Other Than Ourselves

Wayward, frolic into left wings
That which brings me different
Wave of introspection
Putting myself into harm’s way
If I stay where I’m at
I could become nothing
But I desire to be more than
So I harvest a new timeline
Belonging to myself only
But truth be known
It’s just a left wing 
Nut job of a thought
To be free within this world
Where we could live left(…)
To our own devices
And to please ourselves
But only by the expense
Of ourselves is truly a thought
That can’t become true
There are always others
That protrude into our life
Allowing us to feel
A powerful being of love
Whenever we need this
From being so lost within
Ourselves, we think that we can
Do it all by our own devices
But we can’t
We aren’t created to be alone
We must have companionship
And friendship
We must have this bond
That will never separate
And that which makes us feel
That we belong in this world
For a purpose, other than ourselves

Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 11/8/2017 4:42:00 AM
Very well expressed my friend...we all need each other...great write Russell...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 11/6/2017 6:15:00 PM
Sometimes someone brings words together to present a message that is ever so true. You have done this for me. /thank you.
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Date: 11/6/2017 10:51:00 AM
First of all — triple wowsa! Secondly, 'tis a head spinner for this old nut job, but in a good way. Thirdly, I used to think I was self-contained. Made for a bumpy ride. Turbulence usually necessitates course corrections — correct ones if we're lucky, (or wise). I was lucky. Thank you for sharing this astute flow of consciousness. Enjoyed ~ john
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Date: 11/6/2017 9:42:00 AM
We definitely need to feel that we have an important purpose in this world..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 11/6/2017 12:58:00 AM
As I read this, for some reason, I could see this being a song, great expressive write!
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Date: 11/5/2017 9:48:00 AM
This is an excellent poem Russell. I am independent and so used to surviving on my own , even with friends I have places. It makes me think. Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem :)
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Date: 11/5/2017 9:25:00 AM
A lovely discourse in support of purpose, friendship, and companionship--good thoughts, Russell!
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