Catharsis

I feel it
Shifting within me
Wandering in open space
A gypsy striving to get
From place to place
Whether it slithers
So slowly 
 At a snail’s pace
Or simmers in an 
Utterly poignant disgrace
I feel it
Gliding amidst my organs
Making my heart race
Venturing forward
As if on a wild, stormy
Chase 
In search of an exit
Burning its trace
Through my every sense
I therefore rest my case
And simply write it 
Down

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Simone Segal

Date: 2/23/2010 1:56:00 AM

You have such a talent with words, and a great vision, love Simone

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 1/27/2010 6:43:00 PM

Like this one more this time than the last. Makes me smile alot for some reason. -Robert

Sami Al-Khalili

Date: 1/9/2010 12:07:00 AM

full of metaphors and emotions. small yet very meaningful. vocabulary is very vivid. your thoughts are clear here. lovely write. sami

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 12/19/2009 12:41:00 AM

A very imaginative way to describe this "gypsy "striving to get from place to place! I fully understand . Well this one found it's exit and we are glad it did, Farah. and thank you for your very thoughtful comments on "Fishing".God bless you.

John Loving Iii

Date: 12/1/2009 1:24:00 PM

Very very nicely put. i see some improvement though it's been a long time. John H Loving III

Marty Owens

Date: 11/28/2009 5:56:00 PM

Very Nice...enjoyed...Marty

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/28/2009 4:32:00 PM

I love the verse ..yet the last few lines caused me pause. The "muse" which brings us such lovely meaning full verse can not be bad? yet occasionally it does feel like possesion LOL. Light & Love

Sean Kelly

Date: 11/28/2009 11:42:00 AM

As always , TYone , a cleverly constructed presentation .. As you say ; " simply write it down " and you write onnnnnnnnnn ...

James Marshall Goff

Date: 11/28/2009 5:56:00 AM

yes, Farah! the flow is spot-on! very well written! and thanks for your welcome comments! Allahs Blessings to you also! my friend! jimbo

Brian Strand

Date: 11/28/2009 12:21:00 AM

A lyrical write Farah,I especially like this inner quaytrain.'In search of an exit/ Burning its trace/ Through my every sense/ I therefore rest my case' Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words and comments today.

Date: 11/27/2009 3:59:00 PM

I like how you used all the s verbs in the first stanza--interesting way to capture the reader's attention. The unique perspective kept my attention. I really like the ending. Glad to have you back at The Soup posting your poetry. Keep up the good writing. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen