I ‘know’ a man (if one can ‘know’ anyone on a Mac) who writes like a dream; fine poetry, deep, erudite – but suffering. Oh, how he suffers in his verse! And so, I felt myself forced to reply in kind – my kind.
I start off by quoting one of his weaker adjectival descriptions and base my response on his picture of life.
Reply To An Unhappy Verse
Man is ‘weak’ but man is strong!
The ego always plans to stay,
But strengths and insights
Can and want to rule the day.
So do not dream, do not desire.
Aspire to maturity, the spirit’s liberty.
Leave childhood memories behind.
Continue on with climbing into mind
Where you, dear * will find
The optimistic peace you dearly, daily long for,
So be strong for this.
Its not far off – a kiss away.
You do not want to miss its entry.
Have a nice and healthful day!
Reply To An Unhappy Verse 5.11.2020 Circling Round Experience; Nature Of & In Reality; Arlene Nover Corwin
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