I know, I alone
the feelings of a frozen heart
Disbelief and shut eyes
No solace in the inner thought
Only I, only I
Ego is the real cause
Because the world is full of suffering
and I get to write my demons out. Privilege.
NaPoWriMo Day 23: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that responds, in some way, to another. This could be as simple as using a line or image from another poem as a jumping-off point, or it could be a more formal poetic response to the argument or ideas raised in another poem.
I chose Fernando Pessoa’s ‘I Know, I Alone’, which is quite an effortless exploration of the feelings of an individual. I recognise the privilege writers have to articulate our inner feelings as poetry, while there is suffering all around. So, my poem is a response to Pessoa as I see recognising this privilege as the first step towards doing something about the world around us, which in turn dictates our feelings.
24 responses to “[442] First Step To Action”
What a surprise ending. LOL. I would never have thought of “Privilege”… Yes, it is.
Thank you, just something that is happening here.
Wow. That’s a fine idea of how the ego moves through our life.
Thank you Mina 🙂
You’re welcome! I try not miss anything you write.
Aw that’s so sweet of you. I value having you as a reader highly 🙂
Only self knows the kind of turmoil within behind the shut eyes.
I love.
And the turmoil that is outside.
This seems to me as counting your blessings when you see none…Love it…Kenyanito biko….umm…not only does thine self ‘realize’ but there are those that as well can ‘see’ the suffering….not just limited behind our shut eyes (not for everyone anyway)…imho
I think you’re onto something here 🙂
If it weren’t for my words to purge….I’d be swimming in a sewer of great disconcert….& eyeing the dirt as a better place to be inert (smirk)…I jest but always a truth behind the smile of ill & uncouth…’eh? Thank you for replying & I have been enjoying your art …thank you for the share!
Quite true! Thank you for reading 🙂
wonderful Rahul!
love this line
“Because the world is full of suffering
and I get to write my demons out. Privilege”.
Thank you Cindy 🙂
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Here we go! Inspired by your poem. 😁
No solace found until I write it free
with words revealing the ache in me.
Superb words!
That is a beautiful take on what we do as writers. Love how you gave a nod to Pessoa’s work while keeping your individual voice intact. Great job! 🙂
Thank you Neha. Means a lot 🙂
You’re welcome, Rahul 🙂
Privilege found for those who embrace the never-ending gifts that writing offers, including releasing pain and “demons.” Love your work, Rahul. 🙏🏻
Thank you Michele for this thoughtful comment!
nice present, great job her… i like your expression her, 👏🎉…. nice and great posting.. the movies is a part of our humanity life 🎥
Thank you. Glad you liked it!