Just Imagine If...

Just Imagine If...

 

Hey just imagine

With all that energy

We might once have spent

We could have lit a light-bulb

And then repent

 

But no

 

You allowed your guilt

To drive a wedge between us

And now it’s time you learnt

You can not change

Who you are

Or where the hell you’ve been

 

Nor for that matter

 

What you may or might not have done

But then just between ourselves

I sincerely mean

You can feel differently

About some of them

Inbetween

Reviews

[New Dawn]

It is the curse of the English reserve i think , that makes us hesitate rather than grab at each chance. It is easy to shoulder guilt over trespasses real or imagined. Sometimes we just need to be a little selfish and put our needs first. This was a very creative write :)

[Neville]

Your comments are very much appreciated. Many thanks & All Good Things to your Good Self, N

[Beren]

when i read this poem i immediately thought about what i could have done before, or what hell i had been through... i looked at the date you published the poem and it was my birthday, and at that time there was a rumor that the apocalypse would happen on december 21st. it must have been strange to have written this at that time...

when i said my birthday, i realized that my father was alive when this poem was written and he died a few years later on my birthday. i wonder if i would have spent more time with my father if i had had the chance to read this poem at that time? i just imagine if...

"You can not change
Who you are
Or where the hell you’ve been
Nor for that matter"
i see.

and I probably wouldn't. that's why it's weird to think about the past and what ifs. everything that makes you who you are is because of everything that happened in the past, butterfly effects.

thank you sir, thank you for everything.

[Muse]

I read this three times...and each time walked away with a new message. I feel you are burned-out on somebody "no pun intended" lots of energy spent on going nowhere. Now you can either change the light bulb and move on....or stay in that room with the same energy that has already drained you...I think we know what the smart person would do. Interesting conundrum here.

[Neville]

Umh, an interesting perspective indeed. Why do so many people out there identify with negatives? ... Why indeed!!!

[Chris]

I appreciated the thought of accepting who you are and were...

[Neville]

I appreciate you taking time to consider some of my work Chris. All Good Things, Neville

[R J Askew]

The line that catches my eye, and I'm not entirely sure why, is 'You allowed your guilt to drive a wedge between us'.

I seem to be changing lightbulbs in my house all the time. The next time I do, i will be thinking of your lines and will study the changing of the bulbs.

[Neville]

Goodness no, don't do that, you will either go round the twist so to speak or hurt your neck. I guess i was only trying to imply that 'guilt' can prevent one from doing something ie by anticipating it, or it can be experienced after the event has been done or committed. All Good Things, N

[lee von cleef]

The English,making me think again....and here I thought I was done,I was ready now I am not into the oven for more thought.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

repenting and apologies never really hurt anyone...

this somewhat reminds me of langston hughes' poem "Cross"

it takes so much energy to be angry or to feel guilty...if we just talk it out...we can get past it...why don't we?

[Neville]

I could not agree more & thanks for these insights of yours, N

[Sami Khalil]

Your words are very eloquent and full of wisdom . You shine in the dark hours...

[Neville]

Your very kind sentiments are inspirational and bring a little light into what would otherwise be a rather bleak and grey January evening. Thank you my friend, N

[Sami Khalil]

I'm glad to hear that . That is what friends are for . A light in our dark days.

[Neville]

Yeah Sami, write on...

[Sami Khalil]

AGT ...

[Neville]

I am flying off to the Gambia and Senigal for two weeks later this evening... hoping for some sun, AGT's to you too, N

[Sami Khalil]

Great . Have fun . I hope you can write a poem on the experience...:)

[emmajoy]

What seems bright and positive can wane - if that is its destiny. Relationships are like lightbulbs, can last, fade, drop out their sockets, flicker on and off. Whatever, we have to accept, not fuss, have tantrums, become cynical even tho .. .. Love hurts. But those - those inbetweens can teach so much, can have far more relevance if that's what's meant to be.

You've set me thinking with your poem. It's pensive, sincere, heart.born,
not meant to alter any world other than your own. Finely expressed.

[Neville]

Wow, many thanks for taking the time to share your interpretation and insights, greatly appreciated. All Good Things, N

[Neville]

Well there you go, sometimes strange things just kind of happen, AGT's N

[Circe]

I think this is really eloquent in saying it's alright to change your mind about the things you've done, if a person has made mistakes, there is no shame in admitting them, you get to a stage where you can be honest, understanding and forgiving to yourself, and you have the opportunity to mend the relationships that are important in your life in this way. subtle yet powerful.

[Neville]

Wow, you have just given me an idea to try and add a little more impact so will revise this work as soon as possible because I simply need to now. N

[Circe]

oh cool... I will check it out again!

[Neville]

Check it out C & let me know what you think, N

[Circe]

I like it! it has a distinct meaning.... and just thinking to myself...

Nor
What you may or might not have done
But then just between ourselves
You can feel differently
About some of them
And know that matters

[Neville]

You got it & as far as I am concerned, that is all that matters. Enter 2013 happy and as free as a virus with everywhere & nowhere to go. Night night, sleep tight, N