This one is wonderful! I love the way you conveyed your thoughts; they are very similar to mine. I also really enjoyed the poem, especially the way it rhymes at the end of each stanza. You've put it all together and explained your point in such a thoughtful way. I appreciate it. I guess that's what writing helps us do—become human. By writing, we are able to express ourselves and clear up our minds. We are exposed to so much daily that our thoughts often go awry. It is important to not be ignorant, know what's right, and also stay hopeful.
Also, I think poetry makes everything so much better. Like Voltaire said, “Poetry is the music of the soul and, above all, of great and feeling souls.” Sometimes putting your opinions out there is scary; poetry just lightens the burden and gives readers the benefit of doubt.
And I really found the part about the ''black pill'' mentality interesting.
"I write to the human being that is me, with my loves, my fears, my laughs, my angers, my griefs; all of it. Because I know first-hand that the experience of me feeling those things is real. If I can find value in speaking to that within me, then I know someone somewhere will also find value in it too."
Dear Tom, you are a wonderful writer and your thoughts align with mine. Villains will continue to as in history. It's "the world." If we are to believe in Evil then we are to believe in Goodness. Goodness grows and rises constantly in quiet places. In the end I know there is a Sovereign God. My trust is in that. In that kind of Love. Here, I have found so much hope and kindness. I write for all the same reasons as you. Through it I have been gifted with friendship from like-minded souls, all surprisingly diverse in nature and beliefs. When we practice the kind of goodness and love that is not of this world, it is the medicine for this world.
btw, I absolutely loved listening to you speak this piece.
This gave me so much more to think about than I was expecting on this Saturday! Even when you present a perspective I don't understand completely at first, I welcome it since I get the feeling you really want your reader to get really introspective.
This one is wonderful! I love the way you conveyed your thoughts; they are very similar to mine. I also really enjoyed the poem, especially the way it rhymes at the end of each stanza. You've put it all together and explained your point in such a thoughtful way. I appreciate it. I guess that's what writing helps us do—become human. By writing, we are able to express ourselves and clear up our minds. We are exposed to so much daily that our thoughts often go awry. It is important to not be ignorant, know what's right, and also stay hopeful.
Also, I think poetry makes everything so much better. Like Voltaire said, “Poetry is the music of the soul and, above all, of great and feeling souls.” Sometimes putting your opinions out there is scary; poetry just lightens the burden and gives readers the benefit of doubt.
And I really found the part about the ''black pill'' mentality interesting.
I certainly write to clear up my mind, for sure. Thank you for your insights Ayesha and glad you enjoyed the piece!!
"I write to the human being that is me, with my loves, my fears, my laughs, my angers, my griefs; all of it. Because I know first-hand that the experience of me feeling those things is real. If I can find value in speaking to that within me, then I know someone somewhere will also find value in it too."
Dear Tom, you are a wonderful writer and your thoughts align with mine. Villains will continue to as in history. It's "the world." If we are to believe in Evil then we are to believe in Goodness. Goodness grows and rises constantly in quiet places. In the end I know there is a Sovereign God. My trust is in that. In that kind of Love. Here, I have found so much hope and kindness. I write for all the same reasons as you. Through it I have been gifted with friendship from like-minded souls, all surprisingly diverse in nature and beliefs. When we practice the kind of goodness and love that is not of this world, it is the medicine for this world.
btw, I absolutely loved listening to you speak this piece.
Thank you. Much love to you always. oxox
"When we practice the kind of goodness and love that is not of this world, it is the medicine for this world."
Beautifully put. Thank you for taking the time to listen, much love your way too!
Thank you. I loved it :)
This gave me so much more to think about than I was expecting on this Saturday! Even when you present a perspective I don't understand completely at first, I welcome it since I get the feeling you really want your reader to get really introspective.
That's the most I could ever ask for! Glad that this piece has been a catalyst for that introspection!