Thoughts

Thinking out loud Free Verse Poetry

      Thoughts ....

    Mystery of thought;

    the thought ... 

    but a mystery.

    Never to be truly 

    captured in words.

    For words often lose 

    true meaning

    of the thought ...

    Words glide lightly 

    over the surface

    of the thought ...

    The thought ...

    held captive within us;

    for a mere instant then, evaporates,

    as quickly as it appeared.

    Now - but a mystery 

    that escapes us ...

    As one thought;

    steps quickly ~ over another;

    overlapping, so cleverly.

    Thought upon thought ...

    leaving no void.

    Even as we sleep, 

    our thoughts have a

    light of their own ...

    dancing about, leaving 

    us with dreams 

    and, a mystery ...

           ~~~

                          

Author's Note

If you happen to pass by and read my poem I would really appreciate a review.
I always review everything I read.

Reviews

[lightsong]

Love this one dear Lisa, specially the first verse, it's cleverly written. your whole poem paints what a thought is, how it's clear sometime, confused at the others, sometimes we are able to describe it, other times we can not. Brain is as the heart, powerful with no limits. our thoughts are the products and fruits of it.

[Lisasview]

Wow… seems you are going through my poems… how nice of you!!
Yes, thoughts are all that you describe and often either are or lead to memories…and often different from the initial thought…
Lisa, at the gym

[Einstein Noodle]

too cool Ms.Lisa ... makes me think of several things but one especially .. that place between sleep and wakefulness ... where those thoughts are prolific and one can never catch them no matter how long the tails ... i really like your theme .. original ... well thought out if i may add. ;))))))))))))))))))))
it also reminds me of the eternal scientific pursuit of where does consciousness come from????? it's been pondered since the late 1600s as far as written papers about it go ... crazy eh!? love your closing verse .. as those thoughts go dancing so happily ...flitting about like faeries one will never ever touch let along capture .. really good stuff says i!
E.

[Lisasview]

This is amazing.. I love getting all your wonderful review.
Thoughts were written recently..probably two weeks ago..
No corrections..just came out of me..
I awoke one morning and wrote it..
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review!!
Lisa
Lisa

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I am, therefore I think...okay, so not exactly the "cogito, ergo sum" of Descartes but it's hard to "be" without thinking. It reminded me slightly of the preface to the short story, "The Body" by Stephen King which was later made into the movie, "Stand By Me". In the preface, King says "The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them. It's hard to make strangers care about the good things in your life.” I very much enjoyed the read. Thank you for sharing your "Thoughts". Bless, F.

[Lisasview]

Number 4.. how is that possible... number four with no response..and, it appears you are pretty much the only one with out a response.. So once again.. I am thanking you for your review.. Important things can be hard to say...that is for sure... People are usually only interested in their own lives..so yes, " It's hard to make strangers care about the good things in your life.”
Lisa, still going through my poems

[Betty Hermelee]

thoughts do not stick with us for long; they flee like the seagulls over the ocean; they are quick and meaningful, but tend to run... as words hover above our thoughts, then disappear. the mystery of the thought ....they are like a kaleidoscope, sometimes too abstract to recall. Words are more concrete, impressionistic. A very "thought-provoking" poem. Thanks for sharing.
Best, Betty

[Lisasview]

I really appreciate your review on this poem..
Thank you,
Lisa

[Gee]

Capturing those thoughts and translating them into words can be the hardest thing to do and can often leave us frustrated that we are not communicating them to others how we wish., even though they are often received very well by the reader.
Are any of us ever 100% happy with our final offering, hmmmm.
Again enjoyed your words Lisa
Have you a website for your artwork ?

[Lisasview]

Yes, I think from what I have read from other reviewers putting their thoughts onto paper is difficult..and not being 100% happy with ones work seems to always be an issue with a creative mind..
When we were in the U.S> I had a website and sold quite bit of my art work.
But when we moved to spain 1 1/2 years ago I let the Go Daddy website go.
I teach watercolour on line to my students in the States and once this whole Covid thing is at rest I plan on teaching again at our house..plus, on line.
And, hopefully do shows here and sell my artwork..
Thank you for asking.
Lisa

[Vertigo Cat1111]

The way you write is so admirable- like classic poetry with your own creative twist on it. You’re able to tell an amazing story and it’s so hard to pick a favorite line. How can you when each one tops the other? But if I had to choose, I really loved the lines about forgetting things and words. The most frustration feeling in the world can be when you have an amazing idea, or in our case often, a poem and it slips from our minds grasp. This was impressive, beautiful and so creative!

[Lisasview]

What a fantastic review! Your review was full of praise and you truly grasped the meaning of my poem..hidden within the lines.
Again this poem was written without any editing.. It just came out of me and I left it as it was. This is hard to describe..but basically I feel this pull to write.. I sit down and every word flows ut of me and ono the page. Then I look at what I have written and I am surprised.. So so weird.. Ofcourse with the Sonnets that I have just started trying to write I do again just write it all out, but then I spend endless time working on every word..
Thank you again for your very kind review,
Lisa

[Vertigo Cat1111]

That’s exactly how writing feels- what’s meant to come out just comes out, it’s almost like rain. And when you force it, every word feels like barrier. Thank you for sharing again! It was my pleasure reading (:

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem dear Lisa. I write poetry and story in my dreams. I keep a notebook near to write into.
"Even as we sleep our thoughts have a
light of their own and dance about leaving
us with dreams and a mystery."
I loved the above lines. In dreams, we can create places where we can win. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry. I liked this one a lot.
Coyote

[Lisasview]

Good morning from chilly Spain,
I am delighted that you liked my poem. I believe you are correct.. Dreams have a light of their own.. I am impressed that you are able to wake up enough to write your dreams...not me..I do wake up on and off throughout the night but as I am not a great sleeper I do not turn on the light..I just go back to sleep. My father died at the age of 96 and always remembered his dreams and kept journal after journal about them. Most often I am pulled to write and just write down what I am feeling..never editing the lines after they are on paper..
My husband and I often say ...meet you in my dreams..
Lisa

[Coyote Poetry]

A good saying. I write story and poetry in my dreams. I talk with dear family members when I need them. "Meet me in my dreams." A good place to know peace dear Lisa.

[Lisasview]

Being happy and at peace is so important.