Puzzle

Spread upon the table

of all that is now,

sifting through rainbow memories

chopped into pieces

by reality,

I do not have the heart

to connect  the puzzle

into picture perfect

clarity.

Reviews

[KWP]

What clarity is needed is we are happily being in the now?

All that we have is in this moment ... And the next ... And the next ... And the next ... May as well just lie back and enjoy the offerings of 'this life' ... Puzzles hurt my head at times ☺️

[David Scott]

Now you sound like my 18 yr old son... ha. Thankfully, we have a mind capable of time travel... As sentient beings, we get to live in many moments at once. This is a topic I continue to explore. I agree, we can only act in the "now". It is the only place we have to express our being, but we can live were ever we choose. For better or for worse. Maybe...? A thought before coffee. :)

[KWP]

a mind capable of mind travel .... wow .... please send a scirpt for that ... can I get it at the chemist .... I have not mastered it as yet .... would like to though :D XX

[David Scott]

You are where and when your mind is stuck on being... In my experience. Maybe I am weird? Maybe it is not a maybe? ;)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Honesty can be a hard thing, especially if you know what you are gonna say is going to hurt a loved one. But as it is written "You got to be true to be kind"

[David Scott]

Hey Dale! Good to see you. I've never heard this saying... Must be from a song?
I'm not sure you have to figure it all out or face every fact of life. Oh yes, we must be "true" to ourselves and the relationships we commit to, but we can still choose to leave well enough alone... Or not. 😀
Thank you for reading and leaving such a great thought.

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I agree, it's better to just leave it be in most cases, or it will just drive you crazy. Awesome piece :)

[David Scott]

Ha... well, nobody every accused me of being sane... ;)
You are right I think.
Thank you for stopping by.

[Junction]

Some things are too painful. I, however, will go there. I don't know about "perfect picture" but I will
try to UNDERSTAND what happened then move on. Hopefully I can do that. Maybe heartache will make
you want to stop. Not me, I went ahead and tried to figure that out as well. I am glad I did now I understand what happened. Or, what I think happened. Either way I am happier knowing.
That is just me. I know people who want to bury the pain and do. I think it keeps trying to
communicate with you to reason it out. Just my thinking...

[David Scott]

You are wise to think along such a pattern. Some things will never make sense and will never be empowering to my life. So I move on. Still, there are moments when the mind pokes around at the pieces we have laying about. Clutter is best picked up and dealt with for sure, and some puzzles with never form any clarity no matter how long you "work" at them.
This was inspired by a friend who was thinking of a death in his life... There is a time to morn to be sure.

[Alisa Js]

😓 this one to me is filled with sadness...one that occurs when reality doesn't quite align with the dream once shared😰

[David Scott]

Life is sad at times... I will not live sitting at the table of regret however... A meal here from time to time will suffice. :)
Thank you for the review.

[Alisa Js]

I agree...as it is far better to walk in a spirit of love and forgiveness than to be bound to the past by chains of resentment and strife.

[-inactive now-]

Sometimes we don't have the heart to piece the bigger picture together because we know we will find it difficult accepting what we'll see

[David Scott]

Indeed Josia. Life is full of moments we will find confounding.

[andrew mitchell]

twas a perfect picture once but now over lies in pieces, the jigsaw of life's loves lies scattered.

[David Scott]

Was it perfect? IDK. Ha.
Thanks for the review.

[andrew mitchell]

only if the last piece fits!!! if one is missing!!! hmmh! Great poem!

[Willard Wells]

Clouded memories of the past. We remember, but oh so faint. Almost gives a headache to bring some of those old memories back. Nice work.

[David Scott]

Yes Will, it does... Thank you for reading and understanding.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

really like the analogy to the jigsaw puzzle...and when it comes to the heart, there are certain puzzles we would rather not solve...the picture might just hurt too much when it is put together.

all those jagged memories...pieces of past loves.

[David Scott]

You got it Jacob! Thank you for stopping in. It is always a pleasure to see your comments.

[Perkele.7885]

And what is that that the puzzle would reveal; what is lying among the scrambled puzzle pieces that your heart would just as well have remained scrambled?

[David Scott]

Now, that's gone from reading to meddling. Ha.
I think it is a mix of fears to be honest. Maybe I am alone in this.
The what if's of life. The true why's of the paths not taken...? The reality of the disappointments. Perceived losses either proven to truly be lost or not lost at all. etc...
I think I will just enjoy the colors and look out the window. Maybe something good will come on Netflix. ha.
Not a typical mood for me, but I was inspired by a fellow poets melancholy write.
If you ask, be forewarned I will attempt to answer honestly.
Thank you for the read and your comment.

[Perkele.7885]

You have honored me with in depth reviews in the past. I was returning the favor. Ha!

[David Scott]

I love it... That is how I roll. :)

[Perkele.7885]

Rolling, rolling, rolling; .......