Your confusion made me smile, Steve. I thought, well, of course! You say you are a pragmatist.
I value your comment and will say two things - a poem can sometimes have an edge of satire and/or irony which needs a little departure from taking it very literally, and this poem is written by someone who is both idealistic and pragmatic, not always at the right time, of course.
Thanks, Mac. Is there a way to embed the link so it shows up more? When I share on some other sites, it just pops up image and all. I couldn't do that here. Since it is a publication that originates from writingforums and was selected by them (they only publish previously unpublished work in Flashes of Brilliance, I need to check if it would be okay now to share it publicly directly rather than through the link.
I might have to change that avatar back because it doesn't seem to work well. It is a cropped image from a group photo, hence it looks distorted and blurry, I think. Not the right size and pixel for uploading here.
From an absent Newstalker who doesn't like talking news...
Buzz found my poem and reminded me that I need to share it here. Thanks, Buzz.
The opening is beautiful ... it sets the stage.
I can sense the fears and how he tries to make them subside.
Thank you, Neetu2.
And thank you, Buzz.
Thank you, Al. Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful poem, Neetu. Glad Buzz found it.
Thanks, Perrie.
I read it and I'm confused:
My understanding of pragmatism is much different than this poem seems to portray, IMO.
I've always considered myself somewhat pragmatic.... it seems sensible to me.
The beginning about fear, didn't ring true for me. Being pragmatic for me means more profitable and/or more productive.
I may have missed the point or direction of the whole poem but It didn't seem very realistic to me. JMO
Your confusion made me smile, Steve. I thought, well, of course! You say you are a pragmatist.
I value your comment and will say two things - a poem can sometimes have an edge of satire and/or irony which needs a little departure from taking it very literally, and this poem is written by someone who is both idealistic and pragmatic, not always at the right time, of course.
Now can you smile even if you are confused????
Neetu,
If you would, please consider posting the poem here in this thread.
Note: Always enjoy your avatars.
Thanks, Mac. Is there a way to embed the link so it shows up more? When I share on some other sites, it just pops up image and all. I couldn't do that here. Since it is a publication that originates from writingforums and was selected by them (they only publish previously unpublished work in Flashes of Brilliance, I need to check if it would be okay now to share it publicly directly rather than through the link.
I might have to change that avatar back because it doesn't seem to work well. It is a cropped image from a group photo, hence it looks distorted and blurry, I think. Not the right size and pixel for uploading here.
I think I can re-post the link to make it larger and bolder … with your permission, I'll try.
If you send me the group photo in Personal Notes I'll see what I can do.
Thanks, Mac. Will do in a little while.
Amazing, as usual, Neetu!
Thanks, dd.