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Her Bland Palate

Echoes bouncing off the walls Falling on none at all Whispers that grew screaming loud Not heard or understood(ever) Frustrated and hoarse I left them behind Saying Nothing Painting in broadest stokes I knew Squinted eyes made out no image clear Furious my brush hand wouldn't have them see A picture made for you A labor of my heart But you squinting do not see Anything? Every song I play falls on deaf ears The tones are foreign you say Melodies don't speak to you Ever Only music playing for everyone appeals To you if it's contrived and catchy The lyrics don't resonate? Surely you might like Music that stands For Something? If all that stimulates is minimally amusing The highs set to medium in an over-all low How can I Identify? How do I see life how you see? The words have no meaning? Art no beauty? Music no texture? Life no color? If bland is your palate...we cannot be For this is all that I am You feeling connected... To me means... Everything!!

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Carrie Richards

Date: 3/18/2009 6:06:00 PM

Love this contrasting poem....needing to feel the connection to things in the same way...part of attraction is sharing that excitement, that passion whether it be art or music or life itself! It does mean everything!! ~ great job! Carrie

Date: 3/17/2009 4:18:00 PM

The artistic format drew my attention right off the start. You pose some interesting thoughts. Thank you for sharing this poem with us. Keep on writing. Karen

John Loving Iii

Date: 3/17/2009 2:55:00 PM

creative masterpiece. well put together and thought out. the title in the ending pulled it all together. great John H. Loving III

Fathima Dawood

Date: 3/16/2009 11:37:00 PM

Wow, i like this one!!! Absolutely your partner has to support and appreciate what you do, or else what good is it to have one!!! Peace Fathima

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/15/2009 2:29:00 PM

So many things come to mind! hmmmmmm 1st the layout like little tornadoes is get for the swirling mindful topic 2) You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink..PS you know I've tryed!!LOL 3) Excellent contest entry for 5 Element/5 senses contest..no need to use all of either. 4) Perhaps, you can build on the things you know she already likes...instead of having her feel foolish and befuddled for not understanding what's clear to you? Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/14/2009 6:33:00 PM

I hear your song, Steve. It does not "fall on deaf ears." Very deep and compelling poem! LOVE it! Carolyn

Hana Ryusaka

Date: 3/12/2009 4:36:00 PM

I really enjoyed this poem... the first stanza especially. I love how each stanza trails off... in the first stanza it almost reinforced the idea of "Echoes bouncing off the walls". This is absolutely gorgeous, Steve.

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/12/2009 5:06:00 AM

Well they say opposites attract, but yeah, this is a tough one. Your message is loud and clear, a huge disappointment. So strong, emotional and as always, brilliant. Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 3/12/2009 2:02:00 AM

A very sad, powerful, angst bringing poem of frustration! I am nowe frustrated with this person NOT seeing/feeling it!!! well conveyed, love, Kristin

Christopher Higgins

Date: 3/11/2009 10:06:00 AM

Steve my brother.. you are the lion with words my friends..this isn't a bland piece of writing.. way to paint to this picture..love the form and the second stanza is awesome..thanks for your comments on my poem..very close..