Translation

Ways to communicate to translate to explain 
Form a question seek the knowledge to acquire an answer
Choosing truthful depiction after taught to demonstrate make claim
Languages methodical visual translations of opinion to learn

Eyesight far and near on a body to read
Differences when learning what is given to each unknown
Translation of our true abilities an educated plead
Vision pieced past filled with new life perspective to decode

Breaking coded messages behavior analyzing what was fed
Sixth senses intuition of the repetitive misrepresentations
Neglected missions of proper explanations attempted failed again
Image misinterpreted mentally misconstrued translations

Spoken intervention speaking clearly a direction for humanity matters
Linear composition that divides personal conversations with constant limitation 
Contracting consented horizontal thought focused on positive patterns
Fractional decisions off judgmental habits a common basic of communication 



Rewrite of my poem 'To Translate' inspirational thanks to Ronald A. Williams
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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December 1, 2017 at 11:04 PM
This is rife with alliteration, Kristina, and some nice ambiguity, (which I enjoy) ... thoughtfully-penned with a layered intent that plays with the imagination. Very interesting and fun. Blessings!
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December 2, 2017 at 1:21 AM
Thanks for your blessings and comment Greg. Super glad you enjoyed this rewrite of my 'To Translate' poem. I tried something new here which evolved into another great read.
Michael Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 5:56 AM
You have a wonderful insight...of what "is"... All the best Kristina
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November 30, 2017 at 12:56 PM
Thank you Arturo for your comment and best wishes to you as well!
One Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 4:35 PM
Deep thoughts Kristina..
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November 29, 2017 at 5:23 PM
Thanks Silent One I was attempting a Sonnet and instead formed this. I find writing poetic forms more difficult than just free versing and rhyming. Appreciate the time you take to read my new pieces. ;-)
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November 29, 2017 at 5:23 PM
Thanks Silent One I was attempting a Sonnet and instead formed this. I find writing poetic forms more difficult than just free versing and rhyming. Appreciate the time you take to read my new pieces. ;-)
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