Like sand through my fingers

Meaning shifts like sand

effervescent 

lithesome 

interpretation

like bubbles floats

and drifts away

elusive

Reviews

[Nelyn Salvaleon]

I agree meaning is constant as change, it's up to the one who interprets, and we all have different views, however some have the same interpretation that's why there are people who agree while others disagree..and to this point, I totally agree with you..so thank you for sharing 💕

[Helen]

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I enjoy reading others poetry, but sometimes I think I know what it means but am way off the mark! I like your comment .. meaning is constant as change. Change is certainly one thing we can be sure of 😊

[Kerra]

interpretations is what other's count on I believe, I enjoyed this write,
intrigues the mind.

[barleygirl]

The words you've chosen to represent this idea have an effervescent quality -- lithesome, bubbles, elusive. The sound similar to the meaning. I first heard the Bonnie Raitt song "I can't make you love me" -- I interpreted it as being about not being able to make another person (a particular person at that point in my life) love me. But as the years went by, still always loving this song, I interpreted it different ways. Many times, as you can probably guess, it would've been some version of not being able to make myself love myself. Your poem demonstrates that fizzy quality of trying to capture love, or self-esteem, or joy, or whatever (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[emmajoy]

Even if directed how to interpret language whether vocal or written.. our emotions will work for or against directions. Even a robot can fracture a fixture, Is how it is.

Your finely laid and short poem says so much more than I, a blathere, ever could, Helen. And thereby hides our difference.. A fine piece of inspiration by you.. one to savour and should. Will.

[AJNJ]

Yes, interpretations can be so slippery and elusive. You said that perfectly!

[Helen]

Thank you fro this review. They are certainly often elusive to me. Sometimes I love a poem and want to comment, but haven't a clue what it actually means!

[Helen]

spelling can be elusive too ( :

[Pete]

well said. so true. it changes. this is why i can never seem to corner the truth. just when i think i know it, it changes. great write. i love it ... :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poetry dear Helen. You made the words dance to perfect ending. I had to read again. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Relic]

In my time here, I'm often surprised that my interpretation of something I wrote is dramatically different from what others think. I think this is fine, but it's funny how fast the idea you came up with can slip away.

I can see this in relationships as well. One's meaning can elude another's in record time. It happens.

Nice poem, Helen.

[Helen]

I sometimes have a very clear idea of what I think a poem is about, only to find I have completely missed the point. Yes, in relationships too - misunderstanding because I have perhaps only seen it from my point of view. Thank you for the review Relic. I like your profile pic btw ( :

[Relic]

You're welcome, and thanks. :)

[light and ashes]

Cool write, I enjoyed reading it.

[Helen]

Thank you light and ashes

[light and ashes]

You're welcome :)