if only you knew

Ain’t that the truth Stan, drowning in the depths of our own mind, doesn’t get any easier even with time, cheers David

Thank you Paula you’re far too kind, cheers David

Thanks S.O. I think these 3 say more than 6 ever could, great contest prompt, cheers David

Someone’s got to do it Victor, thanks so much, cheers David

(If only you knew) is a great prompt to take us into the recesses of our imagination Anaya, especially the existential part, once I got the first Monoku done, ironically I could see the bigger picture emerge in the cloud, but was caught between two different endings, see comment to Dilly below, hopefully it gets a placement, but I think S.O. prefers the longer poems, was good fun writing this one nonetheless, thanks so much for your insightful, and golden comment, cheers David

Thanks so much Daniel, I do ponder if death will be an illusion of sorts, from my pov I can’t be aware of it when dead, but can definitely feel and experience it while alive. Some paradox eh, but always one worth inquiring if only to release those inner demons, and of course like you said playing around with words and metaphorical layers can be therapeutic in itself, always appreciate your expert analysis, cheers David