Blind Mole

Blind Mole                                                                                                                                                           

there are cracks in every

window and door              floors             roofs and

tunnels                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

burrowing time; smooths mud silky

along the halls

like the blinking ability of sight

an entitlement attitude                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

we are weary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

bombs flare rosettes and sunflowers     

effervescence of ginger poured recklessly 

spilling bubbles of opinion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

hawking hucksters                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                         

Easier to fall into

the brackish dirge and

scarlet letter moaning

than rise                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

like blind naked moles 

scratching sidewalls slick with ease and petulance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

climbing out, into the sunlight

                    will                      burn 

even 

the senses of moles

11/8/2020

E.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Andrew Nelson Stewart]

Relating enlightenment and entitlements how we take sight our crucial sense we think to ourselves for granted. Never know how important something is until taken away in some freak accident. The apreciation of the Moles life is brilliant. The empathy for this delicate creature yet a nuisance species. My Dad is a superintendent of the golf course and hates these things. I heard once " When a poet digs himself into a hole, he doesn't climb out. He digs deeper, enjoys the scenery, and comes out the other side enlightened.” You did that here beautifully and well penned. I loved the line " like blind naked moles
scratching sidewalls slick with ease and petulance
climbing out, the
sunlight will burn
even the sensing of moles." Fun fact Moles aren't completely blind. Their very small eyes are covered in fur and are hard to locate. They use a specialized scent sensor on the tip of their nose to locate their prey. Keep writing I've certainly enjoyed it. Sincerely your friend in writing and life

[Einstein Noodle]

love your review Andrew ..you give me credit for way too much ... and thanks for sharing the mole tid bits tho this one is very blind ;) see you 'round .. right here at the Cafe' .. thanks so much for your visit!
E.

[Betty Hermelee]

This is a great allegory for how most of us feel... our hearts are buried underground like the mole, but someday we emerge on the other side with sunlight and joy in our lives...that would be a gift of great magnitude! I loved this poem, really thoughtful and well written.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Betty .. i feel pretty gratified that you like it ... and love your positive conclusions .. one hopes that the sunlight shines with joy after being a mole ..... ;)
E.

[Betty Hermelee]

true, but moles can see the "light" too!!

[Einstein Noodle]

yes.. they can .. not truly blind in reality. nor deaf .. tho oddly they have no auditory "holes' to be seen ..interesting creatures ...

[Cherrie Palmer]

Okay, after looking at your picture I grabbed the graden spade, ready battle the invasion of rodents. However, I set it aside to see and hear, and I hope others do as well.
Because it's time for a little sunscreen so we can step into the light. Excellent.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes .. sunscreen is a good idea me thinks .. i am a pasty white freckling risk ... so i am told ;) best be prepared for sure .. who knows how many millions are just waiting beneath the surface ;) thanks for your support dahlink! all your input is greatly appreciated ..
E.

[Paul Bell]

This could be wartime, burying ourselves away hoping for the best.
They do say the blind can see, but sometimes the sighted person is totally blind to what is around them.
The human is the perfect specimen, we have everything going for us, sadly technology has taken a lot of the senses we take for granted away from us. Probably why people drive into rivers.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... sensing is so underacknowledged .. and absolutely buried deep by some ... such a pity .. thank you for reading and reviewing this one Paul .. and i love what you point out in it .. light and truth are difficult to see and even more so to face with a stout heart .. it will reveal all the weaknesses .. all that has been missed opportunities .. all our fears and pride ... it will scorch us all ..in a cleansing way ... ;) peace and joy always sir!
E.

[Paul Bell]

Hands up who's taking the vaccine.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Not I said the cat

[Paul Bell]

I've not met anyone who is rushing out to get it.

[Linda alexander]

I perceive this writing as all humans have ability to sense what is going around in their environment and among them some have sensing ability like moles partial blindness make them hard to comprehend actual situations and deep rooted true facts, along with that fragility, bright sunlight which means very strong brain washing type of influences make those weak sensors even harder to understand things the way are presented. This writing throws some light how in general we all perceive things and what are the challenges in getting the true knowledge and understanding about world. Lack of knowledge, ignorance, lack of role models, illiteracy, lack of support system unwillingness to learn, propaganda, wrong unethical advertisements, commercials, messages etc are common challenges which hinders our perception. This writing is really thought provoking and metaphoe did real justice to the message

[Einstein Noodle]

i am dumbfounded Linda! your insights are wonderful .. and this review makes me actually think i have some sort of brain .. which i don't ... if i took all you see in this and tried to write a poem i could not .. not even one word .. yet all of what you see is certainly in there somehow .. what a great review .. to be read with such insight and sensitivity tells me you look inside yourself for the "path" .. maybe i am wrong .. but your review certainly reflects hard won wisdom .. be well and stay safe .. thank you for taking time here on me pages

[Sami Khalil]

Beware of what is lurking beneath the soil, the very feet while we all fix our eyes on something else is what I get from this interesting and deep meaningful poem. The world thinks nuclear weapons will destroy the world but in the covid cases, they are rethinking invisible enemies. I don't know much about moles dear Einstein but I believe all things created play a vital role in nature and their relationships to man whether good or bad. I like your political references and God help you if you ever run for political office! You will bear the brunt of people's mood swings, convictions and range of emotions. Excellent work sir. Peace, love and poetry...

[Einstein Noodle]

aint it the truth! speak up and a beat down can be swift and without mercy it seems .. that's all right tho .. one gets thick with time and tho meant to be ... it really isn't personal is it ... misplaced passions me thinks! thank you always for taking time here sir .. means a lot .. glad you enjoyed .. i appreciate your sensitive, in depth reading of this one ... couldn't be happier! :)
E.

[Sami Khalil]

You are so right sir and welcome. As you know, most people feel things before thinking clearly. Peace out.

[Patricia Wedel]

Gene... I suddenly realize that we as a Country could gather up the moles and use them to stir up the soil where needed in an organized manner... instead of letting them be destructive at random. They seem to be a different species from rats altogether. Just trying to be positive .
I do appreciate my sight and hearing... to read and listen to music 🎶 is a precious gift. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

actually ..moles are not really blind nor deaf .. like sharks have a "nictitating membrane" (a third eye lid) that protects the eye .. moles also have a thin membrane that protects their eyes from dirt ... oddly .. they can hear a bit .. but have no auditory opening ... as for organizing them for positive good ..i don't know Pat .. i don't think they can be tamed any more that The Shrew :)))))but of course our wonderful Mother Nature has made a place for them and they do their job perfectly ;) thanks for reading ma'am! love and peace
E.

[Chris Shaw]

What a pathetic and ugly looking little creature is the poor mole in your posted image Mr E. Yet, I can't help feeling sorry for it in its blind world. I also know for a fact what incredible damage they can inflict. I saw once a beautiful landscaped garden, where the moles had been out at play during the night. Left the green and manicured grass ridden with dirt piles. Persistent too. I am reminded how we take our sight for granted and don't appreciate what we have until we are in danger of losing it. However we can adapt and learn to live differently as does the little mole in his underground world. Your lines are multi layered, metaphorical sensory and there is so much to ponder on in this write. Always a delight to find a new poem from your wonderful pen. Top of the morning to ya, a bit early but sent anyway from across the pond. Have a great day.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

and the rest of the day to you Lass! .. not early for me .. most always up before the Witching Hour ;) really happy that you enjoyed reading and have such a compassionate insight to such a horror look in the mole .... at least that one ..and i couldn't be more gratified that you embrace the layers .. not all of us are bent that way eh!? ;) love on ya Chris ... the wind here in N. Central Arkansas is out of the South and as laden and balmy as those first hints of Spring .. a delight

[Chris Shaw]

We were reviewing each other at the same time. Enjoy the beauty of your day. It sounds very promising. We also have fine weather here. Blue sky which contrasts with the gold leaves in such splendour :) Autumn is not all decay, it gifts too.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes indeed .. the bed of rebirth

[Ken Simm.]

This is a very sensory poem given its subject matter. Almost visual in its rich imagery. And let us not forget the layered metaphors here.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes... its all about the layers and metaphors .. we can get away with most anything can't we?! ;) so grateful for your visits always Ken .. our friendship grows doesn't it? right here at the Cafe'

[Lydia Shutter]

Blind moles....perhaps political groups that follow blindly to the ends of the earth? Hmm....many layers to peel in this one, E. Do we pursue opportunities for individual growth or do we run with the masses....never sure exactly where we are going, but hoping to be given all we want. This one is certainly thought provoking, my friend. I liked it, though I have to say the image gave this city girl the creeps! Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

its a very creepy picture isn't it?! :) how to love a mole eh!? yes .. politics most certainly .. as well as individuals .. thank you for your sensitive insightful ..and not to mention kind ... reviews .. truth be told .. i was able to shed a wee bit of my own angst in this one .. beyond that .. i can not say .. it is what it is eh!? love on ya girl!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A most interesting and intriguing piece here big 'E' that speaks to me of the chaos of covid days and the state of American politics across a split society where trust is a fractured bone.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for reviewing John .. for taking time :) i quite watching the news beyond 1-2 minutes each day for months .. our main stream channels are more like the same recording over and over .. America .. and the world has survived so many things .. a positive thing enough in itself to make sure history is accurate and remembered says i! ;) wishing you the best of the day sir!
E.