Trace Evidence

TRACE EVIDENCE

caught and fearing ... we run and

claim innocence

desperate, narrow, brownstone crevasse

like a path that squeezes me tighter as i go

a vast vault of human kind

plastered with

slight    misted     and ghosty touching

we asign blame to others

nice try!

i lie to cover tracks of

guilty verdicts with

chamealian colors 

i change elusive

hues    

that just right marriage of

 green and greasy slick dark

to hide .... to allure and capture

old mossman greybeard

he has cyprus knees 

tenaciously they stand    they withstand 

with tendril beards of those still tall

inflated platitudes 

on the face of failing policy

the eraser at the end of my yellow pencil

is shiney and hard

I run it across my mistakes and

create dull smudges 

I wet the end    try again but

All I get is torn and 

wadded paper balls 

obliterate spit balls to flick and stick

i feel so sad .............and empty now

so sad and empty. 

flicking.  

1/21/2025

E.

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[KWP]

Hello Friend from a While Back - hope you are keeping well, so happy to read you here.

I have been thinking a lot lately about the humanness of us all. I have been thinking a lot lately about the continuum of life, it keeps going doesn't it, with us, then without us. I have been thinking about how we humans perceive life through what we crave, what we perceive, our conditioned minds leading to how we think and tick. It's easy to live in blame and guilt, but then whatever we project out is a mirror for ourselves. None of us perfect, and yet, we wallow in our imperfections so selfishly when the here and now and all that is was always here for the taking in endless clouds filled with perfect love.

I say stop, turn around and face all that brings your mind to unwise thought - examine it, discover where it has arisen from, perhaps then, we may finally set ourselves free.

E - you make me smile - always - stay you X

[Robert Trakofler]

overall my cortex is swirling with the idea that history and in particular politics is doomed to repeat itself as you so eloquently inferred in this poem. at least you made sport of your infernal spit balls my instinct is just direct crumpling wadding and chucking I don't even bother with the eraser anymore LOL You are brave I cant even bring myself to write about it my mind shuts down and I see nothing but white when I even try to think about the state of things these days:( brilliant writing old friend just brilliant

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you kind Sir! i'm particularly glad that you spied a bit of humor in this one... for me ... where politics and science leave off ... faith and trust go to my Lord and Savior ... ;) it keeps my keel cutting the waves .. love on ya dear friend ... here at the Cafe'
E.

[Troy Henson]

a vast vault of human kind
plastered with
slight misted and ghosty touching
we asign blame to others


oooft...this was deep for me. The mere fact the human is us (in some that is) take no responsibility for their own action.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Troy! it's true ... we expect it in 2 yr. olds and try to teach them, with love, ... that admitting our wrong going and/or doing need "fessing" up in order to heal .. not only us but the world around us ... so happy to have your visit
E.

[emmajoygreen]

Blame often covers up guilt.. just as cynical comments can. In other words, some lie or make believe their past because they can, sitting alone, playing the 'I 'm as innocent as you are not and otherwise. Take care

'I lie to cover guilty verdicts with
chamelion colours
i change elusive
hues.. '

The.. let the ink run along with me. Perhaps? Sad and empty, yes: flicking is easily displayedy, guilt is harder to hide.. take your pick.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for your review, Em! i appreciate all your reactions and thoughts :)
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

i lie to cover tracks of
guilty verdicts with
chamealian colors
i change elusive

hues


When the ego tells a story the ink is usually black on white but the tales are colorful. Did I get it?

[Einstein Noodle]

of course Ms. Pryde!!! of course ... we all know as creative writers ... what we see is what we get .. absolutely love your visit dear friend

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I not a fan of the "blame game" but I am a huge fan of personal responsibility and accountability. Blame never helps to resolve problems or issues and detracts from viable solutions and the implementation of them. I'd rather solve the problem than point fingers. But, that's just how I've always felt. Don't make accusations, make a difference. A great write from a wonderfully bright mind and a gifted pen. F.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you, Fabian ... your comments are true and generous .. i appreciate your visits and input always and for taking time to review this one .. glad you found something in it that spoke to you :)
E.

[Poetic Beauty]

The second stanza in this poem is profound. We often like to assign blame to others and lie about circumstances in order to deflect our own transgressions.

[Einstein Noodle]

we do ... it is a failing of character we contend with ... even the loftiest goals of the spirit are by far ... failed at .. we need a way .. don't we? ;) thanks so very much for your input ... especially helpful anything that stood out positive or constructively negative ..love and joy!
E.

[Poetic Beauty]

Many things in this poem stood out. The description are vividly done.

It has taken me years to understand that not everyone gives blunt honesty. For me it is refreshing when someone is blunt and honest. I’d rather the truth than someone to lie. Lying will piss me off way more than the truth

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .................... i think most would agree with you Poetic

[Poetic Beauty]

I’m not sure most are equipped to handle blunt honesty. Example when my now ex relapsed and I asked him point blank he lied. I was way more pissed at the fact he lied.

[Einstein Noodle]

:( ................... my Da use to tell me "Two things you don't ever want to do, son; to lie and steal .. if you do, no one will ever trust you" .. love my Da ... the ol' Irishman in heaven :)

[Poetic Beauty]

Sounds like your Da was a wise man. Most people like things sugar coated and softer. I would rather have blunt and raw honesty.

[Einstein Noodle]

ij think he was ... a quiet man ... huge heart he rarely showed ;)

[Pete]

love the opening. stark and honest. not easy to own up to our mistakes. begs for making things right although it is those mistakes that we hopefully learn from and do not repeat. we make due with what we've got and try to move on regardless. poignant ending. a melancholy write for sure. well done.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Pete! i appreciate the time you took to read and review .. special thanks for letting me know something that especially spoke to you .. yes! too easy to own up ... somebody has said something like the only mistake we make is not admitting it ... or something like that ;) making do and moving on is huge encouragement my friend .. and very reassuring to me .. love and peace
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

"chameleon colors".....that really struck me. How many people...especially on line....change with each keystroke. How can we believe? I remember wetting the eraser end of my #2 pencil thinking it would work better at erasing my mistakes, but alas, it only ripped the paper. Have to tell you, E, some of these lines made me think of a nightmare...or an escape room! "green and greasy dark" OH MY! If that is not straight out of a ghost story, nothing is! Your poetry is always deep, E...multi-layered. I liked unraveling this one! Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

welocme back Ms. Lydi! i, as always, am so appreciative of your reviews ... thank you for pointing out the things that stood out for you and for taking time to unraveling a few layers ...things that are important to me .. love and peace!
E.

[Neville]

I think you are a genius Gene and although I know you will disagree or even argue .. just be sure I will always think thus .. and not only that, I shall erase any evidence that suggests otherwise .. well either that or you are a prophet .. Bet ya didn't see that one coming now did ya brother .. a superb bit o poetry if you don't mind or object to me saying so .. Just wish I had got to them bloomin words first .. Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

i'll leave the genius to others ... (for now) ;) i'm feeling a bit elated you enjoyed this one Sir Nev. .. much respect for you always .. thankyou
E.

[Neville]

See, I told ya so didn’t I, still my absolute pleasure my friend .. Neville