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When It Comes To the Travails

when it comes to the travails
of the human heart
logic is a poor study
as Diogenes' wisdom gathers a lantern
searching in vain
there is a deeper reasoning
among the bats gathered in the belfry
ratiocination resting on a slippery slope
grasping at a coherent balance
amidst a pyroclastic flow
and although it makes little sense
it never really had to
the sensory faculty never met
with any goal other than
leap before the bottom falls out
and why Vulcans put forth their take
live long and prosper
it keeps the children coming
as well as the undying poetry written
in song as DJs are given to say
this tune is dedicated to
the one that got away

   Oregon   10/23

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Tom Woody

Date: 11/20/2023 1:54:00 PM

As the son of a prominent Vulcan, who shall remain nameless, I salute you. And to the ones that got away...

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 11/11/2023 2:05:00 AM

Loved it Timothy Ray.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/1/2023 7:05:00 AM

What a wonderful write. I enjoyed reading it. Have a wonderful day...............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/31/2023 10:15:00 AM

i love the song that inspired such stunning poetry from you. Most interesting and creative imagery here.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 10/30/2023 8:04:00 PM

Timothy! Goodness! Here is a priceless gem balanced up vertically on the tip of a sharpened pencil. Is it really magic…? Hugs, your pal Sal

Susan Lawrence

Date: 10/29/2023 12:17:00 PM

The one that got away …. continues to beckon in whispers of memories held deep in the soul. Always moved by your heart and depth dear Timothy . Hugs, Susan :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/21/2023 7:25:00 PM

Another excellent write from you, Timothy... If only we could go back and capture the one that got away, knowing what we know now... but, alas... we have poetry to soothe an aching heart :)

Timothy Ray
Date: 10/28/2023 3:08:00 PM

as well as the memory of when love walked in....these are the treasures...to walk the path in that warmth is what it is all about....the moon adoring her sleeping face....to walk life free of expectations and resentments is what mom always said about paradise, it is between your ears and that is your job, not the worlds

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/21/2023 1:49:00 PM

This is a wonderful, romantic, thought provoking poem Timothy. Love the line, ‘ Leap before the bottom falls out’ and the reference to Vulcans (bit of a Trekkie !) Very well written poetically. The last four lines I love - very poignant.’ the one that got away’. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you. :)