WHO SAID THAT?

08 27 13

The nameless communicate
through a catalogue of shrugs

This shrug for a numb day
when the news is generic
and predictable

That shrug for a day of weight
when the shoulders are compelled
to compensate for a head
shot down like a hollow usurper
underneath a crown

There's another shrug for the lacking
of a signature to cling to

No adage in an autograph
to exonerate the sentence
of cerebral barrenness
with the notion of a name
on a napkin defining
a complete stranger's day

Even strangers have a name
A signature to cling to

Author's Note

They can't all be winners I guess...not that many people would notice.

Reviews

[s y e]

Life isn't easy, bud - and sadly even when we do good there is always bad around the corner. Just take a deep breath and try and de-stress. You're strong and can get by it. With Frieda and everyone here. You always write in such a unique way it always grabs my attention. Well done as always.

[kublakhan27]

You can say that again my friend. Yet I must write on...it's my equivalent of a deep breath I suppose, or hyperventilating, who knows? haha :P I derive my strength from you ladies...I honestly don't know what I'd do without your friendship and support. So glad you liked this one...thank you Noodlebop :)

[icelandicblue]

The shrugs are like those up and downs we are subjected to everyday. How long we hold each one relieves or cramps depending on how we feel in a particular moment. But we are who we are and we own it...hence the signature.

[kublakhan27]

I need to try and take that advice, try hard...thank you my friend.

[writing mojo]

I like how you use body mechanics to implicate the up stream drudge of undertows, when life bring you down.. great piece that never falls short of the shadow following close by...to see if anyone is looking

[kublakhan27]

Thank you mojo, I couldn't have put it any better myself. Your input is invaluable to me my friend.

[Mockingbird]

conveys despair and alienation. it also sounds cynical. i like the idea that there's really nothing behind a smile and that seeing through the facade is a curse. excellent poem.

[kublakhan27]

It is all those things that you've mentioned here...to say it was a cathartic write would be an understatement...so glad you enjoyed it, thank you Mockingbird.

[Dye]

This kind of reminds me of that song "Mr. Cellophane" from Moulin Rouge. Invisible.

"The nameless communicate
through a catalogue of shrugs"

Great starting lines. :)

[kublakhan27]

Oh yes, I remember that song now, and it certainly applies...thank you Dye :)

[Dye]

No problem :)

[Rosaria_V]

Love this and it's meaning behind the words, so deep and makes you think! Your great :)

[kublakhan27]

Thanks so much Rosie, that means a lot :)

[Rosaria_V]

my pleasure! :)

[KAOlmsted]

Oh, aye. That insouciance. I am shrouded in it. Do strangers really have names if we don't care to learn them? Top notch, Steven...as always.

[kublakhan27]

First of all, nice to see you again Kim, I've missed you :)

Regarding this piece, I was awfully depressed when I wrote it and I'm not even sure what my thought process was in the writing of it, it's kind of a blur now, but I'm glad you enjoyed it...thank you as always :)

[KAOlmsted]

I just read P's sonnet ;-) Meanwhile, nice to see you, too xoxo I'll try not to be such a stranger (with no name) *laugh* I did enjoy it...you are always a pleasure to peruse xoxo

[kublakhan27]

Ah yes, I have that taped to my fridge ;) Haha don't worry, I'd never forget your name bud...I'm just on my way to an appointment now, I'll talk to you more soon :) xoxo

[KAOlmsted]

xoxo

[KeelyJane]

I am not easy, but I'm worth it.
Signed,
Life


Very inspiring write my friend.

[kublakhan27]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you Keely :)

[Summer]

I don't think life will ever be easy but I guess that's what keeps us on our toes, yeah? This is really good, Kublakhan. I enjoyed it. Another great piece.

[kublakhan27]

Haha it does indeed...thank you Summer, I'm glad you're enjoying my stuff.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Even your non-winners are worth reading.

[kublakhan27]

Glad you liked it, thanks man.