Entire Room Warmed

From the book "Syzygy" by Brad Dehler, 2020

I find solace in the cry room

Despite- I am not crying

Entire room warmed

By my presence

Faithfulness for the faithless

Goodness without witness

Reduction of God to bite size

Morsel enough 

(Save you)

Affliction avoided by infliction

(Bathe you)

Scar bestowed

Asleep, I was caught in the wake

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Interesting write good 👍 very good
Very deep ! I’ll probably never understand your poem properly but here’s my thought that came personally to me after I read it
The crying room ! oh how I’d wished I’d had one in my early twenties. Just for me alone to bury guilt and remember her
Had to keep going keep being strong forging on after family tragedy had struck

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for your interesting take on this. I encourage all angles of perception, so no- you are not wrong though it may vary from my initial inspiration. Thank you!

[Troy Henson]

Nicely written and a thought provoking piece. Thank you for sharing.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Troy, much appreciated

[moog-drika]

It shows that tears don't define the depth of emotions.
Even this poetry can be a solace. Having a cry room is like a sanctuary and it's more comforting when all the goodness thrives.
Well-penned.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much. Cheers!

[Soniya Sarkar]

Masterpiece hope to see more of your creations!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much. You humble me. Much much appreciated!

[Soniya Sarkar]

Welcome, keep writing!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[Jenni Bailey]

I love poems that are deep and the reader has to figure out what the poet is talking about. Love it!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much Jenni! I really appreciate it.

[Jenni Bailey]

Definitely

[Soren]

An interesting comparison. Babies that cry for natural and physical causes as opposed to adults that cry out for what they believe are spiritual or religious causes. I feel warmer in the first as well. I particularly liked the the play on words in the last line. Eternal sleep is a place for a wake.

[Brad Dehler]

Precisely! Thank you very much. I really appreciate your kind words and understanding Soren

[Lisasview]

Hi Brad,
Been awhile since I have read you poems... I have been oh so crazy busy.
Anyway, the crying room... so much of what you wrote made me ponder...warmed... interesting,
I did enjoy the read.
I recently posted a new one... Awaken...which I think you might like.
Lisa, mid day in Spain

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for stopping by Lisa! Mid day in Spain. How lovely. Glad you enjoyed the read. Much appreciated as always! I'll have to take a peak @ Awaken :)

[Lisasview]

you are most welcome

[emmajoygreen]

Surely we all need a 'cry room' somewhere in which to feel, suffer, contend with our own thoughts without being wary of another's reaction. Surely there is no need to apologise for the opinions or emotions in one's being, life - et al. Each of us is Self. To be and feel that, a 'sad room' in any form is an essential.

A fine train of thought laid smoothly yet with an invitation to comment if inspired and wanting. Many thanks for sharing. Keep safe, take care.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much Emmajoygreen! Very refreshing and satisfying to read your rendition. I love that the poem stretches to many bounds with comfort, solace and empowerment.

[Coyote Poetry]

Simple statement with powerful meaning Brad.
"Affliction avoided by infliction"
I do like the lines above. Somehow we seek the painful road. And knowing. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much Coyote. Your time and sentiment mean a great deal to me. Thank you for energizing me.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I think this type modernist work should be read as a whole, a commentary on a state of society, perhaps this moving away from religion.

Winston

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you sir for such a grand stirring statement of support. Really heartened. Yes!

[Red Brick Keshner]

Cry room, now that is superbly interesting. And the idea of God able to be experienced that is a perfect description of revelation. The last portion reminds me of Adam after the deep sleep. So many strands of thought and avenues to explore.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you, If nothing but interesting- I'll take it. And in addition you explained your appreciation. For that, I appreciate you. Yes, so many layers to explore....