Postpartum

Postpartum

A Poem by Pete
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We are ever dying to one world and being born into another. - Thoreau

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SULLIVAN, JIM - IF THE EVENING WERE DAWN (LP) | CLEAR SPOT

in a lucullan filiation of eternity
an unequivocal nascency of existence
the seed of yet another immaculate conception was planted

an undeniable gestation of truth
the copulation of a capricious creation
a dawn of divinity
strained with the stretchmarks of faith

bearing down with the labor pains of latent prayers
the night was barefoot and pregnant with a new day

breech or fully within reach

what can i say

you know the way



© 2020 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"It is the marriage of the soul with nature that makes the intellect fruitful, and gives birth to imagination." - Thoreau

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"the night was barefoot and pregnant with a new day" especially like that line. had to go a-googlin' Pete! the flow, emotion and imaging would be much smoother had i a better vocabulary .. so thank you for some really great words ... "..lucullan filiation" and ".. unequivocal nascency .." packed full they are! .. the deep vein of Faith .. a sense of sarcasm and irony for me .. (closing 3 lines) ... and this "strained with the stretchmarks of faith" so relatable for anyone who tries Faith ;) deeply inspirational ... great language .. glad i did not miss this one sir!
E.
ps. great pic too ... our paths of truth finding can be a lonesome and soulful place :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thanks. sounds like you got all of this little bundle. sometimes i like to experiment with $millio.. read more
Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

wonderful poem Pete!



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What I like best about Thoreau... is that he realizes we need to grow in Spirit in life...
and in doing so... we pass from one Season to the next... realizing our mistakes, and thus...
we die... and are born again... according to Nature... we change for the Better. some people are not willing or capable of forgiveness. truly, Pat

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Pete

3 Years Ago

can't argue with anything you say pat. inward growth is not so easy. it often takes a kind of reck.. read more
Beautiful poem nicely written

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you. you are very kind ... :)
Please listen to me: collect all your wonderful poems and turn it into a book. I want to keep your poems with me forever!

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you giuliua for your kind words. wow. hmm. seriously? i just write as a hobby for my own e.. read more
Giulia King

3 Years Ago

I really do, Pete! And I’m pretty sure I’ve said that to you before. You should think about post.. read more
Pete

3 Years Ago

thanks for the strong words of encouragement. you have mentioned that before but am not confident a.. read more
the seeds of reincarnation...from one immaculate birth to another...
eventually our selves grow up, and become marred with life...the soul darkened...we need a new
start...a new start, a new start. Faith can be so flimsy...and it is what is supposed to get us through.
j.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

each day is a new beginning, a fresh start, up to us to find a way and make the most. creation is .. read more
Channeling the conception of birth with the reference to Thoreau, really amplifies your choice of vocabulary here. The impact it leaves upon your reader is within a realm all its own, but then again, so are you!

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thanks kelly. happy thanksgiving and keep safe ... :)
bearing down with the labor pains of latent prayers
the night was barefoot and pregnant with a new day." I loved this line as well. The existence beneath the surface of such prayers while the night is heavy with future birth. That's a impressive line. Throughout the poem the speaker dwells in the absolute truths of what life nuances provides such as death. But Birth is more shocking than death cause of our sudden recognition. Alan Watts said once " The only way to make sense of change is to plunge into it, move with it, join the dance." Keep dancing sir and writing sincerely your friend in poetry and life

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Pete

3 Years Ago

i always appreciate your shared thoughts because you come at things from a different perspective - i.. read more
Wow Pete you have used some great vocabulary here in this write. Also noticed some sharp alliteration and I enjoyed the language you used relating to birth. Always a pleasure to read you and to regard the great quotes of Thoreau. Nature is never far from my mind and I sincerely hope it is reflected in my soul. All good wishes.

Chris

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thank you chris for sharing such uplifting thoughts. soothing, hopeful nature is ever in my thought.. read more
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Have a great day Pete.
You are outstanding sir and your faith is in good standing. It always comes through in language and imagery. Then you top it off with the wise man quotes. You talent is exceedingly good sir. Pleasure to read your poetry...

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

wow. thanks for kind review sami. i take pleasure when people can feel it ... :)
Sami Khalil

3 Years Ago

Yes siiiirrrr. You are welcome...
I love how you use many uncommon expressions relating to birth, yet this doesn't come across as "birth-like" at all . . . but rather as labor pains for those who put in some effort to evolve. The second verse is totally popping with clever & artful wordcrafting, esp: "strained with the stretchmarks of faith" -- which shows off your excellent alliteration, which is never overdone or purposeless. Your word choices are always for meaning & the alliteration being a nice by-product of what you mean to say (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


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barleygirl

3 Years Ago

I'm whining after 2 frosty mornings decimated my lush autumn garden. I guess I'll be writing more n.. read more
barleygirl

3 Years Ago

But I might add, it's 42* inside, which most people would find intolerable!
Pete

3 Years Ago

another 70 today in shorts. back to 50 reality tomorrow ... :)

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