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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. :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/21/2023 3:34:00 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

Date: 10/20/2023 7:26:00 AM

inspiration provided by Youtubes Tom Waits - "The One That Got Away"