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On Pondering Life and Death and Everything

The dark is not so dark without a light If you let your eyes adjust Then you can really hear the crickets sing

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 12/23/2019 5:44:00 PM

10-7-10 I needed to read some of your words Maureen. With a title such as this I couldn't pass up checking it out; and oh I am so glad I did. Truly honestly brilliant Maureen. Adjusting the senses so that they make sense. Brilliant!!! Take care, and thanks.

Jeff Connelly
Date: 12/24/2019 11:16:00 AM

Cool!!! Can't wait to read them Maureen.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/24/2019 8:51:00 AM

Thank you Jeff! This penned while walking home alone from the pub, along the path by the river, reading it I'm there. Have done a lot of night walking, to fro the bar, with dog, I miss it. I have a mind full of saved images. mo hugs

John Lawless

Date: 9/25/2017 8:57:00 AM

...and if you know the formula you can figure out the temperature.....I like the gentle picture of relaxing into the "darkness"

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/25/2017 9:36:00 AM

THAT is a titillating thought :) Thank you for the lovely visit! xomo

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/24/2017 10:19:00 PM

I WAS BORN AND RAISED ON A FARM. You just took me back to those nights hearing the crickets harmonize and knowing Nature was also a helper and not just a constant foe. That is true talent , to pack so very much in such few words.. So very much that was uplifting and so calming! A fav.....

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/25/2017 6:06:00 AM

Wonderful :) to be raised steeped in nature, thank you so much Robert you are so kind. I am honoured xomo!

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 8/24/2017 9:45:00 PM

Powerful imagery!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/25/2017 6:07:00 AM

Thank you Kurt xomo :)

Susan Palli

Date: 8/24/2017 8:44:00 AM

Made me smile, thanks!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/24/2017 11:49:00 AM

You're welcome :) thank you for the lovely visit xomo!

Joseph May

Date: 8/21/2017 2:14:00 PM

I love to hear the crickets lullaby...Nicely penned

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/22/2017 8:44:00 AM

A precious melody indeed, I am especially fond of singing gardens. Thank you Joseph:)

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 8/21/2017 8:38:00 AM

Only if I remember to wear my hearing aids. (it's the truth!) Love the way you annihilated the weighty title with subtle simplicity. ~ j

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/21/2017 10:20:00 AM

I bequeath you with the award for best comment ever, I love the way you "love the way you annihilated the weighty title with the subtle simplicity" xomo!

Constance La France

Date: 8/20/2017 9:48:00 AM

Maureen, I really like this write, well done

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/20/2017 12:01:00 PM

Thank you Lovely :) xomo!

Karen Croft

Date: 8/19/2017 12:26:00 PM

wow this is an eye opener! thank you for your kind comments earlier!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/19/2017 1:35:00 PM

Cheers! :) xomo

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/19/2017 10:35:00 AM

I really like this poem, Maureen. Good mixed metaphor ... let your eyes adjust, you can really hear the crickets sing. Excellent pondering, very fine poem. Love and hugs.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/19/2017 1:34:00 PM

Thank you dear poet, love and hugs to you too :) xomo!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/17/2017 3:55:00 PM

Very nice, Maureen. My husband and I had to run out to the store at almost midnight. Was cool to hear the crickets, etc..

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/18/2017 8:03:00 AM

Lovely :) I am never out with headphones, always taking in the soundscape, so much to hear and appreciate.

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 8/16/2017 1:32:00 PM

You put me in that very special place. Fabulous!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/16/2017 1:49:00 PM

Wonderful Kurt, thank YOU! :) xomo

Becca Teagan

Date: 8/16/2017 5:55:00 AM

Thought-provoking! I like this bc I can imagine I'm standing in the dark listening to crickets chirp. Cute poem, Maureen :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/16/2017 1:48:00 PM

Not so scary when you let go, so much to see in the dark! Thanks Becca! Cheers n' crickets! xomo :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/14/2017 8:31:00 AM

As long as the crickets don't have to come out. They just creeps me out, I'd run away. Lol! Awesome write Maureen...hugs :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/15/2017 12:18:00 PM

Giggle ;) thanks!

Bernard Chan

Date: 8/12/2017 11:14:00 PM

Profound and uplifting. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/14/2017 8:02:00 AM

Smiles! Thank you Bernard

Lewis Raynes

Date: 8/11/2017 2:10:00 PM

Everything is clear when given a chance, great writing

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/14/2017 8:00:00 AM

Thank you Lewis :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/11/2017 11:57:00 AM

Eyes to see and ears to hear. We all ponder life and death. Nicely written. love phyl

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/14/2017 8:00:00 AM

thank You Phyllis :) xomo

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/9/2017 7:01:00 PM

Nicely penned my friend...our eyes should all adjust...god bless...^WW^

Holly Bohto

Date: 8/8/2017 9:58:00 PM

Singing in the meaning of hearing that song with eyes that are pondering life and death and everything's longing.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/8/2017 10:08:00 PM

A poem for a poem :) lovely!

Jack Ellison

Date: 8/8/2017 12:01:00 PM

I join my friends here in celebrating this three line intense poem! Intense... love, Jack xxx

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/8/2017 10:09:00 PM

Thank you dear Jackson! Muchos Hugzos xomo

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/7/2017 4:58:00 PM

I love this Maureen, thanks...

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/8/2017 10:11:00 PM

Why thank You Charlie! :) xomo

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/7/2017 4:44:00 PM

Profound thinking, great writing dear, Maureen!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/8/2017 10:13:00 PM

Graced dear poet :) thank you! xomo

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/7/2017 2:44:00 PM

Sometimes, we can realize what is necessary to focus, if we allow it, your words made me think!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/7/2017 4:17:00 PM

Wonderful :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/7/2017 1:54:00 PM

and yet the crickets grow silent when the ground is trodden upon..my first thought after your poetic wisdom

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/7/2017 4:16:00 PM

...the silence of "who's there?" :)

James Swartz

Date: 8/7/2017 10:04:00 AM

Great words Maureen. Love this one!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/7/2017 4:15:00 PM

Honoured! Thank you so much James :) xomo!