there was nothing else to talk about
we were at an impasse
our paths diverging here and now
closing in on a bittersweet goodbye
AP: Honorable Mention 2022
Categories:
irreconcilable, break up, conflict, moving
Form: Free verse
“Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them?” Shakespeare asked.*
I suspect we are living in just such a time, indeed,
When we must weigh the irreconcilable paradox:
Whether one or the other is a better course to take
For a nation festering internally over flawed values,
National purpose, and deep systemic divisiveness.
We need leaders who are willing to do the hard work
Of governing with compassionate strength,
With level-headed articulation of the national will,
While recognizing we will always face good trouble!
(*with appreciation for the quotation from
Hamlet by William Shakespeare)
written February 23, 2022
especially for "This or That Vol 10" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Edward Ibeh
chosen theme: "Irreconcilable Paradox"
Categories:
irreconcilable, angst, perspective, philosophy, usa,
Form: Free verse
I Am here now and everywhere
Universe held within my womb
I Am awareness, self-aware
Wandering in this catacomb
I Am the one, I Am the two
I Am here now and everywhere
Power that lets life breath renew
Infusing hope in heart’s despair
One in all, all in one; truth dare
Vaporised self, one with oneness
I Am here now and everywhere
Throb of vibrant bliss in fullness
I Am He, who sees no others
To see Me, simply with love pair
All existence one, soul brothers
I Am here now and everywhere
20-February-2022
This or That, Vol 10 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Categories:
irreconcilable, i am,
Form: Quatern
Law of karma states our karma boomerangs
We get back what we give
Hate begets hate, help gives help
If we do bad, bad will happen to us
This obviously implies that those who do bad to us
are doing so under the direction of God
because God wants to punish us
Does that mean bad doers are exempt from law of karma?
That we should accept all miseries without trying for solution
That everytime we do something bad
we should see God working through us and not repent
But that doesn't happen
All are punished for every mistake
It seems God is making us do bad deeds
and punishing for same.
If that's the case why should scriptures exhort us
to do good deeds?
An irreconcilable paradox indeed
17th Feb 2022
For Edward Ibeh, This or That, Vol 10
Categories:
irreconcilable, 10th grade,
Form: Free verse
On the bright side, it cannot get any darker -
yet on the dark side it can get brighter
February 14, 2022
Categories:
irreconcilable, conflict,
Form: Monoku
Disciples sought veracity
From their guru beneath his tree
The great one scoffed with a look sly
“The truth to tell I always lie!”
February 14, 2022
Categories:
irreconcilable, truth,
Form: Quatrain
Space walking
Dream talking,
Tip toeing
On glistening stars
Radiating hearts,
Crossing cosmic voids
Not know where we are,
Stepping in to unknown realms
And not afraid to do so,
Travelling at hyperspeed
Then drifting real slow,
To take in the cosmic beauty
To dwell here in the dream,
To do a bit of space walking
And drink in the scene,
I find myself in darkness
Attracted by black holes,
Dare I enter into one
Will time itself then fold,
Or will it take me to new dimensions
Way beyond our ken,
Will I then be able
To travel back again,
And would it even matter
If I find a new life paradise,
What if it turns out to be
The most amazing sight,
Would you stay or take
That one big leap of faith,
Knowing that you may never
Comeback and pass this way again,
Even in this dream state
May I will be lost for all time,
But maybe I’ll find inner peace
And paradise in my mind,
And live out an eternity
Of beauty, peace and self love,
Living in a new realm
Of which I’ll never get enough.
6.9.2020
Sponsor Edward Ibeh
Categories:
irreconcilable, adventure, dream, imagination, science
Form: Lyric
Strange, funny even;
someone spending two hours
in the gym at noon, sweating it out
then defeats the purpose at night
by wolfing down 3 large slices
of cheese pizza for dinner!
Yet I hold my laughter and criticism
because I'm sure that at some point
I've been unknowingly guilty
of such self-sabotage!
I'm also sure it has caused friction
in relationships, even break-ups!
Head-scratching; a dyed-in-the-wool
pro-lifer vehemently supporting
the death penalty. I can almost hear
a thought out there going...
"What the? I don't get that one!"
Yeah, it's a head-scratcher for me, too
I bet it discombobulates even an oxymoron!
It will make sense to me when 2+2 is 5!
POLARITIES AND PARADOXES Poetry Contest (Winner: 4th Place)
Sponsored by Line Gauthier
Date written and submitted: 01/16/2020
Categories:
irreconcilable, confusion, emotions, humor, perspective,
Form: Light Verse
it’s been so long
your silence deafening
we’ve become strangers
lurking in stifling
indifference
of meaningless
irreconcilable
emptiness
in stagnant stillness
the cord cut
dried up
the bond
disintegrated
AP: 3rd place 2020
Posted on June 1, 2019
Categories:
irreconcilable, change, longing, loss, nostalgia,
Form: Free verse
A smug style
Watch deep set
A fake smile
Hedge your bet
A sharp brush
Watch odd twist
A touch harsh
Frame rude gist
A toss trite
Watch harsh take
A stroke bites
Proof of make
A lame duck
Watch time tell
A cold pluck
Dead-end quell
A sharp spike
Watch sad tale
A sad hike
Last wrong sale
A bad fix
Watch cheer melt
A coy mix
Fake touch belts
A lost cause
Watch touch turn
A strange pause
Note rude burns
Leon Enriquez
25 March 2018
Singapore
Categories:
irreconcilable, allegory,
Form: Quatrain
irreconcilable
i asked her out, to date
inasmuch to amend
incomprehensible
insults slips from the past.
it was only coffee,
innocence wrapped branches
intertwined with olives.
connie pachecho
2/24/17
Categories:
irreconcilable, feelings, lost love,
Form: Pleiades
A comet on collision course with earth
Irreconcilable differences
Categories:
irreconcilable, death, life, loss, natural
Form: Free verse