Tim Ryerson Poet Monorhyme

Jonah

He carries his troubles wherever he goes
The curse he conceals too easily shows
They shrink back in fear as the black tumor grows
He carries his troubles wherever he goes

He carries his troubles wherever he goes
He refused to re-pay the debt that he owes
Throw him to the fish as the raging wind blows
He carries his troubles wherever he goes

(I carry my troubles wherever I go
The curse I conceal too easily shows
They shrink back in fear as my black tumor grows
I carry my troubles wherever I go)

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Carrie Richards April 18, 2014 at 10:16 AM This one causes me to feel the weight of each line, and it tugs the heart. I can't help but think the weight of the world sometimes feels like ours to own....but shared, the burden is less burdensome.... wow. You can easily make me laugh, but you can also make me bleed with your poetry. Always wonderful.:)

Monterey Sirak April 17, 2014 at 7:12 AM I like this! It flows and has rhythm like a good folk song.

Carolyn Devonshire April 16, 2014 at 1:08 PM Tim, perhaps it's time to put the past behind and eradicate that "black tumor." This is more easily said than done, but I'm sure that if you stepped outside to feed shrimp to the fish and welcome the power of a "raging wind," your heart would heal. Very compelling poem. Best wishes for a happy Easter, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A April 15, 2014 at 11:42 PM WOW, Tim, heartfelt, to know what he carries with him.... You are a very good and amazing poet, and don't forget friend.. I miss you my friend... You are looking well these days on the soup... XOX~ Linda

Faye Gibson April 15, 2014 at 4:21 PM Found this haunting and very well written. I always liked Jonah... think he has been given a bum rap by a lot of people who are a little or a lot like him. Tim Ryerson April 15, 2014 at 9:36 PM Thanks my friend...Like you I always liked Jonah and very much identify with him, mostly because of our common bond...I used to feel like I was 'one of those who' if you know what I mean...

Nette Onclaud April 15, 2014 at 1:20 PM it's difficult to write a monorhyme without sounding tedious but you, you, made it happen, tim.. It's inspiring and coherent.. owe you a soupie.. soon!.. huggs