Humanity Displayed (for Poetry Rally)
“He breathed upon dead bodies and brought them to life. Nor sequent centuries could hit Orbit and sum of Shakespeare’s wit.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Time being first
Eternity resists
Happens each moment
When words leave our lips
Saint Ides to gods
Linguistic music
Pour ’cause some miss
Feelings still losing
To be and see
The urgency
Syllabic wars
Insurgency
Fool, me
Knowingly
Learning, Life
Creativity
In debt I write
Respectively…
Love what you say
Forever confusing
Humanity displayed
Most tragic & amusing
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Care for a reading?
*Photo by me. Statue of Shakespeare (Philadelphia)
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As a result of last week’s rally, I acknowledge the flowers (awards) I received on this fine Bloomsday. Nice. As the title of my post indicates, this was my entry for this week’s poetry rally. Jingle, thanks for including me. I accept the above awards and in turn nominate… trisha!
Congrats!
Enjoy the Rally!
Dustus Blog 
June 16, 2010 at 7:17 pm
wow those words say alot in a few -Thanks Adam
learning, life, creativity In debt I write
We spend alot of time learning about life. glad we can do this writing thing…
June 16, 2010 at 7:26 pm
I wish you the HAPPIEST of BIRTHDAYS! A most wonderful day to you!
Leslie, I’m glad too 🙂 Thanks from my heart for being there.
June 16, 2010 at 7:31 pm
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June 16, 2010 at 7:33 pm
collective thoughts,
very precise and powerful poem..
Thank you for the contribution and nomination!
have fun!
😉
June 16, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Thank you, Jingle. Glad you like it. You have fun too 😉
June 16, 2010 at 7:59 pm
sweet flow dustus…i think as writers we owe a debt to life for all the inspiration it brings in the short time we have…
June 16, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Think you’re write on with that! thanks, brian
June 16, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Nicely done Adam. A very powerful poem with only a few words.
Update on Larry:
Larry went into the hospital last month to get well, and came out a very ill man. His stool test came back showing he has a bacteria call C Diff. This bacteria was caused by Doctor Edwards giving him to much antibiotics by IV the first time he was admitted into the hospital. I don’t blame doctor Edward he was just trying to get rid of the infection that got into Larry’s blood. I just thank God for answering our prayers, and showing the colon doctor what is wrong with Larry. Now that they know what is wrong they can start treating him correctly with the right medicines for this bacteria. Larry is still a very sick man, but I am praying this new medicine will soon help.
June 16, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Oh my goodness…. now that the source of the problem has been found, like you say hopefully treatment will take effect. Viola, we’re all thinking about Larry. I’m sure it makes all the difference having you by his side. Your care is probably his best medicine.
June 16, 2010 at 9:40 pm
cant agree more lol…
June 17, 2010 at 5:15 am
thanks for stopping by 🙂
June 16, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Thank you Adam, Larry has come very close to death the last couple of weeks. I am just so thankful they have found the problem in time. Thanks to all of you for caring about Larry. He is a good man who have always loved his family.
June 17, 2010 at 5:20 am
Viola, he sounds like an excellent person. Larry’s in all our thoughts. Hoping he responds well to the new meds—a step in the right direction!
June 16, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Hey Dustus! I listened. Looked. Love. Really wonderful. Thank You! Cheers and Namaste. 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 5:25 am
Thank you, blissbait. Very kind of you. I’ve tried to make the blog more accessible to everyone through using larger fonts and audio. So glad you like it. Thanks for the encouragement. Cheers and Namaste 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Hey! Just listened again and really HEARD the line ‘Most tragic & amusing’. I love that. Feel like I’m finally getting the joke, in a kind, loving way….of course! 😆 I ventured into audioland in this evening’s post. Very fun! Thank You and Cheers and Namaste. 🙂
June 18, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Sounding good, Blissbait. Cool picture too. Thank you for all the kind things you’ve said. cheers 🙂
June 16, 2010 at 10:12 pm
We should never hesitate for a moment when it comes to showing love and compassion to one another. Thank you for your compassionate words. 🙂
Viola….stay on target and all will be well soon. 🙂 I am right there with you all.
Adam….you have been a busy guy. I love what you have posted. LOVE is a powerful force. 🙂 Stay well and happy.
June 17, 2010 at 5:29 am
Doraz! Glad you’re back from vacation 🙂 Hope you and your family had an amazing trip. I have been a busy guy; more importantly, much happier these days. Thanks always!
June 16, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I read it a few times, but liked it best coming from your own lips.
Love what you say
Forever confusing
Humanity displayed
Most tragic & amusing.
So true
June 17, 2010 at 5:33 am
Katherine, that’s very nice of you to say. It’s fun to read the poems. So glad you liked it. Thanks you 🙂
June 16, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Humanity displayed
Most tragic & amusing……
wonderful ending…..very well done..
bkm
June 17, 2010 at 5:38 am
Thank you. It was inspiring to see that monument and then go back through my Shakespeare anthology—was a reminder of just how deep and witty his lines resonate. Appreciate your feedback 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 4:54 am
lol. i totally can dig this
June 17, 2010 at 5:41 am
Wasn’t sure how people would respond to this one. thanks, K
June 17, 2010 at 9:11 am
Very interesting poem.
June 17, 2010 at 9:52 am
Thanks for the feedback, Morganna. Much appreciated
June 17, 2010 at 9:18 am
Great words. They rolled off the tongue – and so very true.
June 17, 2010 at 9:56 am
Nice coincidence that the graphic on your post today says Blogger Bard.
Thanks for your comment, Anthony.
June 17, 2010 at 10:39 am
awww… Adam.. that was beauuutttiiffulll….
every poem of yours has been a treat to read…
you can read my poetry at
June 17, 2010 at 10:57 am
aww… thank you for the kind compliment, Meg. Trust your opinion and admire your work. cheers 🙂
also, just read your poem a second ago… Magical 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 10:52 am
In debt I write, Respectively….
Forever confusing
Humanity displayed
Most tragic and amusing…. absolutely loved these “on the mark” lines…I was awestruck… profoundly spoken. Thanks for sharing. The voicing clarifies so much. Heartspell
June 17, 2010 at 11:02 am
Wow… thank you, Heartspell. That was so very nice of you. I appreciate it and am glad you like it. cheers 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 11:08 am
nice reflections put into beautiful words.well done adam.
June 17, 2010 at 11:45 am
i loved the flow and rhythm of this poem…thank you for sharing this with us!!
June 17, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Appreciate you comment, pancakebliss. (BTW-cool name!) Thank you 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Thanks, wordwand. Enjoyed your latest… Void Soul
June 17, 2010 at 12:37 pm
what beautiful words… awesome 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 2:04 pm
http://thepoetrywagon.blogspot.com/2010/06/thursday-poets-rally-twilight.html
Enjoyed yours very much, Rajlakshmi
June 17, 2010 at 2:43 pm
have fun today!
I value your active role in the Rally.
😉
June 17, 2010 at 2:56 pm
some great posts today!
June 17, 2010 at 4:07 pm
“Love what you say
Forever confusing
Humanity displayed
Most tragic & amusing”
this last stanza was amazing. keep writing:]
June 17, 2010 at 4:40 pm
a must read
June 17, 2010 at 5:07 pm
i am loving this…as usual , u tickle my fancy.
June 18, 2010 at 2:43 pm
thank you 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Happy to hear you like it.
cheers 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Tragic and amusing– an interesting conclusion that spins the words of the poem in a new direction– nicely done!
http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/
June 18, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Appreciate the feedback, Marilynn. Many thanks for reading it again after those last lines 🙂
June 17, 2010 at 11:31 pm
I will be reading more of your work. Also, I like the audio clip…I need to to add one to my page. It makes a difference to hear the author read a poem as he wrote it.
Just Say’n
June 18, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Thanks. inflections and emphasis alter meaning. plus audio makes your blog more accessible to those who may already use screen readers 🙂
Look forward to hearing your new posts. I see you have a WP blog. It’s easy, though it requires a space upgrade. cheers
June 17, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Such a powerful poem….love your work!! Will be back for more:)
June 18, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Thanks. Enjoy your next visit 🙂
June 18, 2010 at 12:42 am
blue ribbon material..the words and the picture! Here’s to you!
June 18, 2010 at 2:34 pm
I’m enjoying your posts, D.S.
cheers
June 18, 2010 at 6:39 am
Please return favors to poets who were here,
Thank you in advance…
everyone needs encouragement…
Happy Friday!
😉
I have sent this to every poet in my list.
June 18, 2010 at 7:04 am
Thanks for encouraging encouragement.
Happy Friday to you as well 😉
June 18, 2010 at 9:21 am
very nice rhythm…
i read to myself first then listened to your reading afterwards… I almost wanted to sing “Vogue, Vogue…” after the third verse. 🙂
good job, adam
June 18, 2010 at 2:46 pm
That would make a funny parody. lol Thanks 🙂
June 18, 2010 at 11:33 am
Totally admire your poetry, once again. What caught my eye in this was really the man at the base of your monument in the lower right corner. I imagined him as the poet as I listened to your reading and it brought me into the feeling of your Shakespeare quote and solidified this entire post.
Very nicely put together.
June 18, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Leslie, you’ve got it. The respect shown in this picture may alter the meaning of the poem drastically; perhaps not like Emerson’s quote. Thanks
June 18, 2010 at 12:00 pm
is awesome to me!!! I love it!
June 18, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Glad you like it. Appreciate you stopping by.
cheers
June 18, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I love the way you write your poetry- very beautiful.
I have got a small pic postcard for you in my blog, will be happy if you keep it.
have a beautiful weekend.
June 18, 2010 at 3:10 pm
That’s so nice of you, trisha!!!
You have a beautiful weekend too! 🙂
Thank you
June 18, 2010 at 4:11 pm
welcome to vote,
you automatically earned one vote because your link in included, when you vote for your favorite poet, then you get another vote for yourself….
thank you for the attention.
The deadline is Sunday!
June 18, 2010 at 4:51 pm
What a very powerful poem! Your words always leave me speechless, as they speak right to the energetic level of humanity.
Well done, this is an excellent piece.
June 19, 2010 at 6:37 am
Ana, your blog posts are always so thoughtful, as are your compliments. Thank you and have an amazing weekend 🙂 cheers
June 19, 2010 at 11:04 am
I have nominated you for the Perfect Poet award for Thursday Poets Rally 23. I hope you’ll be ok with this. A very deeply considered decision for my part. Congratulations from humble me. Heartspell
June 19, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Thank you and totally understand. This was a particularly great rally week with many outstanding poems. I feel honored 🙂
Also, Winged Heart is a beautiful poem:
Thanks
June 19, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Love what you say
Forever confusing
Humanity displayed
Most tragic & amusing
I love this last verse. Great poem!
June 19, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Thanks for your feedback, Seth. Appreciate it.
June 19, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Adam…another well crafted poem…I enjoyed hearing you read it….have a great weekend!
June 20, 2010 at 7:22 am
That’s a great compliment from a craftsman who writes with heart…
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
June 21, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Fabulously flowing and lyrical – sometimes its just like that –
‘to be and see
the urgency…’
and
‘in depth I write respectively’
Did you write this spontaeneously? it feels so ‘right’ and of the moment!
Seriously good!
June 21, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Good call, Lynda. I did write this one spontaneously. I’ve been writing more like that these days. Really glad you like it 🙂
June 4, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Wonderful poem here… so much said, and sounds so well. :] thanks. :] xx
June 6, 2011 at 5:27 am
Oh wow great reading =)