misreadings

arqios


"note on a misread message"
 

The piece was written
to mark a boundary,
a simple line
drawn around the work
so it could rest
as it was made.

 

But the reply arrived
as if the note
were meant for someone else—
a gentle lesson,
a moment of reflection,
a reminder to slow down.

 

The message was shifted
from the table
to the mirror,
its purpose softened
into something
easier to carry.

 

Yet the line remains:
some works ask only
to be left intact,
their first intention
held steady
without revision.

 

Not every request
is a call to reflect.
Sometimes it is simply
a place to stop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 30th, 2026 05:18
  • Comment from author about the poem: A bit of a poetic observation on another online poetry site, not this one. Hope it makes sense👍🏻🙏🏻🕊️
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 20
  • In collections: 2026.
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  • sorenbarrett

    Cryptic I take that some people read way too much into things and I may do this as well but I think the secret is to realize that one's interpretation of view is not the only valid one and not impose meaning that was never meant. Probably another misinterpretation but that is what I see.

    • arqios

      Thanks dear friend. It’s indeed the imposition that had inspired this (from a different site, not here). 🙏🏻🕊️

      • sorenbarrett

        My pleasure yes I understand

      • Friendship

        Your story had me thinking! I felt lost.

        • arqios

          Not to worry, it’s something that I haven’t seen happen here. Perhaps I shouldn’t have posted it up. 🙃🙏🏻🕊️

          • Friendship

            I am sorry. I did try, as I said, you made my brain think.

            • arqios

              Not to worry. I made the call to put it up. And I am honoured that you engaged with it🙏🏻🕊️many thanks 🤩

              • Friendship

                You're so welcome, my friend🌹

              • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

                a nice piece expertly penned

              • orchidee

                Good write A.

                • arqios

                  Thanks O.

                • Kevin Hulme

                  I was on another Poetry Website before this , and my account was 'Disabled'. No reason given. Although MPS I find is Miles better.

                  • arqios

                    Aye, most definitely agreed. 🙏🕊️🤩

                    • Kevin Hulme

                      In reply to your email: that's a big 10:4.

                      • arqios

                        Same here... been trying to get back on but no go... no customer service, zilch.

                      • David Wakeling

                        A very important reflection in a poetic mirror. An enjoyable and educational work.Well done

                        • arqios

                          Thanks amigo. It was something brewing for a while now. 🙏🕊️

                        • Doggerel Dave

                          I'm not going to think about it - I'll ask:

                          On this other site, you were locked out by management, right? Here, management are, I think very benign. I personally have only been chastised once, my comment only removed which in retrospect was justified. They can and have removed the occasional 'poet'. However I could not see you coming anywhere near that eventuality.

                          • arqios

                            Oh, not to jinx anything; never been locked out by management and yes there are even on social media anti-social personalities (however illogical that may seem) Perhaps they thrive on negative attention. So, it's probably best not to give them any.🙏🕊️

                          • Goldfinch60

                            We can all see things in differing ways Rik.

                            Andy

                            • arqios

                              And we can all agree to disagree agreeably. Thanks ever so kindly, dear Andy 🙏🕊️



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