Thoughts

Thinking out loud Free Verse Poetry

      Thoughts ....

    Mystery of thought;

    the thought ... 

    but a mystery.

    Never to be truly 

    captured in words.

    For words often lose 

    true meaning

    of the thought ...

    Words glide lightly 

    over the surface

    of the thought ...

    The thought ...

    held captive within us;

    for a mere instant then, evaporates,

    as quickly as it appeared.

    Now - but a mystery 

    that escapes us ...

    As one thought;

    steps quickly ~ over another;

    overlapping, so cleverly.

    Thought upon thought ...

    leaving no void.

    Even as we sleep, 

    our thoughts have a

    light of their own ...

    dancing about, leaving 

    us with dreams 

    and, a mystery ...

           ~~~

                          

Author's Note

If you happen to pass by and read my poem I would really appreciate a review.
I always review everything I read.

Reviews

[lightsong]

Love this one dear Lisa, specially the first verse, it's cleverly written. your whole poem paints what a thought is, how it's clear sometime, confused at the others, sometimes we are able to describe it, other times we can not. Brain is as the heart, powerful with no limits. our thoughts are the products and fruits of it.

[Lisasview]

Wow… seems you are going through my poems… how nice of you!!
Yes, thoughts are all that you describe and often either are or lead to memories…and often different from the initial thought…
Lisa, at the gym

[Florin Dragoș Minc..]

" thoughts have a
light of their own" this is an interesting line.
One can deduce that what we are is the observers of thoughts. Make you think that maybe this is what is pointing the scriptures when they talk about the omniscience of God.
~
Nice to meet you!

[Lisasview]

So nice to meet you as well,
Seems like you enjoyed this poem...
Lisa

[Florin Dragoș Minculescu]

Yes I enjoyed.
:)

[Lisasview]

Great!! Good to hear..

[Relic]

As though thoughts were moths flitting and fluttering about in our mind, as we, in good attempts, try to catch them, but find it futile. This, to me, is why trying to write a poem is often so difficult.

Why do those ideas seem to evade us when we try to construct something of interest to others. It is something I've struggled with forever.

This is the first poem I've read by you, Lisa, and I enjoyed it very much. Any poem that allows us to see or think is a good one to me. :)

[Lisasview]

So glad to know you like my poem... The interesting thing for me is that I get this pull to write a poem and I just write it down..Almost feels like I am not writing it.. So weird... Sometimes I do absolutely no fixes..even weirder.. This is one of those..no fix poems..
I always feel that when I read a poem that makes me think that is good...
Glad you plan yo read more.
Lisa

[Lisasview]

I meant ..one of those not fixed poems I wrote...
L

[Relic]

Gotcha. :)

[Lisasview]

oh good...just typing too quickly.. I think..

[Writergurl]

Ever so wonderful and truthful, such an amazing write...

[Lisasview]

Wow, how great is this.. I see you are reviewing a couple of my poems and sonnets and I so appreciate that you took the time to read.
Thank you o very much,
Lisa

[Cherrie Palmer]

Sometimes I can paint an image laid with words. But just like you say other times it's like catching smoke.

[Lisasview]

Hi Cherie,
Thought you might enjoy this.. my crazy poem..
Thank you for reading and reviewing..
Good night..
Lisa, in Spain..

[Soren]

This contained a wonderful theme and intriguing insight into the workings of the mind. Thoughts so transitory and constantly evolving evaporate or become distorted sometimes creating false memories. A wonderful write I loved it.

[Lisasview]

Oh gosh Soren,
As I am going back to make sure that I have responded to all my reviews I came across your lovely ~thoughtful words and I just can not believe I never responded until now. 5 months ago..wow.. sorry about that.
A big belated thank you,
Lisa, going through my reviews

[Soren]

no problem

[Lisasview]

Thank you for your quick response,
Lisa, Evening in Spain

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Smiling! I love this because it is so true! You are very talented!

[Lisasview]

Hi Kathy,
I am going back through all my reviews to make sure I have responded and found this sweet "smiling" one of yours.. Wow... 4 months ago.. I am so sorry to be so tardy.. Thank you!
Lisa, going through reviews in Spain

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[alanwgraham]

Our thoughts are private and cannot always be translated directly into words. You have written a lovely poem Lisa covering this tricky subject.
All the best,
Alan

[Lisasview]

Oh my goodness Alan,
How can it be that I neglected to respond to your very kind review posted 4 months ago!! I am so sorry for that. I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my work.
I do remember reading your review...and, I did think I had responded.. Maybe I forgot to press Post Comment.
Lisa, going through all my poems to check

[Einstein Noodle]

too cool Ms.Lisa ... makes me think of several things but one especially .. that place between sleep and wakefulness ... where those thoughts are prolific and one can never catch them no matter how long the tails ... i really like your theme .. original ... well thought out if i may add. ;))))))))))))))))))))
it also reminds me of the eternal scientific pursuit of where does consciousness come from????? it's been pondered since the late 1600s as far as written papers about it go ... crazy eh!? love your closing verse .. as those thoughts go dancing so happily ...flitting about like faeries one will never ever touch let along capture .. really good stuff says i!
E.

[Lisasview]

This is amazing.. I love getting all your wonderful review.
Thoughts were written recently..probably two weeks ago..
No corrections..just came out of me..
I awoke one morning and wrote it..
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review!!
Lisa
Lisa

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I am, therefore I think...okay, so not exactly the "cogito, ergo sum" of Descartes but it's hard to "be" without thinking. It reminded me slightly of the preface to the short story, "The Body" by Stephen King which was later made into the movie, "Stand By Me". In the preface, King says "The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them. It's hard to make strangers care about the good things in your life.” I very much enjoyed the read. Thank you for sharing your "Thoughts". Bless, F.

[Lisasview]

Number 4.. how is that possible... number four with no response..and, it appears you are pretty much the only one with out a response.. So once again.. I am thanking you for your review.. Important things can be hard to say...that is for sure... People are usually only interested in their own lives..so yes, " It's hard to make strangers care about the good things in your life.”
Lisa, still going through my poems

[Betty Hermelee]

thoughts do not stick with us for long; they flee like the seagulls over the ocean; they are quick and meaningful, but tend to run... as words hover above our thoughts, then disappear. the mystery of the thought ....they are like a kaleidoscope, sometimes too abstract to recall. Words are more concrete, impressionistic. A very "thought-provoking" poem. Thanks for sharing.
Best, Betty

[Lisasview]

I really appreciate your review on this poem..
Thank you,
Lisa