"Understanding"

Laughing... Crying...

Was I ever anything other than a row boat of understanding...

Was the load a toad that couldn't carry the weight of our laughing...

Might as well be cashed-out and standing in the rain

cause you feel no pain when trading me in for gains...

I'm alone and in vain I seek growth with a cane and rope

hope my choke can be caught before it hits the moat...

Rote slop of gropes in the dark

where was I when the mark missed its lark...

I'm hearkened to flop...

So start to stab me every which-way...

I'm heading for memory lane and it's a lame avenue of grain-free

now free but am a seed for the thousands of leeches infecting peaches... 

Molesting creatures...

Electing reavers...

So quiver and see this

hear wit betrayed

leap of faith

marmalade-aid and sated breath today...

Baked blaze and graze...

Now red-in-the-face I take a taste of fae-waste

 that pale-place when aced of graceless lace I hasten traces of pages placed... 

Intent I create craters in a maze of traitors

that bladed saber hater...

I hate her,

and savor another suitor forever suited for her labors   

Later, Gator...

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

I love it. You write on deeper issues and subjects.
Understanding surely takes a leap of faith, a humble ego and empathy. Those who listen intently seek growth.
Those who seek truth, seek wisdom.
Those who seek resolutions are peace loving makers.
Your poetic boat keeps on rowing to great horizons.

[apennylate]

I wish I had a boat...
Thanks, Sami, I appreciate it very much.
I seek truth, but it seems to come parcel with A LOT of extra baggage.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! 2 carry ons allowed by the airlines. They welcome you and your baggage.

[Arundass TP]

Understanding is empathetic thinking. Nicely written poem

[apennylate]

Thank you.
I am not going to lie... Not a huge fan of my earlier works, which is everything posted on this site... I am truly appreciative of the time spent commenting.

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 😊

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Understanding usually requires accepted meaning or reference points that are easily communicated. There seems to be more attention here to rhyme than meaning and much of it seems contrived and meaningless without clearly communicating an expression that is not dedicated to the sound of the words. I have never been a fan of rhyme simply for rhyme's sake but believe poetry should express an elevation in communication of common or exceptional values. I had rather the message be clearly communicated without rhyme than with rhyme and without clarity or meaning. These are my thoughts and opinions on the piece but do not reflect the opinions or thoughts of the majority of reviewers here. It is clearly a matter of taste in art. But don't be discouraged. My artistic tastes revolt at that which many renowned critics consider masterpieces.

[apennylate]

Thanks so much! Sorry it has taken a minute to reply! Been away for a while. Thank you, as well... For the real criticism...You are not alone in thinking "understanding" needs defined lines of expressionism... Without clear-cut meaning... Who knows... However, I like to think I have come across a happy medium since my time of writing this... Between meaning and abstract...

[ROXANE DORSEY]

This is very nicely written. thanks for sharing.

[apennylate]

Mhm, thank you

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this
So unique so different
So inspiring

[apennylate]

glad to inspire, thanks

[Hari Om]

Very very amazing simple and conjectured

[apennylate]

Thank you, Hari

[several thousand]

Reminded me of Andronicus with Understanding, laughing and crying.
At the end of the day nobody understands perfectly as well as well do deep down.
Another great write from you.
Thanks for sharing

[apennylate]

Thank you, Poet face, I read the poem you mentioned... Was good stuff

[CAPOLAVORO]

I like how it started as smooth and soft and ended hard and dark. You talk about relationships in life and in people a good transcending way in a whole new spectrum of joy and darkness as well as hard upfront. Do continue to bridge a gap through your poetry.

Sincerely,
CAPOLAVORO

[apennylate]

Thank you, Cap! I shall try

[lightsong]

It seems that You understand all whom are around You but no one around You do the same for You, or at least pay attention to what You say or do, like they only take advantages from You without caring about what You want, it left You to be hurt and angry, feeling betrayed, and yes You hate betrayal.
Sometime You wish You can stop growing inside and keep Your being just "understanding", at some time You need to stop so others can catch up to You and You won't feel lonely again.
I hope I'm mistaken here, but this is what I got from Your words here.

Warmest Blessings*

[apennylate]

You have RIDICULOUSLY on-point insight, I swear... Your words mean much, again, and thank you so much, Light... I suppose we need to wait for others, sometimes... Growth does not happen at the same pace across all...

[lightsong]

I will try and use this ridiculously on-point insight into useful things the best I can :)