A New Instant

2016 carries newness to the far reaches of our mind; anticipation of future events is best left to fate, a (sometimes) cruel arbiter.

Newness is a virtue bestowed on

Sudden thoughts,

Multi-voiced like symphonic trumpets,

Voices branded sharply.

 

Some are solely eloquent while others,

Oddly muted; each is dually

Enamored of the other,

A twisted pair.

 

Can newness be conferred on instants

Blended, packaged in a year?

A virgin timeframe unencumbered by such

Numbing fear?

 

Voices merged like massive choirs,

Wond’ring why they can’t

Convince each other how to handle each

Mysterious instant.

 

dan © 2016

 

 

Music: “Questions,” by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Fear of the future, fear of death, all go down to the same root... We don't fear the future, or whatever else...We're actually afraid of the unknown beneath it all. New events, new choices, new possibilities ... All unknown, until they hit us in the face. So with reason, we keep "trying " to "figure out" what 'COULD ' happen, or come our way. Nice work my friend.

[dan]

Danny, You basically hit the nail on the head with your interpretation of the piece. What my main point was, abstractly, that there is really no good reason to celebrate New Year's Day. My reasoning was that each new instance, instantly brings change and there are millions of instants in each and every day. The fact that we may not, or probably not, notice any change instantly, it happens anyway. Kind of like one of my own favorite quotes from a write many years ago, "Well I've never been to Japan but I know it's there."
Thanks for the great analysis in your review. take care...dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

the more I read your words, the better I understand. my pleasure, as always. :)

[Dani The Unreviewed]

And...After all...we do share a name :)

[dan]

You know, many years ago, everybody (but my family) called me Danny. I actually don't know how, when and why it was shortened to Dan (because I always LIKED being called Danny) but no one has called me Danny for at least 25 years (my ex-wife was the last one). Weird, huh? take care...dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Heh. the little changes that almost go completely unnoticed eh? lol.

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A very profound write, Dan.

A new year brings new thoughts, feelings and fears.
I love your use of orchestral imagery to illustrate the voices and fears in our mind.

Brilliant, as always.

[dan]

Just my opinion about the absurdity of a New Year celebration when all around us changes, slipping into new disguises of new instants. Thank you so much for the review, I always enjoy receiving input and feedback. take care...dan

[θεά]

Very thought-provoking, Dan and very different from what one generally comes across.

I particularly am enthralled with your conception of "newness" in terms of sensation, rather than being perceived through a scale of temporality. The randomness, the suddenness and the effectiveness of unpracticed spontaneity of emotion and thinking is underscored sensibly in your poem.

It made me go back to it a second time.
Almost like tasting a vintage bottle of Perrier-Jouët, this poetic- experience was.

Best,
M.

[dan]

Mallika, I'm very flattered by your review. You managed to capture the essence of the write, or should I say it captured you? I've never tasted Perrier-Jouet, so I feel a bit culturally deprived, but I sense the complimentary nature of the reference. Thank you so much for your kind words. take care...dan

[Melinda McQueen]

This is a profound write with such emotion. Newness can be found in each morning.

[dan]

Each instant is a new beginning, at least theoretically. My point was to make it clear that my belief is that it is ludicrous to put so much emphasis on one day only, New Year's Day. Each instant leads us down a potential path of new discoveries. Thank you for your wonderful review. take care...dan

[JayceeC]

Every thought can be thought new, even those we revisit may be done do in a slightly different way. Every moment is new. Every one an opportunity to do something different. New year or mid year. It really doesn't matter. Now newness and originality, those are treo different things, but I find that every year is original despite the sameness of routines. Something unexpected always comes along.

[dan]

And you completely summed up my point, that each instant brings the possibility of new thoughts, possibilities and changes. And THAT doesn't need a special day to celebrate each new revelation. Thanks so much for the insight; hopefully yours and Otto's year will be special and memorable for all the right reasons. take care...dan

[JayceeC]

Give my regards to Dee. I hope the two of you have an easier year too.

[Crystal Overmeyer-Birmi..]

as always you find the greatest music to post with your inspiring words. I loved the flow and ease of this one. Yours in a talent allows the reader to dive in deep and swim in the worlds you paint.

[dan]

I kind of delved into philosophical meaning to drive this piece. It just ponders the need for a day to celebrate a new year; knowing that each instant in our lives moving forward are successes to be had.
But I know one has a bad day and thinks my idea is s**t
I appreciate your always honest reviews and my taste in music. take are...dan

[Amber Lily]

It's good for a new year to keep positive thoughts but it is true that you need to keep in mind that bad things will happen as well. There is no such thing as a flawless year because there are always those bad days that come out of nowhere. Great work Dan :)

[dan]

My idea is that each second (instant) the world and circumstances change, and that each new instant is a newly opened door. I'm always honored to get your feedback. take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

Everyday is a new day.
"Voices merged like massive choirs,
Wond’ring why they can’t
Convince each other how to handle each
Mysterious instant."
I like song and the words above. I believe a open mind and heart can survive. I enjoyed the poem.You made me think tonight. Thank you Dan for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[dan]

Thank you for the great review. I just wanted to say that we celebrate the New Year, but each instant in a day can bring something to celebrate; it takes but an instant for a new memory to be created. Thanks again! take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with you and you are welcome.

[Mara]

lovely poem!
thank you for sharing:)

[dan]

I love to share, and I love kindly worded reviews even more! Thanks so much, Tee. take care...dan

[Riddhi]

Really nice poem..I enjoyed reading it...Thanks for sharing...