Timothy Ray Poet Romanticism

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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Joe Maverick August 7, 2026 at 12:22 AM Gotcha Tim..In the misnomer..Almost of getting away.? Was that a capture.? In the act of naming the unseen.? Or or recounting the part of a memory lived.? I ponder..Some may wonder.? The fish they leap; swim here and yonder.)

Vickey Rhymer November 11, 2023 at 2:05 AM Loved it Timothy Ray. Timothy Ray August 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM thank you

Paula Goldsmith November 1, 2023 at 7:05 AM What a wonderful write. I enjoyed reading it. Have a wonderful day...............

Andrea Dietrich October 31, 2023 at 10:15 AM i love the song that inspired such stunning poetry from you. Most interesting and creative imagery here. Timothy Ray August 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM Me too. I used to watch him at a bar in Hollywood

Sally Eslinger October 30, 2023 at 8:04 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 October 29, 2023 at 12:17 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 October 21, 2023 at 7:25 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 October 28, 2023 at 3:08 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 October 21, 2023 at 1:49 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. :)

Mystic Rose Rose October 21, 2023 at 3:34 AM you always write brilliantly, sometimes your genius thoughts are hard to follow but other times my heart gets you by heart, lol, I love this a fav,

Timothy Ray October 20, 2023 at 7:26 AM inspiration provided by Youtubes Tom Waits - "The One That Got Away"