My wisdom

I miss my psychic 

The one who knows all 

And had wisdom running through her veins

Knowledge free of cost to those who require

I am now one in need and I have no one

A part of the mass population that misses your presence

The spirits tell me nothing 

And god and I certainly are not on speaking terms

So what do i do without you-

You, my bridge to sanctuary 

How can I be expected to take your throne among the placeless?

Feed your dependents? 

Guide your lost souls? 

When I myself don't know where I am 

Detached from my own mind

Please just one sign to take me back to reality. 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I was not aware psychic powers could be lost. Must be something like writers block. Very frustrating.

[rowan.taylorrr]

this isn’t so brilliant omg

[BlackPrince]

'...A part of the mass population that misses your presence.'
In those words, you sum up loneliness.

You are, indeed, wise and blessed with the gift of words; and therein thrives your power!
You can learn to certainly guide lost souls if you wish!
For we writers have certain psychic abilities, laced with compassion for humanity, that enable us to have greater insight, third-eye foresight and even retrospective hindsight. And because of that we must try our best to guide and uplift many others; that is our input, our wisdom to impart!

Well done

[barleygirl]

On one level, I can understand this poem in the literal sense, becuz my sister is a psychic, so I've already got that life experience. Some who might not believe in psychics may not know how to think about that part. But on another level, I can also read "psychic" as just a symbolic term for any companion or spirit or even a pet who gives similar life guidance. You do a great job of staying open & uninhibited, not aware that some may find such a belief system to be "lacking" . . . just sharing a point of view as if it's just as valid as other faith-based viewpoints. Your comfortable self-acceptance & ease expressing your message make this more impressive than it seems at first glance (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[JayG]

A good part of this thought never made it to the page, but should have. When you read this you know who you're referring to, and in what way they did something meaningful for the speaker. So as you read, you mentally "fill in the blanks." But you give the reader no context to appreciate the acts being referred to.

When you mention a "psychic" who "knows all," it could be that they know the future, can read people's intentions, and lots or other possibilities. It could even mean they can answer any question asked, no matter the field. But which you're referring to matters to understanding the thoughts in this poem.

You're in the position of all authors. Every line acts as a pointer to ideas, images, and history, al contained in your mind. But what about the reader? For them, every line acts as a pointer to ideas, images, and history, al contained in YOUR mind. So for the reader, the first two lines say that someone unknown, living in an unknown place and time, misses someone we know nothing about other than a generic title, for unknown reasons.

It's certainly not what you intended, but it is what you said—from a reader's viewpoint. That's why it matters a great deal that you edit not from your chair, but from that of a reader, one who has no access to your intent, only to what the words suggest to THEM, based on THEIR background. Make them the kind of person who misunderstands everything...someone a bit stupid, like me. 🙄

[Daniel Rodriguez]

This was well written. I understand what you mean by the psychic. As a kid and teen it was my mom and dad.now I look to my friends when I feel lost. I think though you are speaking of someone central to the life of the voice. The end feels different from tone. Being lost in the world and scratched from. Reality can be two different things. If the voice e is you, and loss is very hard to go through, I hope things get well. My dad disappearing on me was not so much a psychic but a warrior.one person less to protect me.

[Chris Shaw]

When we lose our God in the way you describe and aren't on speaking terms, I do believe we look for something else to replace that gap. I've never known psychics to help me, although some people swear by them. I still look for signs though, knowing I probably won't find any. Your words are relatable. It's inner wisdom you want and that can be hard to find. Good write.

Chris