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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

Copyright © Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart | Year Posted 2017

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December 23, 2019 at 5:44 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.

December 24, 2019 at 11:16 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 24, 2019 at 8:51 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

September 25, 2017 at 8:57 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 Pigeon Tart

September 25, 2017 at 9:36 AM

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

August 24, 2017 at 10:19 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 Pigeon Tart

August 25, 2017 at 6:06 AM

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

Kurt Philip Behm

August 24, 2017 at 9:45 PM

Powerful imagery!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 25, 2017 at 6:07 AM

Thank you Kurt xomo :)

August 24, 2017 at 8:44 AM

Made me smile, thanks!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 24, 2017 at 11:49 AM

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

August 21, 2017 at 2:14 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 22, 2017 at 8:44 AM

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

August 21, 2017 at 8:38 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 Pigeon Tart

August 21, 2017 at 10:20 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

August 20, 2017 at 9:48 AM

Maureen, I really like this write, well done

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 20, 2017 at 12:01 PM

Thank you Lovely :) xomo!

August 19, 2017 at 12:26 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 19, 2017 at 1:35 PM

Cheers! :) xomo

Freddie Robinson Jr.

August 19, 2017 at 10:35 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 Pigeon Tart

August 19, 2017 at 1:34 PM

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

August 17, 2017 at 3:55 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 Pigeon Tart

August 18, 2017 at 8:03 AM

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

Kurt Philip Behm

August 16, 2017 at 1:32 PM

You put me in that very special place. Fabulous!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 16, 2017 at 1:49 PM

Wonderful Kurt, thank YOU! :) xomo

August 16, 2017 at 5:55 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 Pigeon Tart

August 16, 2017 at 1:48 PM

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

August 14, 2017 at 8:31 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 Pigeon Tart

August 15, 2017 at 12:18 PM

Giggle ;) thanks!

August 12, 2017 at 11:14 PM

Profound and uplifting. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 14, 2017 at 8:02 AM

Smiles! Thank you Bernard

August 11, 2017 at 2:10 PM

Everything is clear when given a chance, great writing

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 14, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Thank you Lewis :)

Phyllis Babcock

August 11, 2017 at 11:57 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 14, 2017 at 8:00 AM

thank You Phyllis :) xomo

August 9, 2017 at 7:01 PM

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

August 8, 2017 at 9:58 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 8, 2017 at 10:08 PM

A poem for a poem :) lovely!

August 8, 2017 at 12:01 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 8, 2017 at 10:09 PM

Thank you dear Jackson! Muchos Hugzos xomo

August 7, 2017 at 4:58 PM

I love this Maureen, thanks...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 8, 2017 at 10:11 PM

Why thank You Charlie! :) xomo

Demetrios Trifiatis

August 7, 2017 at 4:44 PM

Profound thinking, great writing dear, Maureen!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 8, 2017 at 10:13 PM

Graced dear poet :) thank you! xomo

August 7, 2017 at 2:44 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 7, 2017 at 4:17 PM

Wonderful :)

Frederic Parker

August 7, 2017 at 1:54 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 7, 2017 at 4:16 PM

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

August 7, 2017 at 10:04 AM

Great words Maureen. Love this one!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 7, 2017 at 4:15 PM

Honoured! Thank you so much James :) xomo!

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