"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.

[Anthony (aka Mr.e)]

Such a graceful energy flows from your pen my friend. It was a pleasure reading another masterpiece from you...

[apennylate]

Thank you, Mr. E... Is an honor, and hopefully I can continue...

[Hebe]

You really have a unique way of expression which is very refreshing to read. A maze of pain and betrayal weaving it's way to the grand finale! Great write!

[apennylate]

You nailed it to the brittle bone, Hebe... A maze of pain and betrayal it is... Thanks so much...

[duff]

You're a chameleon bro. You have a style but things lately are evolving into something new and different. I like how you aren't afraid to change it up. Your opening says a lot.

"Intent I create craters in a maze of traitors"
Sick all day. I can't wait to get to Denver. It's going to be fun. Awesome stuff man.

[apennylate]

Hah, thank you, Duff... A chameleon, eh? Hmm, I like the sound of that, and no... I am NEVER afraid to change it up... Truthfully told... I have not even been writing with interest for even a full year... Had to have quite a few tragicly irreversible things happen to me... To unearth my caring for rhyming, that is... Have always loved books, they are more friend in most cases than humans... Hope to have some fun as well, friend...

[duff]

You're welcome bro. Fearless, I like that. Well, I'm sorry those types of things had to happen but I guess without them maybe we wouldn't be reading your writing which would be a shame. Books are great. I used to read a lot more than I do now. I think you just inspired me. Fun we shall have my friend:)

[apennylate]

That is very true... I doubt you would be reading a single word of my stuff, heh... I used to read more as well, not so much now, something I fervently wish changed...

[duff]

I read but it's not sitting down with a book. More so just random stuff here and there. I can't sit still for too long.

[Seeker]

A kaleidoscope of realities laced with rich imageries, rhyming. It is the layers of realities encountered in real life before applying esthetic filters to focus and reflect on one or two.

[apennylate]

Damn, a review that shames the articulation of the actual poem... Beautifully and truthfully said... Thank you, Seeker, for the wise words...

[Seeker]

My pleasure, Silente. Trust me, I take my learning seriously and in challenges posed by writings like yours, my learning and growth become one. I should be thanking you for doing that in fact.

[apennylate]

Then, my friend, I am glad to have been a catalyst of growth... I take everything rather seriously, perfection is always sought... Am glad to know others are of the same mind when it comes to such things... Always learning, always pushing... We will thank each other for the mutual balance... Thank you, hah

[Ethan]

Dude, this is incredible. I might suggest you structure the physical look of your poem in a different way, allowing you to signal pauses to the reader without using "dot-dot-dot." But other than that, amazing work.

[apennylate]

You know, Ethan, I had the same thought about the ellipses... Getting a bit tired of them in all my poems... If you have any ideas, feel free to shoot them at me... I always take editors as well, hah... Thanks very much, friend, is always a pleasure to hear from such a dedicated student of the word...

[Jessica Lima]

"cause you feel no pain when trading me in for grains..." I just love it cus I can relate so much. :) lovely as always.

[apennylate]

Yes... A relatable line of pain, that was... Thank you, Lima, a joy hearing from you

[emipoemi]

"laughing.....crying"?...... I'm crying with laughter at the frantic way this poem moves and the juicy rhymes that hit the right notes every bang-on! "Marmalade-aid" is golden! Well done!

[apennylate]

I appreciate it, Emi, and thank you... Hopefully crying with good laughter, the bad stuff requires aid...

[Sofia]

The flow is just magical..wonderfully penned...loved it..
"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... " Loved the rhythm in these lines...it's so awesome...really love all your poem..the words are so fascinating..keep writing such masterpieces :)

[apennylate]

You have the best eye for lines I have ever seen, Sofia...! Love the appreciation of my work, and thank you so much... Always a delight hearing from such an aspiring, talented young artist...

[Sofia]

Its always a pleasure reading your poems.. :)

[apennylate]

Likewise, Sofia...!

[Maria]

Wow, I applaud you. Truly, you are gifted, and have such a way with weaving words and phrases, that create vivid images to ones own mind. I was mesmerized from the beginning till the very end.
Thank you for sharing such inspiring piece.

[apennylate]

Thank you for showing such love, Maria... I appreciate it greatly, and take your kind words to heart... Thanks again...

[Maria]

You are most welcomed my friend. I love your writing and Duffs as well.

[Raven Moonchild]

(bows) Dude, I feel that I am not worthy to read your amazing work. Your poetry takes the mind on a colourful journey that leaves one spinning and wanting to read more. I hope one day my poetry becomes as mind boggling as your's. :D (throws horns) From one metalhead to another..........YOU RULE, DUDE!!!! :D (crowd scrams) SILENTE! SILENTE! SILENTE!

[Raven Moonchild]

The crowd is screaming, not scraming. (facepalm) Damn keyboard. lol

[apennylate]

(Bows)... I am not worthy to read your amazing appreciation... Thank you so much, Raven... You really put a smile on my face, and metal in my fingers, lol... That someday is most likely very soon, since you work hard and have talent...! Crowd screams, eh... Yessss......Muahahahaha

[Raven Moonchild]

Awwww, thanks, man. :D And thank you once again for sharing your amazing talent with us mere mortals. (throws horns)