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Flat Packed Kitchens

I decided to turn around this morning, stop spooning away the day Forget about mother nature, look much deeper into the grey I could see late night approaching, and planet Earth speeding away When the unimaginable happened, God spoke! this is what he says Your journey through life is now on pause, over there’s the final shore Take a moment to absorb these words, which we both know you’ll ignore The path chosen can be known, I walked it a trillion times before For in eternity all gates are open, yet you find abstract doors Order dictates I should pull the plug, but I’m enjoying your cryptic show Every so often an aberration pops up, and I like to watch them grow The universe wastes so much time, creating infinities I already know You my friend are merely an anomaly, who goes places others won’t go Take another look at the shoreline, I should really hold your hand We’re nearly there already child, I can’t tell, if it’s a promised land The footprints are still quite fuzzy most of your life reflects quicksand Best go back to sleep for a while, maybe tomorrow we will understand I awoke later on that night, my bed seemed the other way around The stars were somehow brighter, as my head stopped hearing sounds This vision had made no sense at all, other than being quiet profound And when I put my shoes back on, sand poured forth upon the ground — By David Kavanagh

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Date: 3/28/2023 1:33:00 PM
Belated but most deserved potd David. It sounds like you had a profound spiritual journey. Enjoyed immensely.
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/28/2023 2:00:00 PM
Heya Nancy, thank you so much for stopping by with congrats today, I’m sure spirituality was an influence in this one, along with some abstract/metaphysical thinking, I was absolutely delighted it made POTD, hope you’re keeping well, cheers David
Date: 3/16/2023 6:59:00 AM
Belated Congratulations, David. Mankind tries to figure out what is clearly before him and make sense of it. Or fit it into a philosophical construct….the truth is, the universe is what it is. The world does not care what we think ~ we do! I think it must laugh at us,as we try to comprehend it. Then explain it to others. Hah.. Pangie xx
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/16/2023 10:58:00 AM
Lol, David. Many were left with false instructions and constructs. Do enjoy life ….Appreciate others. It’s hard to enjoy life, when we want it to conform to the way we think it should be. It will not. There are trillions mucking about in their heads.I have met many, who think they are Plato, Nietzsche or Schopenhauer.. a joy to hear from you. Best, Pangie
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Date: 3/16/2023 10:01:00 AM
Heya Pangie, I think on the face of it you’re right, if we take a god out of the equation the universe would appear hopeless to explain, but I honestly believe from my pov it can be explained in abstract form by thinking outside of the box, I’m sure the universe laughs at me every day, will it stop me pondering and writing about it, not a chance it’s my way of getting back at it for not leaving any instructions, thanks so much for the visit, cheers David
Date: 3/15/2023 9:35:00 AM
Do recall a joiner putting together a flat packed kitchen. Sadly, through total frustration or Chinese instructions, he smashed it all to bits. Still makes me laugh.
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Date: 3/15/2023 12:01:00 PM
Not a pretty sight Paul, but hey at least it was only synthetic, my one here is trying to put reality together without instructions, using only echoes of Deja vu, a little trickier perhaps, but at least I produced a little sand, it’s a start I suppose, cheers David
Date: 3/14/2023 10:35:00 AM
When I first read this today David I wanted to shout out "What's The Big Ikea?" (I didn't really, it's just a feeble attempt at a very contrived joke - apologies) I do have to say David your very deep ideas regarding life and eternity intrigue. Is it you questioning and making sense of your standing in life and life itself? Maybe like myself, you feel that sometimes you are playing some game in life that you don't know the rules of. Fascinating read. Congratulations too. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 3/14/2023 1:00:00 PM
Ha I bet you did nice one! Yeah Gary I ponder reality/existence because human intelligence drives me, in fact almost demands I try build a satisfactory model without the De Jure instructions, which makes me an aberration, and perhaps that’s exactly what a God would want from me, rather than going through eternity knowing the flat pack rules will always turn out the same, But this one probably has many more interpretations as I honestly felt some Deja vu whilst writing, thanks so much for stopping by today, cheers David
Date: 3/13/2023 8:58:00 AM
Wow such a journey filled with a kaleidoscope of emotions . Just loved it David ! Belated congratulations on POTD! Such a creative mind you have . Cheers, Susan :)
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/13/2023 9:45:00 AM
Heya Susan, delighted you stopped by, sometimes creativity comes from a confused, conflicting mind, forcing one to see the world in the abstract, or metaphysical form, I’d love to see how you with your incredible talent would assemble the flat pack kitchen without instructions, now that would be a kaleidoscopic creation to behold, thanks so much, cheers David
Date: 3/13/2023 4:09:00 AM
Congratulations on the excellent POTD. I like the way you leave the reader wondering if this was an actual dream or something much more.
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Elizabeth Feeley
Date: 3/13/2023 5:26:00 AM
Yes. It makes sense.
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/13/2023 5:22:00 AM
Thank you Elizabeth, I think Deja vu, was the overriding experience writing this one, I actually felt like I’d written it many times before, if that makes sense, and I’m not even religious, thank you so much for stopping by with congrats, cheers David
Date: 3/13/2023 3:33:00 AM
Fantastic write, David. Life can be confusing at times, somethings we just can't understand or figure out. Unless we're kids (lol). Congratulations on POTD! Cheers Charlie
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Date: 3/13/2023 5:17:00 AM
Absolutely Charlie, life made so much sense when a child, because we trusted the instructions, but alas as one grows up a lot of blank spaces appear, and we have to build the flat pack the way we envisage it ourselves, cheers David
Date: 3/13/2023 3:31:00 AM
I feel this is an allegorical poem of a surreal experience or perhaps a dream. However it had a positive effect on you. Congratulations David on your POTD honor. Missed seeing this. However accept my appreciation of your profound thoughts
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/13/2023 5:11:00 AM
All of the above you mentioned Valsa, plus a little Deja vu, I just simply had to write this one, and put it out there for better or worse, thanks so much for stopping by with congrats, cheers David
Date: 3/13/2023 12:22:00 AM
POTD for the last line alone, DK. Congratulations. ~;o)
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Date: 3/13/2023 5:07:00 AM
Thank you Arlo, that last line was never planned, but I knew was always going to need a deus ex machina to extricate myself from this one, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 11:22:00 PM
beautiful poem shared; congrats for being selected the poem as POTD
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Date: 3/13/2023 5:04:00 AM
Thank you Mathab I’m delighted you stopped by with kind comment and congrats, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 10:11:00 PM
Congratulations David on a well deserved POTD……Debx
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Date: 3/13/2023 5:03:00 AM
Thank you Deb, I’m delighted with the POTD, always a welcome surprise, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 7:44:00 PM
Congratulations David!! A mystical whimsy write. Your philosophical take on God’s imagination is fiercely compiled, from a child’s mind inside, volatile is He. Pop-ups what a great analogy for our abstract dreams. Alluring reflections of you form, and together we’ll quiet the storm! Love it~Anaya
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/13/2023 5:01:00 AM
Heya Anaya, who knows what goes on inside the mind of a God! except another God maybe, which I’m certainly not lol, I just felt compelled to write this one over the last few days, your comments are always creatively compiled and most welcome, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 7:41:00 PM
Fascinating poetry David, read it twice to take it all in. Life can seem like a flat pack kitchen at times, hard to puzzle things out and get things together. I imagine you’d had a walk with the Lord on the shore in your sleep and left your footprints in the sand beside His. Wonderful work, congratulations on a well deserved poem of the day… Belle
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Date: 3/13/2023 4:55:00 AM
Strange thing Belle I’m actually agnostic, so I never discount the possibility of God sometimes I have these urges to write spiritual poems, and try build my flat pack kitchen without any instructions other than the voice inside my head tells me, thank you so much for stopping by, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 7:41:00 PM
"Sand poured forth upon the ground," and the "bed was the other way around." Sounds like a fascinating dream to me. I'm not sure why, but "Peter Pan" comes to mind. It is indeed spiritual, beyond pixie dust being sprinkled that linger in my thoughts. God is always showing us a way, and only He knows what happens next. Congratulations David, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/13/2023 2:20:00 AM
Heya Brandy, indeed a lot of this post is open to interpretation, and I’m delighted people can read as much or little as they want into it, my bed seemed the other way around, is probably a hint that I actually made it to the parallel universe on the shoreline, thank you so much for the uplifting comments, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 7:38:00 PM
Hello David. I found your poem FLAT PACKED KITCHENS a great read. Congratulations on your POTD. May all of your poems make the list. Peace my friend. VB Rogers Blk panther
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/13/2023 2:14:00 AM
Thank you Val, delighted to meet you, and with your wonderful comment, I have many poems that went pear shaped over the years, this one seems to have held itself together well, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 6:08:00 PM
A splendid write, David. Big congrats on potd :)
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/13/2023 2:10:00 AM
Thank you so much Fin, you’re always so kind with your comments, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 4:16:00 PM
It’s awesome to see you get the spotlight! Congratulations on your POTD!! A brilliant and splendid write. I loved it !!
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 4:27:00 PM
Thanks so much Mark, makes one wonder sometimes where these poems come from, indeed what do we tapping into, glad you enjoyed, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 2:45:00 PM
I'm late to comment but no less enthusiastic, just in Australia. Amazing poem, love the reference to flat pack, but every line a delightful surprise! Elizabeth
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 3:26:00 PM
Good morning Elizabeth, thank you so much for your wonderful comments, the flat pack reference was an afterthought, when I read the poem back a few times, it seemed paradoxically fitting, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 9:46:00 AM
A big Congratulatiions on POTD, David: Your profound vision made actual by finding sand in your shoes was a perfect way to wrap up this allegorical masterpiece. Enjoy the spotlight today, SuZ
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 10:07:00 AM
Great observation SuZ, the sand was indeed the deus ex machina moment, that this one required to wrap it up, otherwise I’d still be writing it now, I’m delighted with POTD and thank you so much for stopping by with congrats, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 9:11:00 AM
I'm grinning with pleasure at the sight of your POTD, David. It holds a special meaning to me as much as your friendship. Congratulations to you, my 'across the pond' friend.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 3/12/2023 3:35:00 PM
It's a bond that has carried us through more than a few scuffles, all worth protesting.
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 10:01:00 AM
Thank you Jenna, no doubt your Fave went a long way towards the POTD accolade, I’m delighted you find a special meaning in this one, as indeed I also did whilst writing it, your poetic friendship is very welcome and reciprocated, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 8:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I love your wonderful write/ending. Have a great day/week...................
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 9:53:00 AM
Heya Paula I’ve been quiet of late, so I’m even more delighted and surprised to get a POTD, glad you enjoyed the poem, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 8:05:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, David! Very intriguing read. Very symbolic at times. Have a great day! Bill
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Date: 3/12/2023 9:50:00 AM
Thank you Bill, symbolic of a guy who’s confused and perplexed by life, and needs help to understand it, but one who in the end sees hope, rather than nihilism, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 8:03:00 AM
Hi David. This is an interesting poem. I read it a couple of times and then looked around my feet to see if sand lied there. Congratulations on POTD! :)
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 9:38:00 AM
Heya Linda, what can I say except maybe, No sand could possibly mean you’re on the right path, thank you for stopping by today with congratulations, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 7:52:00 AM
David, excellent writing and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings, Constance
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 9:34:00 AM
Thank you so much Constance, indeed it’s always an honour and a welcome surprise to get a POTD, hope you’re keeping well, cheers David
Date: 3/12/2023 7:03:00 AM
Intriguing reflections, David. Congrats on POTD and all the best! ~ Gershon
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David Kavanagh
Date: 3/12/2023 7:39:00 AM
Thank you Mr Wolf, a lot of -flections going o no doubt, cheers David
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