Greg Gaul Poet Villanelle

Unbecoming Me

Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more
Losing ego is unbecoming me
Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar

Naive and lost, I washed up onshore
Sowing seeds of wisdom across the sea
Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more

One wanders inner thinking to explore
As a youth, I thought I knew how to be
Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar

So sure we're each the same at the core
Simple insights challenge philosophy
Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more

Clarity of thought will always endure
Outside my bubble, I can clearly see
Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar

Facing the truth becomes the toughest chore
Turning to awareness shall set me free
Couldn't have cared less, now I couldn't care more
Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar



11/14/2020

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Alexis Y. May 9, 2022 at 1:58 PM Hi Greg, Congratulations on your winning write. Have a nice day:-) Alexis Greg Gaul May 11, 2022 at 5:42 AM Alexis, the truth is always tough to face. Thanks for your critique.

Eve Roper May 9, 2022 at 9:52 AM Greg, congratulations on your win in Lassad's contest. Blessings Greg Gaul May 11, 2022 at 5:44 AM Eve, your visits are always most appreciated. Thank you and be well dear poetess.

Christuraj Alex May 6, 2022 at 8:37 PM "Facing the truth becomes the toughest chore" - Beautiful truth. Congratulations! Greg Gaul May 8, 2022 at 11:10 AM Yes, it is the toughest chore. So clever for you to point that out. Thank you for the read and commentary.

Sotto Poet May 6, 2022 at 12:11 PM Paul, Congratulations on winning your placement in my contest. You've written a beautiful poem. Blessings. Greg Gaul May 6, 2022 at 6:13 PM Appreciate your hosting. Thanks so much for the placement.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian January 14, 2021 at 3:14 PM "Sowing seeds of wisdom" This I try to do spiritually, but never my thoughts but scriptural references. I enjoyed the poem very. much. This is the first of your works I've read. Reading comments, realize. need to congratulate you also. Will more of your works. Greg Gaul January 14, 2021 at 5:03 PM Barbara, your kind comments are both humbling and heartening. Thank you. I see you may be interested in spiritual content. I will look at some of your work as well. Again, most appreciated.

Paul Marc December 5, 2020 at 2:09 AM This is such a beautiful poem. “Setting small sparks in human hearts to soar” :) Greg Gaul December 5, 2020 at 6:18 AM Thanks so much, your poetic sensibilities and insights always make your visits inspiring.

Sam Kauffman November 18, 2020 at 2:11 PM Greg, sending you congratulations for your win. The cadence and wisdom of your poem are striking - "loses ego," wanders inner thinking," "truth becomes the toughest core" so many memorable phrases of deep introspection my friend! This poem caught my attention and I know will remain with me to ponder! Greg Gaul November 18, 2020 at 4:03 PM Sam, I hope this poem truly does give readers insight, maybe a new way to look at themselves. You are always open and curious. A special trait of creative people. Thank you so much for your interest and supportive, kind commentary.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2020 at 3:16 AM - Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Greg :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Greg Gaul November 18, 2020 at 11:36 AM Anne, thanks so much for your visit and noticing my poem. Your comments are so supportive.

Silent One November 17, 2020 at 10:08 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Greg Gaul November 18, 2020 at 11:39 AM Your contests always have a introspective element about them. Thank you for hosting and including my work along with these other fine placements.