The five senses

The five senses

A Poem by Dr Poet

Limitation.

I learned this word with its meaning

when I found out my viewpoint

was narrower than the sky.

Contradiction.

I once got tangled up in its weavings

when I realized a truth untold

is heavier than a lie.

Frailty

was the ever sweet-sour feeling

of eventually grabbing defeat

after reaching out to a victory passing by.

Isolation

and its outburst of a dry bleeding

from the gaping cut of surprise

at discovering loneliness

is your only companion for life.

Condemnation.

My condition, and the world with its meaning

were utterly disclosed

when I saw the Saviour

in another homebound mexican

wrecked after labour.

© 2009 Dr Poet


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Beautiful form, the 5 senses, lending to a message
of both alienation and connectivity.

Inevitably we are our own judge,
jury, and executioner.

The city can have such an effect;
skewing/altering the body's senses.
But it could be the same way in a
monastery or ashram. Even in the
Arctic Circle.

I love it!
Dr. Callaghan but call me Jack

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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The limitations of humanity have seldom been so wonderfully expressed, or so gently examined. In just a few short sanzas, wisdom, compassion, and unflinching slef-assessment shine through gently, leaving the reader examing his or her own understanding of the themes of which you write. Beautiful!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Insightful, well placed words cut right to the heart of it and still you keep it personal, showing me a glimpse of your reality, your perspective...hard thing to do.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Every so often I read a piece which magnetizes me..
this is such a piece.
So much to learn and ponder within the confines of this space.
Wonderful:)

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Beautiful form, the 5 senses, lending to a message
of both alienation and connectivity.

Inevitably we are our own judge,
jury, and executioner.

The city can have such an effect;
skewing/altering the body's senses.
But it could be the same way in a
monastery or ashram. Even in the
Arctic Circle.

I love it!
Dr. Callaghan but call me Jack

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Interesting read, Dr. Poet. I think it's one you will return to. I'd like to see an end that kind of ties this all together. You have a very recognizable style, which is good.

Yours,
Billy the Kid

Posted 14 Years Ago



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