In Quitting

Brief yet complex, hopefully these poems speak for themselves

In quitting,

            One lays one’s power down

            To weakness

The power exists

But the weak

            Have lost recognition

Author's Note

Page 7- From my first book CANTUS (2010). My other two books are Syzygy (2020) and Dose (2016)

Reviews

[Susan 🦋]

So this caught my eye… probably because it could be debated. Perhaps one could simply get frustrated and quit, not willing to try or recognize their own strength to overcome. But maybe their are times when quitting is the best thing for the soul… hmmmm 😊 Nice write full of questions!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Susan! Precisely. This is the fulcrum, the indecisive middle between that time. Before the label of champ or quitter or stubborn or wise

[Mirror]

I totally agree with Susan, here. She gat it! Round table questions! These words here should make top debated review in its innocence. Good writes hides in unexpected penmanship!


@B, champ or quitter, stubborn or wise....a fine line in between. Perhaps a thin line. One tend to tilt the balance according to the situation. How do you know!

This piece intrigues me!

[Einstein Noodle]

i agree with Susan .. it can be debated on a number of points of view ... something may not be meant to be .. or in human weakness is when we are apt to cry out for help .. allowing for God's strength and direction to play a larger role in our lives .. that being said .. the weakness you are speaking of is profound and speaks to a certain kind of cowardly giving up when we are supposed to dig deep and "stand" ... i especially like the closing .. it is what inspires me to contemplate your poem ...
E.

[Eternity]

Well, it's kinda like, "What can be, unburdened by what has been" . That one by Kamala Harris will make you think. (:

[Brad Dehler]

Hilarious, now there i was... thinking no one would ever quote her. Dont forget to use the staged gestures lol

[Eternity]

Yeah...awesome (:

[Mirror]

Really speak for themselves....these words. It reminds me of when we sat in a circle and review a line in Shakespearean. Modern poem suppose to speak for itself, yes? But this one....

B, I stared! I zoom in! I stared!

Powerful words that also teaches one deep moral. Words everyone need to know. However, I caught sight of your description and note(It was the title that draw me to it).

Now I want to read CANTUS. See you there!

[Brad Dehler]

THANK YOU!!! I cant wait to hear what you think of Cantus. Your kind and thoughtful words inspire me!!!

[Eternity]

This requires a bit of thought again and again. It's very true but it causes the reader to think. Apply. Think again. Apply again. Yeah, I'll bookmark this one. And check out your books. I'm more of a reader than writer. Thanks, dude.

[Mirror]

Yes ma'am! It steams up the writer and reviewer, learn and unlearn, and relearn

[Rosemarie]

Very true. I love this poem. This reminds me that only losers quit.

[Brad Dehler]

Absolutely. Winners lose and win. Keep up the good fight!

[Eternity]

Actually, some losers quit before they lose "everything".

[Brad Dehler]

That is true. Cut off the loss. Difficult thing to discern many a time

[Thad]

Short and succinct
and so true. 👍
The weak don't
don't realize what
their capable to do. 🤔
Awesome read thank you!
Best regards Thad

[Brad Dehler]

I am so glad you like it Thad! Have a great day

[Thad]

You too my friend!! 👍

[Masked writer]

Dam to true to the world today...Thankyou for this

[Brad Dehler]

Lol well said. Thank you!

[Jenni Bailey]

Such power behind the words! Beautifully written

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you!!