all you can eat

let us gather
together
around the table
of discontent

feast on our own
insecurities
til we've had our fill

then have seconds

let us raise a glass
in honor of hours
days
turning into waning years
spent in introspection

spent none the less

let us eat the bounteous
spread before us
whilst we can
slowly
savoring our satiety

yearning even more
at evenings end

together
in collective individuality
having had our fill

still hungry

— Bert Lamrick, Aug 14, 2009

Critiques

Candlewitch

16 years 10 months ago

indeed

Rick, I do believe I've been to this party/feast many times in younger days. Now I try my hardest to avoid it. For me there are only so many times that I can flog myself before I look to learn a better way. A really awesome poem, my friend. Always, Cat

Bert Lamrick

16 years 10 months ago

Yes,

indeed. Thank you again, Cat. Love, ~Rick

odiumscurse

16 years 10 months ago

Parities

I like your style it makes your poetry unique and again catchy titel. PHENOM:T.S

Bert Lamrick

16 years 10 months ago

Thanks!

It's something I thoroughly enjoy doing. I am pleased that you like my work. ~Rick

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Rick

Ahhh feasting till you burst LOL I just did a poem on gluttony this reminded me of it fields of gula lol ... anothr great write Rick I loved this one .. love and hugz Jayne x x

Bert Lamrick

16 years 9 months ago

Thank you

again, for your support of my work. I do appreciate it, Jayne. Love, ~Rick

della_rose

16 years 9 months ago

Your use of language depicts

Your use of language depicts a painting I look at much XD Great poem!

Bert Lamrick

16 years 9 months ago

It pleases me

that you liked it. Thank you.

Bonitaj

16 years 9 months ago

Awesome theme!

Given my allegiance to psychology - I have to tell you this is Text book stuff on "family therapy". Most of what we do is self-reflecting: 'Men do not understand how to see the invisible through the visible. They do not realize the arts they employ are reflections of their own natures." Hippocrates You have done a great job of bringing this to our collective consciousness through your terrific write! Well done! Bonita j

Bert Lamrick

16 years 9 months ago

I am a 'student'

of psychology myself. Self taught. Amazing, what we glean from carefully paying attention to our Selves. The world surrounding us begins to make more sense. I am most appreciative of your comments. Sincerely, ~Rick

Seren

16 years 9 months ago