"Understanding"

"Understanding"

A Poem by Chase Dylan
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Laughing... Crying...

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Was I ever anything other than a row boat of understanding...
Was the load a toad that couldn't carry the weight of our laughing...
Might as well be cashed-out and standing in the rain
cause you feel no pain when trading me in for gains...
I'm alone and in vain I seek growth with a cane and rope
hope my choke can be caught before it hits the moat...
Rote slop of gropes in the dark
where was I when the mark missed its lark...
I'm hearkened to flop...
So start to stab me every which-way...
I'm heading for memory lane and it's a lame avenue of grain-free
now free but am a seed for the thousands of leeches infecting peaches... 
Molesting creatures...
Electing reavers...
So quiver and see this
hear wit betrayed
leap of faith
marmalade-aid and sated breath today...
Baked blaze and graze...
Now red-in-the-face I take a taste of fae-waste
 that pale-place when aced of graceless lace I hasten traces of pages placed... 
Intent I create craters in a maze of traitors
that bladed saber hater...
I hate her,
and savor another suitor forever suited for her labors   
Later, Gator...

© 2017 Chase Dylan


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Understanding usually requires accepted meaning or reference points that are easily communicated. There seems to be more attention here to rhyme than meaning and much of it seems contrived and meaningless without clearly communicating an expression that is not dedicated to the sound of the words. I have never been a fan of rhyme simply for rhyme's sake but believe poetry should express an elevation in communication of common or exceptional values. I had rather the message be clearly communicated without rhyme than with rhyme and without clarity or meaning. These are my thoughts and opinions on the piece but do not reflect the opinions or thoughts of the majority of reviewers here. It is clearly a matter of taste in art. But don't be discouraged. My artistic tastes revolt at that which many renowned critics consider masterpieces.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

4 Years Ago

Thanks so much! Sorry it has taken a minute to reply! Been away for a while. Thank you, as well... F.. read more



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You're a chameleon bro. You have a style but things lately are evolving into something new and different. I like how you aren't afraid to change it up. Your opening says a lot.

"Intent I create craters in a maze of traitors"
Sick all day. I can't wait to get to Denver. It's going to be fun. Awesome stuff man.



Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

duff

6 Years Ago

You're welcome bro. Fearless, I like that. Well, I'm sorry those types of things had to happen but.. read more
Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

That is very true... I doubt you would be reading a single word of my stuff, heh... I used to read m.. read more
duff

6 Years Ago

I read but it's not sitting down with a book. More so just random stuff here and there. I can't si.. read more
A kaleidoscope of realities laced with rich imageries, rhyming. It is the layers of realities encountered in real life before applying esthetic filters to focus and reflect on one or two.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

Damn, a review that shames the articulation of the actual poem... Beautifully and truthfully said..... read more
Seeker

6 Years Ago

My pleasure, Silente. Trust me, I take my learning seriously and in challenges posed by writings li.. read more
Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

Then, my friend, I am glad to have been a catalyst of growth... I take everything rather seriously, .. read more
Dude, this is incredible. I might suggest you structure the physical look of your poem in a different way, allowing you to signal pauses to the reader without using "dot-dot-dot." But other than that, amazing work.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

You know, Ethan, I had the same thought about the ellipses... Getting a bit tired of them in all my .. read more
"cause you feel no pain when trading me in for grains..." I just love it cus I can relate so much. :) lovely as always.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

Yes... A relatable line of pain, that was... Thank you, Lima, a joy hearing from you
"laughing.....crying"?...... I'm crying with laughter at the frantic way this poem moves and the juicy rhymes that hit the right notes every bang-on! "Marmalade-aid" is golden! Well done!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

I appreciate it, Emi, and thank you... Hopefully crying with good laughter, the bad stuff requires a.. read more
The flow is just magical..wonderfully penned...loved it..
"Now red-in-the-face I take a taste of fae-waste
that pale-place when aced of graceless lace I hasten traces of pages placed... " Loved the rhythm in these lines...it's so awesome...really love all your poem..the words are so fascinating..keep writing such masterpieces :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

You have the best eye for lines I have ever seen, Sofia...! Love the appreciation of my work, and th.. read more
Sofia

6 Years Ago

Its always a pleasure reading your poems.. :)
Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

Likewise, Sofia...!
Wow, I applaud you. Truly, you are gifted, and have such a way with weaving words and phrases, that create vivid images to ones own mind. I was mesmerized from the beginning till the very end.
Thank you for sharing such inspiring piece.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

Thank you for showing such love, Maria... I appreciate it greatly, and take your kind words to heart.. read more
Maria

6 Years Ago

You are most welcomed my friend. I love your writing and Duffs as well.
(bows) Dude, I feel that I am not worthy to read your amazing work. Your poetry takes the mind on a colourful journey that leaves one spinning and wanting to read more. I hope one day my poetry becomes as mind boggling as your's. :D (throws horns) From one metalhead to another..........YOU RULE, DUDE!!!! :D (crowd scrams) SILENTE! SILENTE! SILENTE!

Posted 6 Years Ago


Raven Moonchild

6 Years Ago

The crowd is screaming, not scraming. (facepalm) Damn keyboard. lol
Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

(Bows)... I am not worthy to read your amazing appreciation... Thank you so much, Raven... You reall.. read more
Raven Moonchild

6 Years Ago

Awwww, thanks, man. :D And thank you once again for sharing your amazing talent with us mere mortals.. read more
Another masterpiece. Please, will you stop making me feel inferior?

But jokes apart, I really like the flow of words in this poem. It's smooth like a river. Keep writing, mate!

Love,
Vasilees.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

Uh-oh... I am sorry...!
Jokes asides, though, thank you very much, haha...
I shall, yo.. read more
Great work ....Nice to know uh..U write much better than me

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chase Dylan

6 Years Ago

Hah, thank you, Pragya... I am not sure anyone writes much better than anyone else... Just matters o.. read more

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Chase Dylan

Denver, CO



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