There's No Such Thing As Something That Is Nothing

Even though I never will

Even though you always won't

Walk the ocean swim the hill

Take the chance, or maybe don't.

Even though you really can

Even though I seldom can't

Is there something I can have

that's nothing, that will play the part?

Even though I shouldn't have

Even though I almost did

Walk the ocean swim the hill

You can not fly while standing still.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This kind of writing makes me intensely jealous becuz it's so unique in terms of thought play! I can do pretty good word play, but it's far more impressive to do striking thought play like this. I swear a person could get lost in following the lead of each line, a springboard for further pondering. Your title reminds me of how some Bible-banging relatives of mine would say that all our childhood abuse was gone -- poof! -- just becuz Jesus took it away! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Coyote Poetry]

Great wisdom in your words. Take no chances, never see the sea dance and the eagle fly. Powerful and worthwhile words shared dear friend.
Coyote

[Ted Kniffen]

"You cannot fly while standing still"
No, you can't...got to get those legs moving and your arms out to catch the wind. You soar with this one, Elle...very unique...definitely memorable.

I like the twists very much.

A good write.

[Chris Shaw]

Your lines have a lovely lyrical quality to them. I like the poetic expression in your work. An enjoyable poem.

Chris

[danielle.]

Thank you Chris & I’m pleased that you enjoyed it x

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this feels like a song...i was putting music to it...you are so good with a turn of the phrase...
really like the variety in your writing, and the obvious talent...
look forward to reading more of your work, elle.
good stuff!

j.

[danielle.]

You’re too kind but I really appreciate your appreciation. Do you write music? I’d be happy to contribute any of my words as lyrics.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Oh my, no...no musical talent whatsoever, except singing along to songs...and remembering songs and artists who did them...always wish i could play guitar and be a singer/songwriter as i admire them so much....
so I just write...i have performed for many years with clarinetist Eric Mandat...we do Blues Poetry...it is fun....but he is the music part, i am the lyrics part.
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful I can’t wait to read more of your work

[danielle.]

Thank you!
Same here