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Posted by Highhat on December 15, 2011 - 11:30

I’m on the other side now
But really there are 4 sides
4 angles
4 corners of the world
But I do try to stand at each angle
Looking in through the frosted pane
Can be difficult
Mostly I can’t see
But I certainly can hear
I am listening, soaking up all the news
Like a sponge
My eyes see the same things as ever
But my ears…
I take it all in
Wonder, am horrified, question,become annoyed, tired
Of the same boring, stupid, dumb remarks
The hiccups
Am intolerant of the incompetence
Try to make sense of it
Then I grieve for those struck by a harsh fate
And count my blessings when I learn of these truths
Have a mind that seems to be clear and functioning
As long as it lasts
Still counting my blessings
Yet another year turned over and quietly gone by
In my world
But all that I hear and don’t see isn’t so silent
Or calm
Please dear God keep us safe and happy
One year at a time
Is that too much to ask?
Well I wouldn’t be able to tell the future, would I?
Maybe one minute at a time
Is that enough?
In the east, west, north and south
Have to take in every angle,
Every corner, each side of the facts,
The philosophies, the theories,
The fortune telling
Pretty damn joyful,
Isn’t it!

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Comments

Silver Spun Sand | December 15, 2011 - 12:14

Much written, here, Pia. I have read it a couple or three times now, and get more from it each time.

Just a tiny point...I think and errant 'u' has crept into your sponge, in line eleven;-)

Life sure is a intricate web, as is your poem. One of my firm favourites of yours.

Tina;-)

skinner_jennifer | December 15, 2011 - 13:13

There's so much meaning in this piece of writing Pia,
it's almost like you're sorting things out in your
mind, putting each situation in to its own box.

Like you say, we have to take each year as it comes,
with all its ups and downs, never really knowing
what's around the corner, but that's the beauty of
life, which is what you write so well.

Jenny.

Highhat | December 15, 2011 - 14:14

Hi sweet Tina
I am so glad you got so much from this poem. Thank you very much for telling me. Really pleased to know it is one of your favourites of mine. I think I will scan yours and see which one is my favourite. It will be hard to choose though I know.
have a lovely Thursday afternoon

;)Pia

Highhat | December 15, 2011 - 14:16

dearest Jenn- your comment was a whole poem in itself- such wise words.

Glad you liked this and thank you ever so much for letting me know.

Have a wonderful Thursday

;)Pia

gerardineanne | December 15, 2011 - 16:17

Lots to think about here,particularly at the end of a year,as you so beautifully put it.
Thankyou

MistakenMagic | December 15, 2011 - 18:47

Love the repetition of the corners imagery, Pia. Much enjoyed :)

Magic xxx

seashore | December 15, 2011 - 22:33

I enjoyed this too Pia - I felt as though you were thinking aloud and I liked that a lot.

Coral x

Highhat | December 16, 2011 - 06:12

Gerardineanne- thanks for reading- so glad you enjoyed

;)Pia

Highhat | December 16, 2011 - 06:13

Thanks Magic- much appreciate your feedback
have a lovely Friday in Durham or wherever you are!!

;)Pia

Highhat | December 16, 2011 - 06:16

Hi Coral- thanks a lot for reading- I guess I was thinking aloud- do a lot of thinking rather than watching the telly- just love thinking and writing poetry- ha ha
You have a wonderful Friday as well- I hope you are well?

;)Pia

hudsonmoon | December 16, 2011 - 10:07

A great end of year piece, Pia. Frustration followed up with hope.

Rich

Highhat | December 16, 2011 - 15:28

Thanks Rich.
What is it now your chairs are called? ;D

;)Pia