Because It Felt Right at The Time

Because It Felt Right at The Time

 

Long after the poet had passed, I took his book,

the one that he wrote

and an old bible, I no longer required, which was

far too big and heavy ..

To a church, I never once attended, but always

intended to, one day, perhaps ..

Hey, who am I kidding, but that’s where I left both

of those tombs, on a pew

at the front, near the altar and all of its associated

religious paraphernalia ..

And I swear, to this day, I don’t have a clue why

I did that, but I did though ..

    

 And for a while at least, I’m sure, I felt better for it ..

 

 

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

this is a very interesting narrative that raises a lot of questions. indeed, we know very little about why we do all the things we do, but there are always psychological and symbolic processes behind our actions. this late poet's work belonged in a place of worship. or at least the persona thought so. the rhythms of every line was also very fluid and made for ease of reading -- transporting us inside the mind of the narrator. a very well written and intriguing work.

[Neville]

Thank you so much for your very kind comments Ern .. so very much appreciated .. Neville

[Dylan Macadham]

Thanks for sharing this one, Neville,
... to me It feels right enough to try :)

[Neville]

feel free, there's nothing quite like it and it costs nowt .. thanks for checking in and checking out my little scribble .. Neville

[John the Baptist]

I think the title explains everything. He must have been an impressive person.

[Neville]

Thank you for calling. I believe he was near perfect.

[Beren]

Sometimes being dishonest with yourself, fooling yourself, is the best thing you can do to yourself. I don't know if it applies in this case. I guess it just seemed right at the time.

[Neville]

it did .. thank you berenongur .. still not sure why tho' .. Neville

[Beren]

Don't be too hard on yourself, there was a reason. You may not remember it now, but there was a reason. I don't know if that reason justifies what you did, but at the time, you did the best you knew.

[emmajoygreen]

Sometimes we do things because we feel they're in the wrong place and need be where they should
Rather like thoughts and feelings laid in a dusty place in the past but.. moved instead into a bigger and worthier light.

They/it could be laid in the All About, shared by passers by - any and all. Bless you for sharing, Neville.

[D. Mansfield]

Very interesting tale, with an ending thatleaves us wanting

[Neville]

many thanks for stopping by my friend .. muchly appreciated .. hope you and your gang have a FAB xmas .. Neville

[Lorry]

How many times do we do something that leaves us with only "because it felt right at the time" as an explanation?
Maybe it's easier than to think that it was where you felt it was meant to be and it was only the beginning of the journey that would eventually find a home for the poets words.
No rhyme, no reason. Just a compulsion that led you to where it led you, a bit like the compulsion that I now have to end here, with words I am going to sing out at everyone I pass today.... 🎶 five go-old rings! 🎶

[Neville]

Cheers Loz,
just be sure you are squatting on a firm surface & keep both feet planted firmly on the ground .. avoid hyperventilating keep the door locked & windows open .. 🐧..🐧❤️👍xx

[ETERNITY]

Ern is correct in my view! I think that God definitely leads us and unless we are just pure evil, we are fulfilling His purpose.

[Neville]

thank you for checking in and checking out my little scribble .. I'll pass the message on to Ern when I get the chance .. Neville

[ETERNITY]

xox Eternity

[Neville]

ditto ... Neville 😎💛👍

[Cherrie]

Paying it forward for another to find

[Neville]

that was kinda what I first thought .. cheers Cherrie

[Patricia Wedel]

Dear Neville,,, sometime we have to leave things on a Pew, although we shared moments of Harmony... I still believe in the Holy Spirit; however, I believe in Nature also... the Birds and Deer that are free to Fly and Roam. softly, Pat

[Neville]

Many thanks Pat & wishing you and your gang all the very best @ Christmas & for the New Year .. Neville