RESPECT THE SPECTRUM

RESPECT THE SPECTRUM

A Poem by kublakhan27
"

11 04 13

"
As soon as I lie
on that couch
my eyes are prone to
the gouge of
an imposter rainbow
and its trick-icon
offspring
I would rather circumvent
the tangible side of time
by lauding a known imposter
than by martyring my ears
to the sleepwalking kraken
of real-time silence
I'm a fool
It will be the same 
forever
Seven times over
those same colours
siphon a soul from
somewhere
and seven times over
a conscience of
somebody else
pokes holes in my own
I have given them
dwarfish nicknames
Angry
Incomparable
Gutless
Optimistic
Sad
Organic
Passionate
Having a nickname
means you've commanded
conscious acknowledgement
and got away with it
If you manipulate 
cleverly enough
it will flourish to respect
Nicknames or not
they have my respect
Is that not enough?

© 2013 kublakhan27


Author's Note

kublakhan27

My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register




Featured Review

Beautiful and strong images here dear brother, your poetry itself is the spectrum, I love the title of your poem, also. (Strong).

You contradiction in your second stanza says a lot, it gives me the idea, you're not happy in the chosen moment ... perhaps consciously, perhaps unconsciously ... (sleepwalking).

You imagine yourself slowly deeper into your imagination and dream world,

I find the irony and awareness somehow very wonderful as you paint it here.
You give us a glimpse into your thought process. (very interesting).

I am curious about those nicknames though ;) ...
Wonderfully done! ((HUGS))

- Elisa

Posted 11 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

11 Years Ago

It wouldn't be healthy dear, if we would only smile, :) I'm happy you are like you are. I totally un.. read more
kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

You do understand me sis, more than either of our words can say. Your support keeps me going in my .. read more

11 Years Ago

As your words do me, love... take good care of yourself Bro... in my thoughts, through all times x



Reviews

Steveroo, there is so much power in your words. I honestly loved this one.

"Having a nickname
means you've commanded
conscious acknowledgement
and got away with it
If you manipulate
cleverly enough
it will flourish to respect"

-- I did love this stanza, says so much. Your best yet, bud. :-)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

Wow...I know how that wow felt now when I told you how much I liked your last one ;P Well, it's as d.. read more
I would rather circumvent
the tangible side of time
by lauding a known imposter
than by martyring my ears
to the sleepwalking kraken
of real-time silence

I'm a fool
It will be the same
forever

There is so much power in your words. You truly are a brilliant writer and your talent shines here!

:) Julie

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much my friend...I cannot articulate how much your kind words mean :)
Beautiful and strong images here dear brother, your poetry itself is the spectrum, I love the title of your poem, also. (Strong).

You contradiction in your second stanza says a lot, it gives me the idea, you're not happy in the chosen moment ... perhaps consciously, perhaps unconsciously ... (sleepwalking).

You imagine yourself slowly deeper into your imagination and dream world,

I find the irony and awareness somehow very wonderful as you paint it here.
You give us a glimpse into your thought process. (very interesting).

I am curious about those nicknames though ;) ...
Wonderfully done! ((HUGS))

- Elisa

Posted 11 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

11 Years Ago

It wouldn't be healthy dear, if we would only smile, :) I'm happy you are like you are. I totally un.. read more
kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

You do understand me sis, more than either of our words can say. Your support keeps me going in my .. read more

11 Years Ago

As your words do me, love... take good care of yourself Bro... in my thoughts, through all times x
Colors seperated or blended, straight lines or curved, in order or random, they come at us from every angle, every day and they all represent us and the shades we drawl on our thinking and mindset. To give them nicknames, in my mind, (a term of endearment) means the we have accepted these colors for what they are, tints of our lives, window dressings we've found lingering about our hearts and steam induced treasures that power or might. This is deep Steve and vibrant, even if it is written in black on white.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

I could not have summed it up any more succinctly my friend. Thank you as always for the support.
"Seven times over

those same colours

siphon a soul from

somewhere

and seven times over

a conscience of

somebody else

pokes holes in my own"~ It only hinders your positive aura if you feed into the darkest colours of the spectrum...Giving them a nickname can help pinpoint their identity and find the weakness, for which you can combat the manipulation....that's when the "respect" takes place.

Intriguing write, my dear... as always, Well penned!~xoxo~

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

Wow, you have truly opened my eyes with your thoughts here my dear; I'm not sure I've looked at the .. read more
Robbie~xoxo~

11 Years Ago

I often feel the same... there are multiple sides of our spectrum... (depending on which colours you.. read more
This is a hell of a pondering, K. These "dwarves" are a part of you, and you are wise to cautiously acknowledge each one. The beginnings of respect, yes - but I am reminded of the story in Genesis, when Adam names the animals... you have dominion over that which you name - there is power in the naming. I am constantly impressed with your ability to hold up such an honest mirror, and share what you see.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

The older I get, and the more that I write, the more necessary it feels to me to hold that mirror up.. read more
We are multilayered and multifaceted and so very complex. We truly encompass the spectrum. We cannot excise those less desirable gremlins but we do work hard on keeping them caged. Escape at times they do and we must deal with them the best we can and cage them once again. I am so enthralled by this stanza:

I would rather circumvent
the tangible side of time
by lauding a known imposter
than by martyring my ears
to the sleepwalking kraken
of real-time silence

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

Well said my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed it; thank you for reading and relating.
Feeding those little devils on a regular basis only makes them stronger. I would nurture Optimistic, Organic and Passionate. Those three could push the others to the end of the line, Steve. Make it so they always trail behind. You know, I have been skirting this one for hours now. I have yet to give names to my own. If truth be told this one has my gut in knots! I best acknowledge the little effers and get em in line. Angi~

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

The funny thing about this piece is that I never hit upon the nickname analogy till after I wrote th.. read more
Having a nickname
means you've commanded
conscious acknowledgement
and got away with it

Fantastic, as always! Your work never ceases to amaze me:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much for the support Rebecca, it means more than you know :)
Rebecca Buller

11 Years Ago

You're welcome! Always a pleasure:)
I would rather circumvent
the tangible side of time
by lauding a known imposter
than by martyring my ears
to the sleepwalking kraken
of real-time silence

awesome awesome write.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you Anand.

Share This
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Request Read Request
Add to Library My Library
Subscribe Subscribe


Stats

883 Views
23 Reviews
Rating
Shelved in 3 Libraries
Added on November 5, 2013
Last Updated on November 5, 2013
Tags: bipolar, couch, eyes, imposter, trick, time, martyr, silence, fool, spectrum, acknowledgement, respect

Author

kublakhan27
kublakhan27

Nova Scotia, Canada



About
My first book is out! Any comments that anyone may have to offer regarding my work would be deeply appreciated, as I'm yet to get a review. www.amazon.com/Waltz-Around-Swirls-Steven-Fortune/dp.. more..

Writing

Related Writing

People who liked this story also liked..