"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) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A bit of a poetic observation on another online poetry site, not this one. Hope it makes sense👍🏻🙏🏻🕊️
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Comments3
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.
Thanks dear friend. It’s indeed the imposition that had inspired this (from a different site, not here). 🙏🏻🕊️
My pleasure yes I understand
Your story had me thinking! I felt lost.
Not to worry, it’s something that I haven’t seen happen here. Perhaps I shouldn’t have posted it up. 🙃🙏🏻🕊️
I am sorry. I did try, as I said, you made my brain think.
Not to worry. I made the call to put it up. And I am honoured that you engaged with it🙏🏻🕊️many thanks 🤩
You're so welcome, my friend🌹
a nice piece expertly penned
Thanks Norman 🙏🏻🕊️
most welcome
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