Papering the craic

Old wounds can be ignored

do not seek to

walk before you can run

~ moreso ~

if you've run with champions

before 

scars will heal 

but Time is never repaid

muscle memory

stirs from slumber

as a belief in Self

 an eternal flame

~ make it so ~

and remember always

Magick is real

Author's Note

experi-mental

Reviews

[winter;lyra]

instructions not clear- tried to make child run before he could walk, child hates me now

alright alright, this is the kind of defying logik that i just love to consider, like, you know that feeling when you wanna put salt in your coffee just to try something new? no? alright but i like this one, not as much as the previous ones OH WAIT "EXPERI-MENTAL"! AH! you got me going again

[Lyn Anderson]

huh? Ok, I guess my brain is too logical. Nice form, not sure what this is about, so I won't pretend to understand. Which is lame when I see it in the feed, so I won't do the same.

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you for your words KL.
:)

[mercy party]

did you write this in the 20th century? i don't even know what i mean anymore. another good one from you though! your'e poem made me realize i'm losing steam and might not have the endurance i require.

[Tony Jordan]

Sorry to hear that M. P.

[AYVID N]

Wisdom works best when delivered wrapped in beautifully crafted and well thought out words. The flame burns brighter than ever...

[Tony Jordan]

Many thanks from this candle to DIVYA; a blazing beacon.
:)

[AYVID N]

wow...now I'm humbled :)

[apennylate]

Loved this! Holy... Wow, Muscle memory is hugely ingrained in the roots of success, both in spell casting, and learning to swing a sword :3 Haha, Majik is always my favorite subject, very much quite brilliant work.

[Tony Jordan]

Thanks Silente-E
I appreciate your review my friend.

[Papaya]

Those opening lines are so contrary to everything we've been taught. You need to walk before you can run. The poem is thought provoking and inspirational. But I keep going back to that line. It's like saying don't sit still, chase your dreams, find your success and when you have slow down and enjoy it. Sort of like life in that we work hard to build a solid foundation for our retirement. Just my thoughts.

[Tony Jordan]

And your thoughts are very welcome and spot on Ana.
That line is the crux of the poem. Build for the future and don't hang around. When you are knocked down get up quick - ignore the scars that are fresh - waiting for them to heal to a comfortable level takes too long.
Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate your visits.
:))

[Papaya]

Ok, I'm very happy I got it. :)
I always worry I might offend with my interpretations or just feel dumb if I'm way off. Good poem.

[Tony Jordan]

When they seem vague just say what you feel Ana. Even if it only makes sense in your head. If it conjures up moment or memory share it or lyrics or a song. Nohody will take offence. Especially seeing the ratio of views round here to reviews is crazy low.
People just wanna know if it stirred something in you.
Oh crap I'm preaching - sorry - It's just that you have the b*lls to admit every readers quandry just now and that's not easy to take, that talented writers feel they can't take the same creativity and aim it at reviewing and writing.
- go for it
:))

[Papaya]

That's all true. Thank you.

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you.
:)

[Lauren Sarah]

This is so true, our feelings due patterns in the mind are so malleable, we just need to find the magick to manipulate them in the right way.
Thanks for sharing this one Tony!

[Tony Jordan]

Ahh I love your vocabulary Lauren. Thanks for the wonderful review.
:)

[Manu]

Real strength lies in learning from experiences, as old wounds will be healed though time that has passed can never come back, so we should be patient as Self belief can do wonders.
Magic is within us as well as around us only if you have that eyes to see it and mind to appreciate it...
This is one write which is full of wisdom and makes the reader to think deep.
Very well written piece, Tony.
Keep up the good and insightful writing.
Thank you for sharing a meaningful write :-)

[Tony Jordan]

Magick requires a deep understanding and I think you have that Gorthi in spades.
Thank you very much for you continued encouragement my friend.
:))

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Muscle memory, stirs from slumber, as a belief in self...in my opinion, the three most important lines in this intuitive piece!

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you for your insightful thoughts Queenie. Your visit is deeply appreciated.
:)

[andrew mitchell]

Tony the poetic magician has performed some magick both in verse and wisdom. Love the flow Tony and now I know you studied with harry Potter!

[Tony Jordan]

Harry Potter stole my lunch-money - he didn't do it to my face but every time I went to pay for lunch I heard his wee squeaky voice - TonyJordan-Starve-us expelliamus
Love your wit muchacho !!
xD