Home » Poems » Carolyn Devonshire » Oh Id's Nerve

Oh Id's Nerve

oh, the nerve of my id struggling to climb mountains seeking secrets on a quest for meanings passing all the beauty of life never stopping to smell flowers marvel at deer enjoy the freshness of a babbling brook in a quest for self-realization reaching the top seeing only myself crying out for splendor left behind oh, the nerve of my id ensuring isolation eliminating potential for happiness searching and only finding myself too much introspection mired in self-reflection reaching no real destination Based on my poem “The Mountain I Believed to Be Id” Anagram of my last name: Devonshire

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 5/6/2011 5:09:00 PM

Carolyn I loved your entry for "Your Thoughts" contest but the form has to be Haiku only... Good write dear..luv Michael

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 4/24/2011 4:53:00 AM

Nice write. Every time I think I've read all of your stuff on here...I find something new! I am going to purchase Colonizing Atlantis. Do you have a preference for my means of purchase? Or does it matter? ~JSLambert

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 4/12/2011 7:01:00 AM

Congrats on your win! I was surprised when i went back and read your first poem, how different it was than this one. I like them both. Nice job.

Tahera Mannan

Date: 4/12/2011 6:17:00 AM

Many warmest congrats Carolyn for this superb write.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/12/2011 5:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Carolyn in Nikko's "Anagram" contest. Love, Carol

Brian Magness

Date: 4/11/2011 8:43:00 PM

I love the Id. Great idea, "the nerve of my id", I love it. Congratulations on your 2nd place victory. Brian

Ellen Fahey

Date: 4/11/2011 5:41:00 PM

Brilliant!! Congrats on your win, Carolyn!! Ellen <3

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/11/2011 4:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in the contest...Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/11/2011 3:17:00 PM

YOurs was one of my favorites and it remains for me that way. I love how easily it reads. And how cool that you based if off another poem with that word ID! Congratulations!

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/11/2011 1:09:00 PM

This is marvelous....what a wonderful mixture of your name for such an introspective poem!! Congratulations!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/11/2011 12:47:00 PM

An introspective write! Nice win. Light & Love

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 4/11/2011 12:45:00 PM

Congrats on this win Carolyn.Oh loved this one.Thanks for the kind congrats on my win.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 4/11/2011 11:06:00 AM

This was such a deep and meaningful take on your anagram, Carolyn! Totally impressed with this-- Super congrats to you-- this was really amazing and so awesome that you based this from another wonderful write-- way to go for you, hugs & thank you :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/11/2011 10:52:00 AM

Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, carolyn

Nick Bagnall

Date: 3/14/2011 5:28:00 AM

Too much time discovering oneself, only to fine little of interest, you've put that very neatly. Adding to my favourites

Daver Austin

Date: 3/13/2011 10:06:00 AM

Yes, but mustn't think too hard about it. I suppose the search is what it's all about. No problem- according to the Masters you have many, many lifetimes to keep searching. This is what I tell myself, and, still, I can't just relax with life. Love, Dave

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2011 10:39:00 PM

wow, you did AWESOME with the anagram challenge. That might be my next to try out!! I'm a busy beaver today. LUv, Andrea

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 3/11/2011 2:40:00 PM

Beautiful Lyrics!!! I love your work my dear... I think you gave me the wrong comment meant for James.. always with love Michael

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 3/11/2011 10:58:00 AM

So very true, Carolyn. The "introspection, self-reflection" can let one pass beside real beauty without seeing it. I love "the freshness" of "a babbling brook", the vegetation, birds, and animals, where we can leave the id sitting on a rock. Best to you, thank you for sharing this lovely poem. Mikki

Diane Locksley

Date: 3/11/2011 10:35:00 AM

Now you have made me want to write for this contest. At first the idea of an anagram of my name sounded silly but your poem has depth. Good luck in the contest, Diane

Jack Horne

Date: 3/11/2011 7:33:00 AM

That's beautiful, Carolyn - and very moving. Where I live (Devon) is really called Devonshire, but most people shorten it. Well done on your books - a friend has had 9 published but she paid for the publishing (still a real achievement, though). Maybe mine needs rewriting LOL. Hmmm, my photo - no idea how to upload a pic here. Can I do it through Soup Mail? No idea how to do that either, though... I haven't even tried Soup mail yet. Jack

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/11/2011 6:58:00 AM

Lovely lyrics, best of luck in the contest, Carolyn. Soip Mail!!