Response

Shocked?
No. I was shocked in 2016.

Fearful?
Yes. But not enough to neglect the truth.

Angered?
Absolutely not. Anger comes after fear and before regret.

I am in mourning, and disappointed.

But less today than yesterday.

And much more driven than yesterday, too.

A poet cannot pretend to unhear
what cries out from the soul.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

Candlewitch

8 months ago

Dear Lavender,

as per usual, you have the right of it. Your sagacity is your shining jewel.

love, Cat xxx

Lavender

8 months ago

With this election, a monumental event has occurred, and so many of us are feeling a plethora of different responses. I am disappointed and heartbroken, but there has also been a surge of positive energy going forward. Much love to you!
Thank you for reading,
Lx

Rula

8 months ago

dear Lavender

This has a unique Lavender's style. I have to admit that it has gone over my thinking. Maybe a hint would help?

Rula

8 months ago

reading this again and again

I could read between the lines how could emotion gradually progress after some kind of grief or heavy shock till it's finally resolved.
The last closing lines deliver a noble message and a clear call that all poets should read and take action.
now I can say I enjoyed every word :)
Thank you for sharing dear.

Lavender

8 months ago

Hello, Rula,

We, in the U.S., had our General Election on Tuesday. Our country has been quite divided. Some feel elated with the outcome, while others are shocked, fearful, angry. My muse finds herself mourning and disappointed, and so expresses it in this writing.
Thank you for reading, My Friend,
Lx

Rula

8 months ago

Dear friend

Thanks for the clarification. I read this as a general response to a big event, though I should have got ot as 2016 was mentioned.
Disappointed you said? The coming few years I think hold much of more disappointment not only to the us, but also the Arab world, I have to say. I'm positive.