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Writing About Relationships
It's almost like hosting
a late night talk show.
I invite each guest to sit
with me for a few moments
while we go over highlights
and memories
of time spent together.
We laugh,
we cry,
then sit in silence
knowing it was
phenomenal,
these days on earth,
these glorious days.
We know they are coming -
the goodbyes,
the final conversations.
I know these relationships
are worthy of a poem,
but the only thing my heart
can bear to say is,
"Thanks for being here,"
and then quickly announce
tomorrow night's guest.
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I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.
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Geezer
Sun, 2020-05-17 22:28
Hmmmm...
I am getting a picture of someone who is like a counselor for the terminally ill. ~ Geezer.
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Lavender
Mon, 2020-05-18 09:47
Hi, Geezer
Honestly, I'm not certain what this is about. I can express fairly easy what I believe nature feels, but I seldom, if ever, write about human relationships and simply asked myself "why not?" This is what spilled out. Not certain what it is telling me, reading back, obviously some emotional denial. Poetry is real, especially when looking in the mirror.
Thank you so much for your thoughts,
L
author commentLavender
Mon, 2020-05-18 09:52
Hello, Teddy
This was kind of hard for me, not certain why, but at this point that's okay. I agree about the title...yours is a wonderful suggestion. I'm always grateful for your input.
Thank you!
L
author commentSimon
Mon, 2020-05-18 06:05
Thanks for being here
It's all I can say, but in another way is welcome.
That's a good one.
Lavender
Mon, 2020-05-18 09:56
Hello, Simon
This was an unfamiliar poem for me - I absolutely love your response. I may put some thought into this and use "welcome" in there somewhere. I feel that it would be warmer, more complete.
Thank you so much!
Lavender
author commentLavender
Mon, 2020-05-18 10:01
Hello, Mark
I agree, very detached, which woke me up with a shock. I think of this as the start to expanding my poetry outward, and deeper. I almost did not post because it seemed so cold to me, but at the same time, it was very revealing and I appreciate feedback.
Thank you for your help!
L
author commentc lynn brooks
Mon, 2020-05-18 12:00
Lavender
I see it as having to say goodbye
whether romantic relationship or loved one
wanting to distance yourself from the final goodbye thus the talk show host
this opoem sounds like a dream
Chrys
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Lavender
Mon, 2020-05-18 12:31
Hi, Chrys
I think you are spot on. Your insight helps me a lot.
Thank you so much for reading!
L
author commentLavender
Mon, 2020-05-18 13:35
Hi, Jerry
...and what a wonderful relationship you seem to have with Lynda!
Thank you for your thoughts!
Lavender
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