Listening

 

 

Down the middle,

the center of who we are,

is a line drawn

between

our hearts

 

unbroken,

in permanent ink,

signed and sealed

by prior decisions

 

promises made,

allow us to see each other

in the distance,

silhouettes on a shore,

visible but,

unable to touch

 

a written boundary,

fenced off emotions,

barb wire dreams, internal detours

redirect our movements

on stretched GPS coordinates

 

fear marks this crossing,

thoughts of what if, who pays,

who sits alone in pain

casting shadows in the path, on this line

black and wet, still sticky

 

Yet, I will cross that line,

regardless of peril, pointed fingers

leftover doubts, or fresh ink

if you call my name

 

and I stand here waiting…listening

 

 

 

Reviews

[s y e]

Oh Will, this is tremendous! I so loved this one, of my favourites from you for sure!

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Noodlebumble

[TL Boehm]

visible but unable to touch. waiting....listening. Hope goes on. A wonderful write.

[willweb]

Thank you Tammy for your kindess. I appreciate you.

[Hímayun kuræshýe]

'..... and I stand here waiting…listening'...... beautiful poem ... enjoyed it !

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Himayun. I am so sorry for my late response.

[yuki]

Like this alot how even thought there are imaginary boundaries in is we still go beyond that great job

[willweb]

Thank you so much Poppy. Sorry I am late in responding, I must have missed this somehow. It won't happen again. :)

[yuki]

Haha its ok and your welcome

[willweb]

Sorry about that Yuki...I guess even coming in late I meesed it up.

[David Scott]

I have never been very good with boundaries myself... Ha. Gets me into trouble at times, but I live authentic to the moment. There is a line in the anatomy of the heart, between the ventricles, and it carries the electrical currents to fire the muscle in the perfect rhythm. Without this boundary, there would be confusion and inefficient function of the pumping mechanism of the heart muscles. It is so with humans. We need a few boundaries so emotions and logic and dance in a functional balance of disconnected, cooperation.
I really enjoyed the poetry will.

[willweb]

Wow, thanks so much my friend. I really do appreciate your time and your kind words David. This was such a cool and informative review.

[Confuser]

Oh, I'm smiling, but I'm glad you said, if you call my name; my mind went to "stalker" HA - but then you end this so nicely. I thought is was beautiful and "When a Heart Breaks, it Don't Break Even." Love it - thanks.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Confuser. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one today. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Happy too that you figured out I am not a stalker. :)

[Confuser]

Yep. I have a wicked sense of humor. Maybe that will help me with writing. If you haven't read the lyric to Breakeven, think you would like it. I love music. I am new to writing and am the one Thrilled to read and meet new people. Look forward to reading more.

[willweb]

I am not familiar with "Breakeven".

[Confuser]

Oh, no, it has nothing to do with your poem other than the reference to the heart. I just heard it recently and don't even know if you like music or what type of genres. Loved this poem!

[Relic]

It takes a heart that cares to be able to cross the line willingly to another despite possible trepidation on ones part. To ignore doubt or any other despondency is a character trait that is most prized in any individual. Nicely done.

[willweb]

Thanks so much. Some lines are harder to cross than others, but if open arms are waiting on the other side, then it becomes so much easier. I am happy you liked this one.

[Corset]

This reminds me of those people who say they have done all they can if only the "you" had done something first, if you had done this I would have done that, knowing deep down inside if only "I" had done this you may have done that' but neither one did, and that kept you safe.

[willweb]

I suppose you are right. Doing would definitely show more than waiting. Thank you so much for reading today and leaving such insightful comments.

[Lyn Anderson]

Listening and waiting. Sometimes that is all we can do. A wonderful write.

[willweb]

But as Corsett stated above, maybe it is not all we can do. Thank you so much KLGoode.

[felioness]

The underlying sadness pulls the reader through the authors perspective and it is palpable.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Felioness for your nice omments today. I am thrilled you liked this one