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!

[Betta Yetta]

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

[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!!!

[Betta Yetta]

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!

[Betta Yetta]

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!!

[Richard🖌]

Happy 2023, Brad!
I so enjoy work from a writer keen minded enough to create a thought-provoking piece, and you've done so quite articulately, with a unique presentation and conciseness.

"Quitters never win!" But, there often come sensible times to realize one's own limitations.

If one is acting like an idiot, seems it would always the right time to quit.
If one is being destructive, bullying, unkind, unproductive, etc; etc; etc; there's seldom ever good reason to persist.
Positive reasons to quit could be almost indefinite, with equally as many valid reasons and circumstances to never give-up.

As for "recognition," in the end, each of us must choose the ways we're willing to be considered by others and oneself.

Brad, you pose sensibility in a most enticing manner that, obviously, stirred my olde gray matter … thank you for the share.
KUDOS! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for the response to the poem Richard! I have read it several times. I appreciate it so much. I want to return to this with more thoughts. Right now i am reveling in your words. Thank you x100

[Richard🖌]

Obviously, Brad,
You pushed one of my more loquacious buttons. : )

It was my distinct pleasure, Syr Poet.

[Brad Dehler]

I am eternally grateful. I appreciate so much your care, concern and insights in the matter. And it is a great compliment i hold dear.