L. J. Carber Poet Free verse

Flickering Through the Mind

What flickers through the mind,
so quickly as to be lost before 
found, like a flash of lightning?

A half-thought, never completed?
A line of poetry never written?
A dream swiftly fading into mist?
A memory of a love long lost?

All the brain's sparkling confetti, 
falling into myriad streams,
merging into a relentless river, 
emptying into that black ocean--
... the unconscious....

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2020 at 10:46 AM - Words of truth and wonderfully written, L.J. :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L. J. Carber October 6, 2020 at 3:15 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise

Linda Alice Fowler October 6, 2020 at 6:20 AM This is beautiful LJ! I especially like the last stanza. Congratulations! Linda L. J. Carber October 6, 2020 at 3:15 PM Thanks Linda!

Regina Mcintosh October 6, 2020 at 5:17 AM I enjoyed your poem and muse. It is wise and worthy of it's top placement..> Congrats to you and blessings too L. J. Carber October 6, 2020 at 3:16 PM Gracias, y vaya con Dios tambien!

Susan Ashley May 1, 2019 at 8:06 PM Wow! I love how you expressed what flickers through the mind, L. J. A shining piece that especially sparkles in the finale of your last three lines. Brilliant poetry. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan L. J. Carber May 2, 2019 at 8:12 AM Thank you Susan, as always, you're very kind

Funom Makama December 18, 2018 at 11:08 AM Lord God! This has excited me to my soul... My spirit dances like a redeemed bastard with your lines... Keep on writing dear friend. L. J. Carber December 18, 2018 at 11:33 AM Thank you Funom, for your most joyful and encouraging review!!! [I do try to get my soul to dance as often as I can.]

Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 7:49 PM Lovely, LJ. Congrats on your well deserved top win. L. J. Carber December 11, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thank you Line

Constance La France December 8, 2018 at 11:05 AM LJ, beautiful, deep and dark just the way I like it, wonderfully penned and well done ~ L. J. Carber December 8, 2018 at 2:03 PM Thanks D.H. very much appreciated!

Gershon Wolf December 1, 2018 at 8:37 PM Deep. Truly profound. Leaves us with much to think about. A FAVE for me. :) gw L. J. Carber December 2, 2018 at 8:28 AM Thank you Gershon, much appreciated

Heidi Sands December 1, 2018 at 6:41 PM Nicely written and igniting thoughts to ponder. I like the title and the line with sparkling confetti :) L. J. Carber December 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM Thanks Heidi, I like the confetti too-- it's always a pleasant surprise when the right words, the diamond words, come-- though I'm still trying to figure out if they come from my unconscious or deeper in the soul-- the eternal quandary!