Self Portrait

Self Portrait (10W)

Gnarled and limbless

I reach for the stars-

determination defined.

Aztec Warrior/redzone 5.2.16

Author's Note

thanks for reading...

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This brief smattering of poignant words describes me & my own journey. Altho I've still got my limbs, they don't work so hot & I'm determined to keep pushing them onward, to the extent I can. I'm sure you have your own intense personal interpretation, too . . . thanks for sharing (((HUGS)))

[redzone]

hmmm I thought that tree looked familiar... er... ;0p

Ms B. even with limbs that don't work as well as they use to I still think you give great ((((hugs)))).. not to mention pushing onward.. ;0)

[barleygirl]

I do have a Kardashian/Beyonce butt (like the tree in your photo), but it wasn't quite as cherished, back in my day! *heh! heh! heh!*

[redzone]

well back then I would have "noticed"... now I am a "soul man"...

[Matching Socks]

Powerful piece here red. a never give up hope message.
Love the song too. especially this version.

[redzone]

love a lot of the sampling of other songs that UB40 does, but also just like the music of UB40... nope, never give up hope...

[Tristesse]

redzone,

That is by far one of the most beautiful things I have read in a poem. No, not a poem. A passage from the heart. That is powerful and has a huge impact for those who think they cannot push on, but should think they can. I love it. I also love the song you posted, one of my old favorites. Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
Tristesse

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW...a powerful write, Curt. Personification is superb. You are a determined man.....and I think you can do anything you put your mind to. A lot of meaning packed into this one. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

As to its accuracy as a self portrait, I do not know. As to its cleverness as a poem -- two gnarled thumbs up.