Ability Falls to Will

Pg 35; Cantus (book)

Ability falls to will

It matters not of the examination

            But of the heart-

            Examine it

I care

            But can’t obsess

I do

            But don’t excess

Got a little piece of Heaven

            But can’t explain

Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

Well, explaining everything would quickly kill any sense of wonder... And that's not good.... Unless you're unable to feel any emotion... Then it doesn't matter.

Sometimes, it seems the 'heart' knows better than an overthinking brain does...

Simplifying stuff is better.. Explaining is coming to the 'appropriate' labels for everything then unveiling the system by which they interact....... I forgot wherever this was going... All in all, an enjoyable read this one... All that coming from someone who's a dud when it comes to poetry. Ha!


As for the beginning... Yeah, ability and opportunity mean nothing if you're not willing to use them for whatever reason...

There's still more packed in ere, and that's why I like it.

By connecting certain ideas and experiences with a little word play, there's a lot of thoughts that will follow in a reader's mind....just keeps branching off further and further..

Gshhh... Sorry for the essay haha

[Brad Dehler]

I appreciate that it created volumes for you to say, hopefully others give it as much time and effort as you. So appreciated. Thank you for this. The branches keep going, I love that aspect of good poetry

[Dennis Wolf]

Yes, well... Literature is kind of like music... It matters not how skillfully you've created something if the audience is not willing to dive in...

I always jump into stuff, headfirst (not always good) but at least, this way I can appreciate whatever it is I'm reading... Or listening to. Cheers

[Brad Dehler]

CHEERS!!! I really appreciate you deciding to take that dive. I believe it is worth it, with the right literature that is

[Dennis Wolf]

.. Sure...

[Brad Dehler]

It is a great compliment as well for you to provide the "essay" about such a concise poem. THank you for your words and I am bound to re-read your thought provoking response...

[Dennis Wolf]

Just don't overthink it following similar patterns

[Brad Dehler]

Duly noted

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This is gorgeous, wonderful. Wow, it just flows and rhymes so nicely. It’s such an intriguing write. ‘I care, but can’t obsess. I do, but don’t excess.’
This my favorite line and it’s honestly very inspiring and makes me want to write, find ways I can evoke emotions such as you did. I really, really like this and I cannot wait to see more of your work. ‘Got a little piece of heaven, but I can’t explain.’ Just awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[Brad Dehler]

Vertigo Cat, thank you for such a raving review. I really appreciate that. That is everything, to have inspired you. Great compliment, I am thrilled by your comments. I will have to post some more :)

[Kim S.]

very intriguing, enjoyed this write

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Becks :)

[Kim S.]

not a problem

[Insatiable Writer]

I've fallen victim on occasion to when I learn of a new skill, or continue to develop a current one, I delve deeply until I become obsessed, or become overly excessive, and when that begins, it is as though while losing myself in the process, I also lose the heart for it, or lose the reason of why I began in the first place, and something like that can be quite dangerous to have. This piece really shows how obsession and excessiveness can become detrimental to what one truly enjoys, when it becomes a habit or a chore, instead of doing it out of passion or love for it. Wonderful piece and very eye-opening. Thank you for sharing!

[Brad Dehler]

Yes definitely! I can find my self obsessing over a range of topics. Kind of like Jack of all trades, master of none. Lol i am trying to focus on mastering some specific topics . And Yes, habit/chore feel to something that was a passion is a terrible predicament!

[Lisasview]

Okay Brad, I see that you friended me but I do wonder why because I do not see that you have read any of my work???
I am reading yours and I do find it rather interesting. I too have been writing since I was a child and only recently started posting...
Lisa, now in Spain

[Brad Dehler]

Hi Lisa, now in Spain :)
Thank you for declaring this poem rather interesting!
I responded to you on another post but felt the need to add to this comment since it is the Featured review. I did read and give reviews to a number of your works. Thank you for the feedback, hope all is well and hope to review more soon :)

[Lisasview]

Yes, Brad… it is a good habit to review everything you read…how else would other poets know what you are feeling… I do see you have revised several of mine and I believe I have thanked you for each one.
Lisa, busy in
Spain

[JE Falcon]

Hmm? I'm thinking that I like it!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you very much