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Wed Mar-19-08 07:01 AM
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The RetroLounge Daily Poem Thread (Wed 3/19/2008) |
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Pain
I was doing nothing in particular, Spring was coming, When out of the blue I grabbed my side, Surprised by this most awful of rewards From which at first I wanted to Run away and couldn’t.
The pain stayed until I knew its childlike Cruelty and innocence, Its pettiness too. Fear came to keep it company: A theater director Wearing a black cape And offering a series of boring melodramas. I wanted Reason to defend me. Instead, it sought causes Of my depravity, Smaller reasons like piano keys I could play to my heart’s content, While the pain continued.
Impervious to argument, The pain came closer, Throbbing with impatience As if to ingratiate itself. Mean old Fate, I complained, All you’ve ever given me Is the satisfaction of moaning And keeping my love awake.
“When all of reality hurts You’ll understand.” But it was too early for understanding. There were just my eyes burning With fever and curiosity In the dark windowpane I sometimes used as a mirror.
Charles Simic
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Wed Mar-19-08 08:14 AM
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There were just my eyes burning With fever and curiosity In the dark windowpane I sometimes used as a mirror.
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Wed Mar-19-08 06:05 PM
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Wed Mar-19-08 08:15 AM
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I think this will speak to those living with pain.
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Wed Mar-19-08 04:52 PM
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I don't know if I read it right, but I saw pain as anything bad. Loneliness, loss, longing, heartbreak etc...
But it was too early for understanding.
I like it.
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Wed Mar-19-08 08:07 PM
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6. Hello right back at you! |
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