Self Effacing Poems

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GALLERY
a
splash
 of colour
&
 joy
brought
exhilaration
  a repurposed
compulsive
fascination
with
 intensity


an affectionate
 motifs
so
graphic
in
a light
hearted
 brief
of
accessibility



a lifetime
opportunity
in
 nuanced
space
a
conceit
 of
created
vanity

 original
entire
a
 sound
 comparative
so
 self-effacing
& dismissive
accolades
of
asides
 out loud
of
inspiration
 stretches
so
far back


an obvious
connection
between
vision
&that
of
colour
to draw
attention
to a show
 of
the
scale
&survey
the
gaiety
  so
playfully
ornamental
topped
with shards
 of turquoise
 like
 delight

NOTE:THIS IS AN OPEN(organic) FORM VERSE   using spaces&breaks without grammatical symbols ,the ' open' relies upon 'the one breath limitation' & so inherently requires the 'reader' (reciter) to input and responds thus making this enigmatic form a two way interplay & interpretatIon unique to the moment& changing according to mood is inherently variable.
Copyright © Brian Strand

Trees In Spring

Trees In Spring

Beneath the trees, gazing up, I see
Branches reaching skyward, sprouting leaves,
Filtering rays through the canopy
That cause my eyes to blink breathlessly
From the mosaic, prism colour scheme.

The scenic vista is dynamic
And pleasing to absorb spring’s hypnotics.
These vascular plants drink nourishment
And utilize the sun’s energy
In the process of photosynthesis.

The reality of perception’s direction
Persuades self-effacing resignation
From biased human disposition
With artistic interpretation.
“I pray nature forgives my trespassing!”

Trees in spring of natural beauty
Whose subliminal message I can’t dismiss.
“Human intrusion has been devastating!”
Unwarranted greed condones desecrating
Tangible living poetry in motion.

His Property Taxes Him

Petals have now fallen from the final rose
His forsythia bush is ready for pruning
Weeds are taking over where his lilac grows
And, fall bulbs not taken up are ruining.

His backyard fencing is beginning to sag
And the roof on his house needs replacing
In fact, he has nothing about which to brag
I shall not complain, for I am self-effacing.

Since I enjoy working in my own backyard
It is beautifully trimmed and neat as can be
He watches me spending hours working hard
While he neglects his property assiduously.

My neighbor constantly bemoans of his plot
While I listen, I ride my mower like crazy
I have long since wearied of his pitiful lot,
Neither a shower nor a grower, … he is lazy!

written July 16, 2021

Orphic Spells

Ex lovebirds of 
the tamest passion can turn 
so predatory.

Passive aggressive
schoolboys who mock whistle at
ex-girlfriends for spite.

Who scatter book bag
contents in mock accidents
for supposed revenge.

As witchcraft conjured
by the nonbelligerent
to silence the bully

I summon some sweet, 
musical, lascivious
words as orphic spells

In self-effacing 
defense to tame the awful
beast with dirty magic.

Query From My Ex

Am I really so flawed?
Am I truly that odd?
Crawling like a snake
Into the canebrake
A whoremongering fraud
No wonder you don't like me.

Not To Show Off One's Learning

Not to Show Off One's Learning
(?? ???? ???? ???????)
 
 
Instead Self Effacing, B'Tz'nyus,
Otherwise, Imbibe Drink of Ego,
Schnapps in Shrinking Hollowness,
Rather Honor Your Fellow,
Not Me! Nor Mine! but Togetherness,
Elevate Your Jewish 'Bro,
B'Nai Yisroel Cholent Finesse!
 
Refrain from Preemie Torah,
Too Much, Too Early, Infatuation,
Better Nurture & Ripen in Aura,
Even Rav Chaim of Volozhin,
Was Refused by the Gra,
For Yetzer HaRah was in Suspicion,
'Til a Year of Reflection in Awe,
Passed, Then Yes! from the Vilna Goan!

Signs

elevated
        motifs
      the
      familiar 
      intimacy
oft 
the
    everyday:
passive
  eternal   
      verging
  on the
     insignificant
yet
  recognisable
   subservient
   self-effacing
neutral
  neutered
   by
     neglect

Your Worthlessness and Emptiness Irk

Widen your perspective and glide beyond and above the pride
Welling up in your chest, embarking on the sparkling quest
To eliminate and waste opportunities to progress as you ride
A high horse, assuming you taste victory in every vital test 

You undergo to vindicate humility
As a far greater asset in reaching the apex
Meant for you as versatility, adaptability and agility
Raise the bar, demanding higher specs from your vertex

In education, association and emancipation
Where business as usual counts for nothing
Until pride withdraws its hand from your participation
In elevating altruism, heroism, and dynamism in every station

Your feet tweet and touch as you search for meaning in caring more
For everyone around you, great or small, poor or rich, ugly or pretty
Male or female, cursed or blessed, joyful or sore
Mild mannered or ill mannered, extravagant or thrifty

To contribute a great deal to developing your caring nature
Your self effacing repertoire of skills and insights to raise the bar of your usefulness
To neighbor and hermit, friend and foe, fad and culture
Because in the end no one benefits from your worthlessness and emptiness.

I

I,
A solitary expression of monumental proportions,
The sum of all parts with extra to spare,
The word and the meaning at once,
Selfish and lonely,
I,
When it's me, I am everything,
When it's you, I don't care,
All for one, and one for one,
The cart before the horse,
I,
Self-reliance, self-sufficient,
Self-effacing, self-indulgent,
Self-absorbed, self-righteous,
Self-made, self-important,
But without you,
I don't exist.

(7/28/92)

Better Hide Your Daughters

Pressure's on, must think of some sillies
My mind's yelling back “Don't got none!”
Surely there must be a few not yet posted
Through the years I've written a ton

“Okay old smarty pants, YOU check it out!”
Came a voice from deep in my brain
Now I know that last line is a bit of a stretch
My brain's gone and nothing remains

Unless you count marbles, pebbles and junk
It's pretty well devoid of smart tissue
Once got a whack on the back of my head
Now there's even a patch of mildew

That's quite a bit of self effacing humour
I should treat me better than that
Grew up together being very good friends
Liked myself more than my cat

Hang on a minute, hold that old phone
This dude has a bunch yet to offer
D'ya know I was once a Professor of Sexology
Better hide all your young daughters!


© Jack Ellison 2015

Farouche

Farouche.
                          By Feo.

I am shy child la rock,
Self - effacing, who seeks harmony,

A maze of thought,
The introvert from the clan of the bizarre, 

Planted in the decaying garden of sympathy,

The seeds - demons of devotion,
Alone together, 

Bashed and befuddled, at dawn till dusk again,

Distinguished from the average victims who devour relations,

To rot in fire and brimstone, to burn in the flames of misery, to soak in the thirst of knowledge,

To question life, to ignore our meaning, to make up the rules of freedom,

Curious of the other half, who hasn't been discovered,

The birth of Lucifer, the first rebel, our descendant,

The birth of man has yet to happen, until we destroy ourselves,

Pawns of myth, believing in the belief in divinity, to automatically warden the unbeliever, who may be unity,

The redundant, my brethren, hymns of the fatherless, raised by the virgin,

The saint of oafs, drink my blood and become lush, never will you be excommunicated,

Blood that runs thick with revolt,
Inspired by the insurgent, to be the future revolution,

Only She Knew

She knew, sadly, no one else
That he was incredible, self-effacing creature
Merely trying to unravel mysteries, roving in people's lives
And share tales from forgotten planets

Like hero born out of poverty, wearing Crown Jewels
He wanted to leave inspirational mark
In a world of diversity; Kids labeled before birth
So, he became culprit, like he belonged to the lost world

False prophets tore him up. unaware he was cheerful someone
Hope keeper, and splendid like orchids under the sea
Only trying to link pieces together, in loving fashion
And make them meaningful to the world

Only she knew, and no one else
That he wanted to resurrect pre-ancient memories
Inspire the world with love magic
For there was deep happiness, sowed in his heart

She watched, watched, and watched him with love
Living life of sweetness, throughout the four seasons
Something he could have shared with the world, like in the year of hope
When all animals celebrated together, to share all their wonderful stories

The Prospect

The approbation for approval of a bountiful elicitation.

An evocation that is a stimulant. 

As it  calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behavior.

Thus, we draw out  an altruism for the philanthropic devotion,

To the said principles; henceforth, being compliant and acquiescence.

We  follow tradition accepting standards and agree. 

Let's reinstate and make a conception and promote.

Ethical characteristics of self-effacing and resourceful ingredients;

Mild unpretentious attentiveness of an expedient plan. 

A creation of to pass from one state to another. 

Replacing the incongruity to find the true direction.

A change that could help streamline a new threshold

This our our nation to endure the many wonderful opportunities. 

There can be great tasks ahead.

Allow information to be clear and in a few words;

Brief, but comprehensive. 

Embrace the forward notion of staying appreciative,
 
And positive for the great people and things in this world.

A prospect of the derivative to find the  real direction.

The Gift of Life

The gift of life you gave to me
A heartless gift...we would agree
You didn’t even blink when asked
When surely some would be aghast
Forever thanks...I guarantee

You heard my self-effacing plea
And in your heart...you did not flee
My expectations…you surpassed
                            The gift of life

Your former heart drums inside me
It’s allowed me life…to be free
True admiration...you amassed
Your legacy…forever cast
Perpetually, I’ll credit thee
                             The gift of life

Dude With An Attitude

One with a self-effacing attitude,
he's the salt-of-the-earth type of a dude,
just a faceless face in a multitude;

Apparently low-profile, limelight-shy,
far more timid than a daytime firefly,
and you might want to figure out just why;

I'll let you in on a secret, brother,
with your bragging don't go any further,
him you called a wimp is the Godfather !

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