write angles

sometimes writing a piece reveals more secrets (and angles) than intended

the angles of these written words

cast shadows on the sundial,

in slanted geometric denial

wrapped in dreaded doubt.

a request for hidden meanings

drops some writing in the wells

and sells poetry for idealists

to prop up with a song

gone wrong.

what’s right is now draped in

the colors of the few

who knew

the distance traveled and the

coordinates of the maps;

the few, revealing all angles

in view…for the ones

who knew.

 

dan © 2015

Music: "Beds Are Burning," by Midnight Oil

Author's Note

Reviews

[~]

Some great insight offered in a play on words title plate. we do analyze life through the scrutiny of our pen, filled with the ink of our own heartaches and victories, and once we hear the echo of what we feel too, the angles are not obtuse anymore.

[dan]

ms, See I thought some may consider the title corny, gimmicky. Thank you for disabusing me of that thought. Plus the word angles can have so many obtuse connotations. Thanks so much for your insightful review. take care...dan

[~]

:) welcome :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i wonder, are the ones who really understand, who really know only the poets?

we do understand each other pretty well...but those who aren't themselves...what do they really see in the works?
it's different, i think.

[dan]

I believe poets view life and its obtuse angles through a different lens than most people. In order to see what others do not and write thereof each moment of life must be viewed from different viewpoints, like the light being distorted by a prism (a common theme of mine). Those who aren't themselves? They may get a brief glimpse at those angles but may not have the emotional depth to see their meanings. Thank you for your always insightful review! take care...dan

[....................]

Yes, indeed, dan. We cannot help but drip more of ourselves onto the page sometimes and when viewed in the right light at the right angle can offer the reader much more than we had initially intended. I love the song choice, by the way, one of my favorite songs from that era of music. Great write my friend.

[dan]

FT, The music and the piece (lyrically) have little in common, but the tone of the song fits my write perfectly, IMHO. As usual, I love the insightful observations you make in describing your impression of the piece. Thanks again! take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

What a thought process...you reveal diversity in grand proportions, Dan!

[dan]

Kelly, Thanks so much for the read/review. Always nice to hear from you. take care...dan

[Matching Socks]

Very fitting song choice. When the earth tilts, the sun will light even in the darkest corners to reveal truth.
Too many judgements are only based on what's visible. Perceptions do not equal reality. Definitely thought provoking Dan. Nice job.

[dan]

Ana, I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my piece. Your observations are so very perceptive, sparkling in the eyes of truth. Thank you! take care...dan

[Matching Socks]

My pleasure always. :)

[wordman]

lot of metaphors in this write dan,makes you wonder my friend

[dan]

wm, Metaphors are the gold standard for poetry; why actually say something when you can drop hints all over the poetic landscape. I appreciate your read/review. take care...dan

[wordman]

my pleasure dan

[RiverRei]

Love, love, love this. Such a creative way to mix words and make an original picture. I love this, I'm dumbfounded because I wish I could write such amazing poetry. Thank you so much for sharing this :)

[dan]

River, I don't consider my stuff amazing, but thank you that you do. And yours can be just as amazing to you; you are young and still looking for your legitimate voice. You'll get there! take care...dan