion Charity Compassion Peace and Diversity.All woven into the old question What is in a name.I
    think just about everything is in these names.Well done

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you David this one grew out of a bit of tongue in cheek thought. I appreciate your read and kind words.

    • arqios

      I had a friend once, several in fact, during the nascent days of online poetry. We were friends and comrades without the aid of offline acquaintance- hence we grew intimate in our words and essence even as we had masqueraded behind avatars, nom de plume and internet “anonymity.” 🕊🙏🏻

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Cryptic I think you are onto something there. Appreciate the read and comment as always

        • arqios

          ‘A rose by any other name’ kind of situation 🤩🕊🙏🏻

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Wow! This poem is both playful and rich with philosophical reflection—like a modern parable cloaked in wordplay and floral metaphor. And subversive, too! Chastity found in an orgy, Peace adored through hedonistic convergence, and Bliss remaining untouched by it all. Brilliant, Soren. Seriously. You flip norms on their head, challenging those who cling to them. Compassion, peace, and bliss—these cannot be confined by our rigid frameworks. Bravo! 🌹👏 A fave for sure.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much my friend this poem began as I reflected on how many women's names were months, and forms of morals It then began to weave together. As of norms I always was a rebel. Appreciate the read and comments

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Indeed. Me too! 🤣 Neat how poems blossom from such ponderings. My poem today came from seeing a "wake" of turkey buzzards having a feast. Anywho, you are most welcome, my friend.

            • Teddy.15

              Exquisite imagery and poetry dearest sorrenbarret 🌹 stunning

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Teddy for your review and most kind words that are always valued

              • orchidee

                Good write SB.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank so much Orchi it is appreciated

                • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

                  You piece words together so effortlessly. Bringing to life a beautiful rhythm and again; a favorite 🤩

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much Shamrocker for your kind words of support they are always appreciated

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Tremendous work.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Thomas it is always appreciated

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Bliss overcomes all ills in our lives soren.

                      Andy

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Andy I suppose that it does. Appreciate the encouraging words of support

                      • dimpy

                        excellent...

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you so much Dimpy for the read and kind word it is most appreciated



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