Entire Room Warmed

From the book "Syzygy" by Brad Dehler, 2020

I find solace in the cry room

Despite- I am not crying

Entire room warmed

By my presence

Faithfulness for the faithless

Goodness without witness

Reduction of God to bite size

Morsel enough 

(Save you)

Affliction avoided by infliction

(Bathe you)

Scar bestowed

Asleep, I was caught in the wake

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

This short poem speaks to me of safe places. Places where we can go and think what we want to think without the judgement of others. My safe place is in my mind. That’s where I have freedom. All to much these days I see freedom of expression being watered down or cancelled altogether. This is probably not what you intended with this poem but it is where I drifted. Thanks for the friend request.

On second reading, I think of my garden. That place is where I find peace.

Chris

[Brad Dehler]

Yes, very important- our places of peace, Chris. I love where you have gone with this. I started some trail and you escorted me to a side trail with a cool breeze and sweet fruit....

[Writergurl]

This is one powerful read here, nicely thought out and written.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you very much!

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. Vulnerable and real.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you sir!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I am in awe of your ability to master a nuance with such delicacy that the reader must for a moment become blind and feel their way through your words. It's always such a pleasure to read your work. I really must return more often.

[Brad Dehler]

Again, I am humbled by your accolades. I really really appreciate that. Thank you for saying that. I would love to hear more of your feedback with more poetry of mine. Prost!

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Dear, Brad Dehler, great poem, I find my own seclusion in my room.
From move to move, it is my haven.
So, I relate to this poem,
I paint, write, do music, and act in my room
my envisions are dark, so this hits the jam, great write!
-----Maynard

[Brad Dehler]

Really like your compliments Maynard. Means a lot to me and i love to think that it inspired you

[1809 Black Plague December]

I love it. I love dark poems. It gives me melancholy, I think many thoughts, thank you for dark and the world you present, I indulge every single note. ---MJK

[Lorry]

We all seek solace in what we know and are used to, whether it be a hut or a Palace.
The best of goodness is usually done without witness, where no praise or thanks is needed.
That is the line that stuck out for me, like it was written in bold.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Lorry. I really appreciate your take on this. Really appreciate your description. You are inspirational

[Arundass TP]

Nicely written. Enjoyed reading 🙂

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Interesting write good 👍 very good
Very deep ! I’ll probably never understand your poem properly but here’s my thought that came personally to me after I read it
The crying room ! oh how I’d wished I’d had one in my early twenties. Just for me alone to bury guilt and remember her
Had to keep going keep being strong forging on after family tragedy had struck

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for your interesting take on this. I encourage all angles of perception, so no- you are not wrong though it may vary from my initial inspiration. Thank you!

[Troy Henson]

Nicely written and a thought provoking piece. Thank you for sharing.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Troy, much appreciated

[moog-drika]

It shows that tears don't define the depth of emotions.
Even this poetry can be a solace. Having a cry room is like a sanctuary and it's more comforting when all the goodness thrives.
Well-penned.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much. Cheers!

[Soniya Sarkar]

Masterpiece hope to see more of your creations!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much. You humble me. Much much appreciated!

[Soniya Sarkar]

Welcome, keep writing!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for the encouragement!