My Far Side

You say, I’m too far, towards the far side? It’s a hazard of my left-handedness, that I see the logic in abstraction. Worlds lay within worlds and colors bleed personality; Oh, it may be distasteful in the world of mathematics to give a square five sides; not in my world, it’s a box with the lid open. Into that box I pour my imaginings, things that only I can see of which, some folks display their jealousy; they accuse me of being backwards, of not following the rules. In my world, rules are shades of grey, monotone monotony, my imagination does not obey. No one tells me that a cow can’t be purple, that clouds can’t speak or that you can’t draw the invisible realms. Step into my guitar and dance, it’s playing itself for you. I’m an original, you see and I travel in imagination’s zone.
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Cook Avatar
July 10, 2022 at 12:09 PM
"my imagination does not obey" Imagination rarely obeys when it stays inside your head. It's whether or not you action those imaginings. And rules let you know how far over the line you've gone
Theraven Avatar
September 18, 2021 at 6:09 PM
M.L., It's nice knowing the far side in abstract. Are the clouds still speaking to you? I wish to learn the language they speak. -Richard
Grimm Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 11:46 AM
Thank you! I also am left handed I have been told many times I was an orginial and I always felt that rules were made to be broken David
Kiser Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 12:13 PM
You've got that right! We lefties must stick together.
Nielsen Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 3:08 PM
So very insightful and opening up to your true self . . . Cool
Fenn Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 1:32 PM
I’m an original too, so I really appreciated this poem. Like you, people questioned me and tossed and poked, making me feel like I was under a microscope. I love the way you put it! Yes, I just needed to invite them to step into my guitar and dance!
Kiser Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 5:25 PM
Oh yes, thanks and stay well.
Rose Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 10:03 AM
As an engineer I enjoyed this write for there is great joy in exploring matters defined by other than the call of logic. Thanks for the write ! Darrell
Rose Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 10:02 AM
As an engineer I enjoyed this write for there is great joy in exploring matters defined by other than the call of logic. Thanks for the post ! Darrell
Woodrow Avatar
September 4, 2020 at 4:51 PM
such an awesome write :)
Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 3:31 PM
Congrats on your POTD, ML. Well done.
Kiser Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Thanks so much.
Cholt Avatar
February 6, 2020 at 5:21 PM
Unique and refreshing. A vivid and powerful imagination at work. Well done.
Kiser Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 6:51 PM
Thanks.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 11:43 AM
This deserved POTD for sure! Wonderfully done!
Kiser Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Thanks so much.
B. Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 8:19 AM
A belated congratulations, ML.. Such an amazing and profound write! Really enjoyed your wonderful write, my friend.. This gem is going right into my faves.. Have a blessed day!
Kiser Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 8:32 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Proxenos Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 1:28 AM
Back with congrats my friend for the honor bestowed upon you of POTD. Blessings, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Thank you.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 12:33 PM
So impressive are your words, M.L. Kiser! How can we say such things to a poet! You draw, colour and soar with your pen, thoughts and feelings! Wide is your imagination! Wonderful is your rendition! And a great pleasure to read.. Congratulations on your POTD honour! My deepest regards and blessings.
Kiser Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM
Thanks so much Besma, you always make me feel great.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 1:06 PM
Imagination is what makes a great poet I feel M.L. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with Poem of the day! : ) xxoo P.S. I am a righty but all three of my daughter's are leftys.
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Then you know me. Thanks so much Connie.
Kendrick Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 5:29 AM
So left-handed people have a vivid imaginations. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:40 PM
We do indeed though some are more logic-oriented. Thanks.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 11:17 PM
Love the square with 5 sides! Very creative! Congrats on POTD!
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Some see a polygon, some see a box with no lid, only a bottom. I see a square with a 5th side, a door that opens to a room and in that room...amazing things. Thanks Kim.
Nicole Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 6:44 PM
Oh my!!! I love Everything about this. :) I love the way you think. "Outside the Box" You like to "Scribble outside the Lines" Being creative, using the imagination, yes- that is what we do. A poet that doesn't follow the rules. Anything is possible. I love knowing that. Thank you for bringing a smile this evening. Congratulations M.L. Kiser, on Poem of the Day. I must save this. :) Brandy
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Wow, thanks so much Brandy. While sometimes we have to follow rules, we must also remember that we are the kings and queens of our own individual imaginations. The realms we create are endless. Happy creating.
Messina Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 5:01 PM
I believe in purple people eaters...so there must be purple cows (lol) Very nice, M.L. Congratulations on POTD! Charlie
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Many thanks...why not?
Ibeh Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 4:06 PM
MLK day!...lol Seriously, congratulations your well-deserved p.o.t.d. recognition! Loved this.
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Many thanks Edward and I hope your MLK day was great.
One Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 2:32 PM
Great choice for potd...
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Thanks so much.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 1:15 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. I Love Your Last Line. "I’m an original, you see and I travel in imagination’s zone." We must be traveling together. Have a wonderful day..........
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Climb aboard! Thanks.
Wolf Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 12:48 PM
Congrats on your POTD, M.L. May your imagination never be boxed in! Cheers, Gershon
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Wow, thanks Gershon.
Roper Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations on POTD.
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Thank you Eve.
Wolves Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 9:09 AM
This is a wonderfully written poem, it imagery is awesome... Thinking outside the box is what makes life interesting. Congratulations on P.O.T.D.
Kiser Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:48 PM
Yes it does and thank you.
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