Kurt Ravidas Poet Haibun

Margins

Life's margins are too narrow for proofreading: a poor catch of extra commas,  profiles of girls and monograms of insomnia. For literature, an earthly life is just a couple of words in a not too coordinated sentence, let alone the poetry: here the author's headache determines the character's lifetime, here the area of a paper sheet limits his rectangular space of life… At this moment the protagonist is wondering why his black coat, which he puts on only once a year on Christmas Eve when visiting his wife in Woodlawn Cemetery, is worn through and why a lonely old poet is so cold in December in New-York?

should author tell him 
I don't think so life's margins 
are too narrow for


19.12.2019
The Darker Side Of Christmas Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Richard Lamoureux

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Beata Agustin January 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.

Connie Marcum Wong June 17, 2020 at 10:18 AM Where are you? I am missing you and your wonderful poetry my friend. Blessings xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden June 17, 2020 at 4:00 AM Your work is so exceptional, Kurt, And i can only wonder why you've disappeared from the site, (though I pray it's that success and a publisher have found you - the search goes on for my salvation, lol). I wish I'd had more time for reading and commenting last year, because a good deal of that energy would have been spent right here, but "life" tossed a few gaping chasms my way. I pray you are well, nonetheless, and that you consider returning ... or are still writing, at least. Blessings, Poet!

Quoth Theraven February 19, 2020 at 9:40 AM Kurt, I hope you have put away the black coat for another year. You can adjust the margins to fit the message. The poems are still necessary. -Richard

Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2020 at 9:39 AM Hi Kurt, there are still a few spots left in my contest, I hope you enter with this piece. Each time I read it I like it better. ;0)

Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2020 at 12:25 AM There is always such depth in your words Kurt. This poem has a profound sadness to it that caught me off guard. Excellent work my friend! xxoo

Quoth Theraven January 11, 2020 at 11:43 PM Kurt, One of my favorite dreamers. Take it to the limit one more time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhowXKEjjZ8 -R

Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2020 at 9:11 AM Hi Kurt, I hope you enter this one in my second chance contest. Take care.

Quoth Theraven December 24, 2019 at 10:02 PM Merry Christmas Kurt. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2019 at 7:17 PM This truly meets the requirements of the contest, Kurt. DArk and sad. Good job.

Ann Foster December 19, 2019 at 9:33 AM I hope there is room to pen, "excellent and wise if solemn poem. Full of longing and love for what was, and perhaps what may be again someday... " Hugs. Ann

Na Na December 18, 2019 at 4:03 PM Hi Kurt. Nice entry for the contest. THanks for sharing. Best of luck in the contest