At first there were many, now, less than few:
So I dress myself in August -
On a broken throne, cut from stone,
Waiting for something new.
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Nicholas Browning (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I don't currently possess the skill to accompany any more of these lines with additional stanzas. I wish I did. This just looked so good to me that I didn't want to ruin it, so I won't. As always, enjoy the read friends, and thank you for stopping by.
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Couldn't read the script so put it into translate :
At first there were many, now, less than few:
So I dress myself in August -
On a broken throne, cut from stone,
Waiting for something new.
Something of an enigmatic write which I love simply for the use of the language and the way the words are woven - no don't do anything to it.
I think I figured out why the letters change after I post, though we shall see. Thank you for going through the trouble sir. I appreciate it greatly. Hopefully it is fixed now though.
Also, I will take your advice: The poem shall stay the way it is! Save for the hieroglyphics, haha.
Oohh thanks M - saved me the time. I have a Greek to English alphabet list. The New Testament was written in Greek. I'm not a scholar of it, but know a smidgeon of it - no relation to pigeon. I'm waffling now!
Could start a new culinary trend - pigeon waffles .
oohhh so it's not all Greek to us. Is there no end to our talents?! lol.
There's no end Orchi - probably because there's no beginning either 🙂 🙂
Nice words, well written but I can't find the meaning and I would like to understand what is referred to.
Thank you very much sir for the kind words. If you don't mind my asking, what comes to mind when you read it?
At first there were many, now, less than few: I ask myself if you are talking about a species which is dying out.
So I dress myself in August - Winter is setting in?
On a broken throne, cut from stone, - Wondering if its a metaphorical throne (king of the jungle?) then its cut from stone, so I wonder what kind of throne that is...
Waiting for something new. - nothing is new really, and better to go and find than wait for things to come to you.
I found the whole thing mysterious, each line seems to indicate my interpretation of the line previous was missing the point.
The "Throne" essentially is a metaphorical term used for the seat of power that one holds in their life. Each man a kingdom, each man his subjects. Every single person has one, they just give it a different name. The subject of many and few pertains to people in one's life. Friends, family, lovers, acquaintances, etc. First there are many, then less, or more as you grow as a person. So that line describes the loss that has occurred within this person's life. In this sense, August more so refers to a shade of red rather than the season, but a bit of both. It's used to describe a feeling of loss and emotion over losing these people. A broken throne cut from stone means that the throne that this person is sitting on was hastily put together from the rubble of a destroyed kingdom. The last line is a very prominent statement, meaning that having gone through the process of gaining comrades only to lose them; Essentially building an empire just to watch it crumble and see all of its people gone is something that this person does not want to do again. So instead they shall wait, because repeating the process feels like it would just bring about the same result. The poem may or may not be centered on myself, but I can't really say for certain. If I had written more stanzas to accompany this one, then it would have made more sense I'm sure. I'm very glad you asked, and I was thrilled to entertain your curiosity sir. Thank you very much for reading, and commenting.
Thanks for the explaination, when pit like this I can see what you are getting at.
Some stories and traditions speak deeply to our subconscious without our conscious mind actually understanding what they mean. Maybe thats the case with this one. The way you explain it makes me think of the cycles of the seasons, rise and fall of kingdoms and the idea of death and rebirth - all grand themes that speak to us.
Addressing the last line again... we are always quick to associate risk with action and its wise to avoid mistakes we have previously made but sometimes inaction offers greater danger than acting. I could apply this to Brexit or buying a house or quitting a job thats no good etc etc, better to not wait too long but just try to correct having learned a little from previous experience.
I wholeheartedly agree with you. You've pretty much grasped the essence of the write, and the drawbacks of this person's way of thinking. I'll admit, I used to think waiting was a more fruitful alternative, but not anymore. Adulthood is a fast thing indeed. Experiences can be painful, and that's just a part of life.
Yes, it's all Greek to some of us. lol. Something to do with the script I think - not sure. Ahh, translation by M.
Ya could write about what ya is doing for the other 11 months of the year too! lol.
If I get too complex, I over-rate myself, then run out of material! I should stay simple - ish!
Lol. I suppose I could, haha. Being complex is that double edged sword you know. Being simple is nice sometimes though lol. Thanks for stopping by Orch.
Nicholas,
Very mysterious and intriguing! I like this fine write very much because it’s so open to interpretation by the readers of which I am one!
Super!
~Laura~
Thank you very much, Laura. I'm thankful for your comment.
Very good write which leaves one intrigued which I think is good.
Thanks Finch, I'm glad you approve.
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