Sunday, August 17, 2014

Curling Silence

tearing lost she just enough
high the own never enough hear it
for thoughts the reaching high
silence frustration intensified shaking head just enough
her noise the she just
searching silence thoughts amongst high to to


crowded alone
she is more than she is not
curling silence a smoke screen
mirrored even in truth
politeness screaming
its all lies

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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 17, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    This really speaks to me. I love the line "she is more than she is not".

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyAugust 17, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    This is thought-provoking, Kathryn.......I resonate most with "curling silence a smoke screen". A device I employ often, to keep the peace.

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  3. GraceAugust 17, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    This really screams - its all lies ~ That color is so vibrant ~

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  4. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerAugust 17, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    This gives me pause. We all hide parts of ourselves--and we suffer alone when we do that--i guess this speaks to me of that--

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  5. GabriellaAugust 17, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Very strong images, Kathryn. I guess we all go through times when all we show to the world is a facade, but inside we know it is all lies.

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  6. MaryAugust 17, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    "politeness screaming
    it's all lies" I have experienced this as well!
    Your short poem speaks with poetic strength.

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  7. SusanAugust 17, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Intriguing. I wonder if , I think that ...the lies are outside the smoke screen. Curling is such a gentle word.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 17, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    I despise the lying screams of politeness! So, I love how you juxtaposed "politeness" right beside "screaming" to make your point.

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  9. ClaudiaAugust 17, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    what an interesting piece... can be interpreted in different ways... i was thinking of someone who feels alone in a crowd and the hypocracy of society at times...

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  10. Sumana RoyAugust 17, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    "politeness screaming / its all lies"..how true..so much better to remain ensconced in curling silence than to utter a false word of praise...

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  11. Old EggAugust 18, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    "Crowded alone", what an apt description of some that I have known, dominating space by their obnoxiousness.

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  12. brudbergAugust 18, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    this took a few readings -- but really the depths really made me think more and more.. the way smoke-screens and being alone can happen in so many ways.

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    1. Kathryn DycheAugust 18, 2014 at 4:59 AM

      This was from an old poem that I played around with, tried to make it more abstract.

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  13. Brian MillerAugust 18, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    it was the politeness screaming all its lies that got to me
    and probably said well meaning but...
    quite evocative for so few lines.

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  14. Kerry O'ConnorAugust 18, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    You have captured a very real psychology in this portrait description.

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  15. Susie ClevengerAugust 18, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    "crowded alone" That speaks so much to me. I have felt it. Great piece!

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  16. Stacy M.S.August 20, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    wow, this reminds me of myself at times. alone, crowded, the longing for tranquility and peace that sometimes my mind just won't allow me.

    very emotional and i enjoy the brittle honesty.

    stacy lynn mar
    http://warningthestars.blogspot.com/

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  17. mrs mediocrityAugust 20, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    "she is more than she is not"

    what a fabulously profound line. i love this.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    I too admire that 2nd line ~

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