Between...

Between …

 

between a  beginning and an end

there lies a story

between sense and nonsense

there lies the truth

between infatuation and passion

there lies love

between a mother and a baby

there lies a lullaby

between action and inaction

there lies intent

between silence and a word

there lies a whisper

between a poet and a poem

there lies a dream

between cradle and grave

there lies a life

between life and death

there lies a breath

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

So many great statements written in the poetry.
"between life and death
there lies a breath"
A poet create. Sometime happy ending and sometimes, not. I do like the above lines. Thank you Alan for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[alanwgraham]

Thanks for your kind words. Between just words
and stories there is inspiration.
All the best.
Alan

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Alan.

[Chris]

A "world" of absolutes... and we "lie" in between... so many "lies" in between all the truths.

[alanwgraham]

Thanks Chris - yes, you are right - so many lies although not all intended!
regards,
Alan

[Hi]

I like it; simple, but strong. The connection in the last four lines served well to conclude the piece. Thanks.

[alanwgraham]

Thanks, Matt. I'm not too good at the great imagery that so many of the writers here use but this one came once I had the structure in place.
Regards,
Alan

[Great Aunt Astri]

Cleverly structured poem and wonderful 'implied' metaphors, makes a very good read! Thank you, Alan, for sharing.

[alanwgraham]

Thanks for looking at this 'astri'.
I'm pleased that you got something from it.
Regards,
Alan

[barleygirl]

This is a great job of defining "life"! Each one of your well-chosen spectrums is perfectly worded. Your wording isn't full of imagery so much, but it's very thought-provoking. My favorite is: poet & poem . . . but each one is a startling life observation. Everything in life is a spectrum in my opinion! Great job!

[alanwgraham]

Thanks for your constructive review - sorry pressed the wrong button! I do find the use of metaphor in poetry tough but I haven't tried too hard. The experts make it look easy but I'm sure it's not. It's probably why I've focussed on short stories. My creative well has run dry recently following a bad experience in south Africa when I lost the plot and ended up in locked ward in hospital -now that would make a story! Life can be interesting.
I have seen you have been very busy - well done..
Thanks again,
Regards,
Alan

[Norman 223]

And between a writer and a reader there can lie understanding.
You have encompassed this beautifully, Alan.
Norman

[alanwgraham]

Apologies Norman - somehow I missed your kind review. I think your own suggestion is excellent.
read moreApologies Norman - somehow I missed your kind review. I think your own suggestion is excellent.
Regards, Alan

[Shabeeh Haider]

Very beautifully described. Nothing is absolute.
There is always something between the lines.....

[alanwgraham]

Thanks for reading this Shabeeh. If you have a look at my work you'll see that I don't have many poems links this one. Most of my writing has been short stories and also free verse. Thanks again.
Regards,
Alan

[Isabella Ivy]

Oh... hmmm. Yes :) Simply profound and yet profoundly simple. I like this. Thanks for the read! I.I.

[Armistead Lindsey]

Very nice poem, I pose one question:
Between a poem and a poet,
What lies there?

[alanwgraham]

Thanks AL. What a difficult question! Lots of answers but how about -
between a poet and a poem lies a dream
I'll add to the poem - thanks!
All the best,
Alan

[Glen Weimann]

Alan, I like this. I like the repeated use of between and the strength of each of the coupled words and the 'between-point' of each. I also like the slight sense of progression that each image seems to flow semi-chronologically. Nice work! Nigel

[alanwgraham]

Thanks Nigel, Once I had the structure of this the words came fairly easily.
Regards,
Alan

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Beautifully contemplative and thought provoking truths set to pen and page by one who is, not only a fine writer of stories but, truly a Poet in his own right ... Lovely logic that is indisputable in its imagery and message ... Kudos!

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn

[alanwgraham]

Thanks, I don't manage to write poetry too often but sometimes I get a line or a phrase and then it seems to write itself.
Regards,
Alan

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn's Dark Tales & More Store]

Well, I do not consider myself a Poet, per say, but I do write poetry as a means of getting some of my thoughts and emotions out to page ... This piece of yours is exceptional in my humble view ... It is not the quantity but the quality that makes all the difference in the world of Between ...

It's an honor1

Marv