HAPPY NEW YEAR? THE HORIZON

the horizon as we fear it

In my pen and paper universe

freedom prevails

inspiration intensifies my thoughts

I scribble until my brain exhausts

fantasies heighten my legacy

the moon still smiles

radiant sun bathes me in light

stars shimmer with lust

 

Yet in the New Year frozen clouds

tell a different story

my ink ceases to flow

paper dissolves into thin air

words congeal in timeless expanse

moods darken to an endless pit

the universe is oppressive and barren

thoughts distress over a lost society

we all look homologous

we are all possessed

our lips sealed with blue paint

Ivory black lies envelop us into fear

 

 

Author's Note

photograph is my painting: FROZEN TUNDRA

Reviews

[cheyenne s garcia]

I am sorry to say this, but I have never seen and or heard of reading like this before. Yes, I enjoyed it. But I want more. thank you so much for your writing. I hope this message finds you well. Peace.

[Betty Hermelee]

it means that I do not see the New Year as very happy one....wars, politics, division in society....hate, guns, death and more...
Warmly, B

[cheyenne s garcia]

I have also, had the strangest experience of a lifetime. Goodbye, Year Of The Dragon.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful dance of words dear Betty. Leading to a honest ending. A belated Happy new year. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

A great review John
Much appreciated…
Warmly
B

[Re-Pete]

wow, talk about a 360 degree change. a concerning turn. this is pretty cool, a new favorite of your's i think. love the wording and imagery. great accompanying pic. it all works for me ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete you’re too kind! But I love it! Thanks so much for your upbeat review!
Warmly, B

[John the Baptist]

This one had an almost bipolar effect. The first verse is full of creative energy, the universe is a place of inspiration and freedom, and then, suddenly, the scene changes. The ink ceases to flow, the words congeal, and it sounds like a full scale depressive episode is setting in. The last line is especially forbidding. What is it about the new year that has caused such a turnaround?

[Betty Hermelee]

Everything! The possibility of living under a dictator, the deficit, the wars which are spreading….etc…
The economy for many….new strains of Covid …. Thank you my friend for your perspective…..
Warmly, B.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Love the painting.
Your ink will never cease to flow...You are a writer...it is within you and always will be.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you J….. I like your perspective on this….very positive, but let’s not forget our future freedom is in doubt….
Warmly, B

[peter Charlesworth]

How did you know

THOUGHTS SWIM AROUND IN MY HEAD
ONE LAND ON THE PAPER
oH DEAr the caps lock was on

Ah well tomorroe is another day
preaps it will be better

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Peter, appreciated
Warmly
B.

[peter Charlesworth]

you are welome Betty

[emmajoygreen]

Brilliant, brilliant painting, Betty.. it talks to the viewer. Your words speak of course, perhaps capturing, perhaps examining the varying dark and light of time, of a journey that in many ways fights Man's occupation with and in the movement of life,

' the universe is oppressive and barren
thoughts distress over a lost society
we all look homologous
we are all possessed
our lips sealed with blue paint'

[Betty Hermelee]

You are so spot on Em! A beautiful review and thanks for the compliment on the painting!
Warmly
B.

[emmajoygreen]

You write with so many touches of mood - genre too. Perhaps it's because you offer choice. :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Many moods Em, like we all have right? It’s life and it’s tough sometimes, especially what going on here in America…. Many want out….of the country!
I understand why.
Warmly, B

[willweb]

Kind of a stark and barren feeling holds the second half of this chilly reminder that, just because the year is new, that does not mean fears of the old will subside...I think. : ) Love the poem and the painting. Very cool.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my dear friend, I fear the worst, but hope I’m wrong! Warmly B

[Dave Brown]

I read this morning that scientists, ya, them guys, have become aware of a great storehouse of methane moving beneath the Arctic ice, possibly due to emerge and add to the effects of global warming
Your impressive artistic image may be soon nothing but very cold water
Warmly B

[Betty Hermelee]

As if I didn't know!!! DA!!! thanks DAVIE for the review???? just kidding
Warmly, BESTB

[John Sullivan]

Absolutely lovely ode to to writing, writer's block, and unease and uncertainty. The world is a strange place these days...

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John, much appreciated
Warmly, B