ALEXITHYMIA

09 23 13

So much easier to erect

a barricade of lips

than to heed the warning

of a paper roadblock

Curiosity the engine

rousing my reluctance

against its will

to maneuver through

the standards

I can only see in outline

Reviews

[s y e]

Steveroo, you put my dictionary to use! I had to look up what the title meant, never in my life have I seen or herd of that word. I can't even pronounce it. I sound like a weirdo when I try to say it, my brother and gran started laughing and me. ;-P

Anyhoo, this is a great write. Curiosity killed the cat, eh? Even although I think some things should be left unsaid.... A great write, Steveroo!

[kublakhan27]

Oh yes, there will always be things that are better left unsaid haha When I first posted this, I included the definition in the note, then I decided what the heck, I'll just put it out there and see what people say. I can't even remember where I found that word, but I'd been holding it for the right piece, and this felt like the right piece. Thanks Noodlebop :)

[s y e]

I had to go look it up..... then I asked my Gran 'cause I felt smart. Hahaha!

[kublakhan27]

Hahaha I think I do it to convince myself that I'm smart sometimes :P But like I said, the word just seemed to fit here haha

[s y e]

You are smart numpty. I told you, believe in yourself.

[kublakhan27]

I do my best, and I hope you try to do your best as well :)

[s y e]

I always do.

[Kleio13]

hmmm....buzz buzz buzz.. Curiosity the engine

[kublakhan27]

Yep, remarkably it hasn't exploded in the last two weeks...thanks for reading bud :)

[Strider Marcus Jones]

Silence from the tongue and pen, gives thought time to explore the tangents of imagination. I like this poem and the way you explore it's theme.

[kublakhan27]

Very true, I just wish it would stop sending me to the darkest corners of my imagination haha Thank you my friend.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

I love the vagueness of this piece. It provokes a more thoughtful interpretation and a depth of understanding. Great insight. :)

[kublakhan27]

I was hoping I left the door open for interpretation on this one...I'm so glad to hear of your willingness to go beyond the mere words...thank you Blue :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

curiosity makes us write so that we can find out what is really inside of us...that inner search brings words to the page....and there is something here about the writer's block--when it doesn't want to come out...the poem or the story..there is nothing but the outline...but we can't fill in the blanks.

a thoughtful write, as always.

jacob

[kublakhan27]

Well said my friend, I thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Rita L. Sev]

How can we be expected to sort through the "standards" when the acceptable ones keep changing? Artists and writers are the closest to breaking the cryptic code... Good insight here, K!

[kublakhan27]

Thank you my friend...like the last handful of things I've done, this was written in a blur of depression...I have certainly grown agitated with those changing standards, especially in a time when I'm struggling for ideas haha Glad you liked it :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Patience and the traffic will flow. I liked this one, Steve.

[kublakhan27]

If only patience were a greater virtue with me...still I strive toward it...glad you liked it Pryde, thank you.

[MsJewel]

I believe many suffer from this from time to time. I know I do. A great little poem!

:) Julie

[kublakhan27]

I agree, and hopefully it is something that others can relate to as well, though it felt like a self-indulgent piece when I wrote it haha Thank you Julie :)

[Frieda P]

You're not bankrupt Benji, just having a few withdrawal problems....abstruse as per your usual self, and your genius that guides you on that path....the tortured poet's anthem here!
"My feelings come & go, But that don't make it junk" ;-) xox

[kublakhan27]

Haha well I sat down to write something but not this, hence the title ;P It's frustrating when that happens though, I'm just thankful that it still managed to become something that was resonant...thank you as always for supporting me Mrs.R, it means the world...and of course I can't respond without thanking you for the quote, which is perfect ;) xoxo

[Riding the Rainbow]

Very good piece, my friend..
Sometimes it's very difficult to express ourselves to others..any kind of feeling..

[kublakhan27]

Amen to that my friend...I'm glad you enjoyed it and could relate to it :)

[Jack...]

It is entirely possible that all of us poets are afflicted by this ailment, that is why we use written word in cryptic images to say what is on our minds at times. Very cool Steve.

[kublakhan27]

A very good point my friend...being cryptic seems to be in my blood, even when I'm not actually writing haha Thank you Jack :)