My Thoughts

For my brother, Michael. May he rest in peace. 8/1/'79 - 9/8/'11

- The very thought on my mind, the heaviness in my heart. Never could I prepare, for the day that we would part. - You are my first thought and last thought, when I'm awake, when I'm asleep- the times in between, no power but to weep. - Alone at last, I can remove this false face. Freely I shed my tears, for without you here by my side, I'm not happy in this place. - I must prove myself strong or at least pretend to show it but only while filling this earthly existence, because I'll see you before you know it...

Reviews

[Hawkmoon]

wishing you 'the peace that surpasses ordinary understanding". I would rewrite to take out the word "happy" ... just the two words 'false face" are poetic. Perhaps change the phrase to "continue with strength". Good quote by Nietzsche. Have you ever read Tom Robbins

[Kate H]

Thank you so much for your reading, reviewing and suggestions on this piece. Constructive criticism(s) are always welcomed and appreciated in my corner. In regards to my quoting of Nietzsche, I happen to be a pretty avid fan/follower and I find myself quoting him more often than not - his insight into many things is quite interesting, to say the very least. Tom Robbins, I have actually read a little up on, while doing some mandatory reading in Philosophy class, my sophomore year in high school. To sum it all up, I'm a seeker and lover of philosophers and those who analyze things with common sense, alike.

[Hawkmoon]

yw... nietzsche is a poet. Have you read the poet Rumi also

[Kate H]

A poet indeed, among many other things. I have not read too many works by Rumi but do recall running across a few here and there, over time...a fair suitor to the title "poet." Wonderful works and a great writer, good suggestion. I find myself steering a lot towards the works of the infamous, Poe, as well as Neruda and Rimbaud...epic story tellers....