Consolation

Consolation

A Poem by garrshaw
"

a matter of attitude

"

I could be consoled with much less effort

than it takes to chase a fly from my face.


I prefer not, I rather prefer clinging

to this self-criticism of mine -

useless, shameless, a prison of guilt.


Natural in human terms,

a desire like the gravity of the earth -

pulling, holding its own, escape disallowed.


Supernatural in human terms,

an ability to rend the chains and fly -

free flight, passing the clouds, transcending the rules.


I prefer this, prefer to conclude

escape from this habitual gravity:

look up, reflect on life, transform into gold.


I could be inspired with much less effort

than it takes to take one step forward…

© 2015 garrshaw


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Well done, a very moving poem. It makes you think.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

garrshaw

8 Years Ago

Thank you very much
I can really relate to this poem, so deep and meaningful. We are all our own worst enemy at times.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

garrshaw

8 Years Ago

Thankyou very much :):)
Ah I feel this. Its a strange thing we do, to prefer to beat ourselves up than to forgive and move on and you are right, it would take much less effort. Thought provoking :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

garrshaw

8 Years Ago

Thankyou April Child. I'm very happy you stopped by.

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Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada



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