a reckoning of voices

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A Reckoning of Voices

 

History does not pause for breath,

it moves like morning,

inevitable yet unnoticed.

 

We carve decisions into it,

rough edges and second guesses,

but no moment stands untouched by the past.

 

Some call for restoration—

others dismantle, brick by brick,

rebuilding from what remains.

The voices collide,

wary of each retort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • orchidee

    Good write A.

    • arqios

      Ah, thank you O🕊️🙏🏻

    • Poetic Licence

      Along with inevitable death history is something we can't change, it's happened, but the internal battles we have trying to or wishing we could change it go on, nicely written write

      • arqios

        Indeed, thanks so much PL🙏🏻🕊️

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome

        • sorenbarrett

          What is history but a memory. How valuable are mementos? To each his own. As like many other important questions there is no right answer. A fave for the depth of the thought in this piece

          • arqios

            At least it isn't a stale memory that we memorise in school lessons; personal effects have textures, smells, sound and images as well, depending on what they are, so many triggers and sentimental attachments. Others are thrown and burnt at a pyre.... so many factors indeed.

          • David Wakeling

            So true.This is very well written and flow wonderfully along. Enjoyable read mi amigo. The differing views make an interesting life.

            • arqios

              Aye, so many differing views... the Australian workplace and anywhere where people gather really is full of so many dissonant and often clashing views, it's a wonder how this nation keeps together. This past elections had a really interesting result as well.... but that's a can of worms I'd much rather go fishing with than brawl over the parliament floor.🙏🏻🕊️

            • arqios

              Eight is the number of infinity .... infinitesimal barren sojourns and layovers...

            • Salvia.S

              Thought provoking!!! It effectively explores the themes of history and perspective.

              • arqios

                Thanks Salvia, I am most appreciative of your time and considered comments. 🙏🏻🕊️

              • Keeter C

                Learn the lessons of history or be doomed to repeat them. Yin and Yang, nice!

                • arqios

                  Hello Keeter! Thanks for your much welcome review. You are much appreciated 🙏🏻🕊

                • Thomas W Case

                  Tremendous work.

                  • arqios

                    Thanks Thomas. Truly appreciated 🙏🏻🕊️

                  • Goldfinch60

                    History was written by the winners arqios, what if the losers were right?

                    Andy

                    • arqios

                      Then history wouldn’t probably repeat itself…. Wait, what!? 🕊🙏🏻

                    • Tom Dylan

                      Powerful words, mate. A fine write.

                      • arqios

                        Thanks mate! most appreciated 🕊️🙏🏻

                      • Kevin Hulme

                        History remains the same throughout; only Ladies and Men's fashions change. A Poem well said.

                        • arqios

                          Oh yeah, come to think of it, yeah. And even then fashion cycles around every 15-25 years or so... I remember the resurgence of bell bottoms, cigarette leg jeans, low-waist--high-waist jeans, etc. But yeah... just an offhand observation. 🙏🏻🕊️



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