Trimmed Roots

Experimental.

Here, where I stand
My toes do not grow roots
Nor do fingers branch out to fondle a stray cloud
Apocalyptic delays
But only a stone's throw away
Beyond that last mile my feet wished to tread
My mind sings in some weird claustrophobic notes
Would reach out, if I could
And cast in stone, these songs
That I sing and strive to forget
My only legacy to Gaia

Author's Note

So, what do you think?

Reviews

[Marina]

i agree with Poetic Beauty, your words formed a vivid image in my mind. this poem is really beautiful, it gives me the sense of misplacement and feeling lost. i hope i understood your words the right way. your writing makes me think, which i appreciate. thanks for sharing :)

[Enigma]

Yes, you understood them correctly. And any other interpretation (if possible) wouldn't necessarily be wrong either. I'm glad to know that you liked this. Thank you for the review. :)

[Melaniespace]

I love this. I have great imagery of you connecting with the earth and feel your desire to be ever changing. It’s a great write.

[Enigma]

Thank you so much!

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This is some powerful imagery. I felt so close to all that I need and the desperation
to have my needs met was overwhelming. I really admire how this poem is so personal
yet is delivered on such a grand scale in the end. Brilliant work.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

This is beautiful and surreal- it also shows the pervasiveness of nature in our every day lives.

[Wejustare]

This filled me with a sense of loneliness, not necessarily wanting a romantic entanglement, but a connection to something or someone. This is well written and, I think. A universal feeling.

[Enigma]

That kind of loneliness which doesn't necessarily desire a romantic entanglement, as you said, is shared by a lot of people, to the extent it might well actually be a universal feeling.

Thank you for the review. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

The imagery is really strong. I feel as if this in someone drowning and barely staying afloat.

[Enigma]

It was what I was trying to convey - the sense of standing on the brink and dealing with a kind of intense anticipation. Thank you for the review. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

you are welcome