Hope. Fear. Need... and details

that's how we know what we want

by what we hope

that's how we know what we don't

by what we fear

　

and in the in betweens. . .

lies the mundane things

of all our daily cuisines

in what keeps us alive

in all the things that we need

Author's Note

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

This one is interesting in that the main philosophical statement is that we know what we want by what we hope and know what we don't want by what we fear. Then there is a more vague category dedicated to all the "mundane" things of our lives. I would suggest that the mundane things can teach us about ourselves, too. For instance, the consumer goods we use can tell us how much we care about the environment. Choosing a safety razor over a plastic one may seem like a small thing, but when you consider the amount of plastic that is thrown away and how long it takes to biodegrade, it's easy to see how each of us can be a part of large problems.

[Dave]

The key, I believe is to strive for the things one hopes for. We all have fears, of something, but they can't be allowed to overcome our drive for the best we can be. If we were to give up then surely our lives are meaningless and we all want some meaning to our lives.

Take care - Dave

[Ana B.]

Beautiful contemplation. I had a Donnie Darko flashback reading and listening to the song.

[Shep]

How very true my friend. we all fear something. but that is what keeps us alive sometimes. great poem.

[Neville]

Short, sweet and more to the point, to the point... enjoyed too

[goldenscar__]

& so much glitter.........

[Davidgeo]

We'd all be vicious animals without the glitter. Thanks for stopping by my friend.

[goldenscar__]

You're welcome. I enjoy reading your poems.

[Davidgeo]

I'm flattered. If you wrote more poetry I'd review more of your work. (but the real reason... there's a couple "writers" here who I've pissed off to the point of them being poisonous to anyone I publicly appreciate and that's not fair to you or anyone else.)

[goldenscar__]

It's always a good thing to hear thoughts from readers. If not, I'm happy that people read my stuff anyway. (constructive criticism is never a bad idea.) Enjoy the rest of your day. =)

[Davidgeo]

I don't like that this site has turned toward the "social media" aspect. But it's become a fact. If your honest here to the wrong person you will become a scapegoat of one kind or another. I have clarify of course... I have been scapegoated for being a legitimate a*****e; unfortunately I deserve my reputation at the moment. But I'm trying to break that. Being bluntly honest is the only way I know how.

[Davidgeo]

… my cat broke my computer this morning if you're wondering about the excessive amounts of typos and omissions in that last comment

[Davidgeo]

And have a glorious day yourself sir. Thank you dearly for reading me.

[goldenscar__]

It's Ok. & I'm a ms. :)

[Davidgeo]

Ha... my apologies ma'am. I'm not sexist I just try and be asexual when I can; and because I'm inherently sexist I use the male as the default gender. You're allowed to kick me in the dick one time at medium power for that.

[goldenscar__]

hahaha noo noo it's Ok, really.

[Chris Shaw]

Hopes and fears, wants and needs and the inbetween. That's life for you. Whittled down to the bone. It sounds so simple doesn't it expressed like that? In reality we all know life to be very complex. I like this short poem.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

When I was in the military a long time ago there were two phrases I tried to live by (among others of course)... "attention to detail" and "teamwork's the key". In thought it's all pretty simple, in practice... it's all so much more complex. Sometimes what we fear is what we need, sometimes what we want is what will kill us. And in between everything is life far more complicated than we know until it happens.

[Gertrude Osei Tutu]

Great job 👍. How very philosophical. But sometimes we fear what we want though.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Like this David very good

[Davidgeo]

Thanks Julie. I've always wanted to rhyme the word 'cuisines' with something. Now my life is complete.