Words On A Stroll?

Just the ruminations of an old man.

 

The words stayed with me
Throughout the long night.
What was their purpose?
Were they meant to incite?

Meant to stir life
In a tired old soul?
Or simply to poke,
To prod and cajole?

Or maybe just words,
Without hidden goal.
Just words on a walk,
On a leisurely stroll.

No matter the aim,
No matter intent,
The words permeate.
They gently torment.

I ponder on words
And meanings and such.
"Like a snowflake," she said,
"That melts at your touch."

Author's Note

You know how old guys can just ramble sometimes.

Reviews

[Jillian]

Of your works I have read thus far this is my favorite. Maybe just b/c it sounds like me. The imagery is so strong. I can see a person walking, pondering this conversation; its intent and meaning. Emotions flowing, so powerful and confusing one could burst with pain, love, sorrow, desire, confusion, helplessness. Great job, I hope as I sift through your entries to find more pieces like this one.

[Ferg]

words, always couched in deeper meaning to a true poets heart. you capture the wistfulness of reflection well in this piece.

[Kristina Moulaison]

This is pretty and thoughtful. I liked the repeating of "just words". To a writer words can never be just words. This poem is much more interesting for the information it does not contain, the words it leaves out.

[just is]

This is so wonderful, I love yoru last line, it was gentle. Like your style yo'r every creative.

[TL Boehm]

STOP IT! you made an angsty chick cry with this one. probably more than one but I am speaking specifically of this chick. The ending was unexpected and seriously - it put a lump in my throat. WOW. I agree with the room. You have a way with words.

[Seriana]

OMG Jerry!!! Ok, I giggled. This was cute. I thought, oh how fun, till I got to the last stanza, then I was like, AWWWWWWWWW!!!!

Rambling? Whatever. You have a way with words. :)

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

Jerry this is a lovely piece of poetry. It holds so much of you in it Maybe you should just take it at face value. perfect written and flows beautifully as always.
Debby

[Stephanie]

If so, it's an extremely awesome ramble! I don't know exactly what it means and I'll probably be reading it over and over, but I really love this. Knowing me, I'll find some meaning in it that wasn't even intended. Well, poetry's different for everyone right? That's the beauty of it! How funny, I'm going off on my own little ramble slash tangent. Okay, back on track. I love it, makes me think...... a lot! Haha :)

[Charles D. Moorer]

Nicely done. Sometimes we think words are just word, but they are never just words. they are the clothes we dress our ideas in.

[Emily B]

maybe they were just meant to show how elusive the human spirit can be
just when you think you've got a coy wraith cornered, poof, they vanish and re-form someplace else

but then you are welcome to take the words any way you wish. once a word has been received it is your own to do with as you see fit.