Timeout

Timeout

A Poem by Pete
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It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear. - Thoreau

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truth is when clouds part
and arguments and beatings stop
long enough for trembling lips to utter prayers to the heavens
and destiny to overpower fate
when weeping absconds and sin passes out

long enough for stars to shine
and hoarded life to liberate
when denial takes a break
and reason finally stands up to emotion

long enough for aurora to paint
and colors to bleed
when faith triumphs

long enough for God to embrace
and beget eternity
when what should have been is


© 2020 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"I sat at a table where were rich food and wine in abundance, and obsequious attendance, but sincerity and truth were not; and I went away hungry from the inhospitable board." - Thoreau

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The veil between truth and silence is only ever a brave sentence away :) I love the cascading effect this poem has Pete...very beautiful and richly layered and really gives the reader some amazing visuals. What we are told is the truth is always incredibly different to what exactly the truth is...excellent piece of poetry :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you my dear friend ... :)



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Beautiful and true...truth is heard by few ...daughters by few spoken by few...but the fruit of its depth brings freedom like non other...in knowing it is heard and seeking it is found...🌹🌹

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you kindly for sharing. being liberated is a wonderful but not easy. as the good book says, .. read more
truth is when clouds part
and arguments and beatings stop

How relevant those words are in the current climate. We might well look to the heavens for answers.

Beautifully visual piece Pete. Great poetry.

Chris

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thanks for reading chris. i appreciate your astute, honest thoughts ... :)
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

You are welcome my friend :)
"and hoarded life to liberate" love that.
this can apply to all of us in general...all over the world...all the fighting, ugliness, lack of love...
but also to one particular relationship with abuse, where one side or the other or both cannot find peaceful terms, cannot see that their love is worth saving, worth compassion and understanding.
we need more of that.
terrific poem here Pete.
j.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you for stepping in j. ... :)
I love the imagery here
The idea of prayer
Brings about that break
Silence - and pause within our lives

When no one matters anymore
And the soul comes out to be - to forgive - to ask for forgiveness
Very holistic poem - enjoyed it alot!!

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

all needs/takes a break so the smoke is cleared and the veil is lifted. must be able to see in orde.. read more
Truth is telling how things are? Truth is how each of us observe what the truth is? People drape words around truth, it isn't pretence or falsehood, is each person's idea of right and wrong, perhaps. One person is willing to do or not do something, say something, give or take with equal value or not. Perhaps. Your finely written words ask questions, but.. as should, leave answers to your readers. Tis the old thing: do unto others ...
then, face yourself when you dare.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

interesting ideas on the matter. your points unravel what it even is or should be, calling its mean.. read more
emmajoy

3 Years Ago

Perhaps there'll be a time when I find the truth as it is rather than what it might be! Many thanks.. read more
The veil between truth and silence is only ever a brave sentence away :) I love the cascading effect this poem has Pete...very beautiful and richly layered and really gives the reader some amazing visuals. What we are told is the truth is always incredibly different to what exactly the truth is...excellent piece of poetry :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you my dear friend ... :)
I love it. Masterful take on the definition of truth and how it connects to no denials when witnessed and or experiences. Accompanying song is wonderful. You are always precise and to the point.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you sami. you spread positivity and it is infectious ... :)
Sami Khalil

3 Years Ago

Yes siiiirrrr. You are welcome.

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