Ability Falls to Will

Pg 35; Cantus (book)

Ability falls to will

It matters not of the examination

            But of the heart-

            Examine it

I care

            But can’t obsess

I do

            But don’t excess

Got a little piece of Heaven

            But can’t explain

Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

Well, explaining everything would quickly kill any sense of wonder... And that's not good.... Unless you're unable to feel any emotion... Then it doesn't matter.

Sometimes, it seems the 'heart' knows better than an overthinking brain does...

Simplifying stuff is better.. Explaining is coming to the 'appropriate' labels for everything then unveiling the system by which they interact....... I forgot wherever this was going... All in all, an enjoyable read this one... All that coming from someone who's a dud when it comes to poetry. Ha!


As for the beginning... Yeah, ability and opportunity mean nothing if you're not willing to use them for whatever reason...

There's still more packed in ere, and that's why I like it.

By connecting certain ideas and experiences with a little word play, there's a lot of thoughts that will follow in a reader's mind....just keeps branching off further and further..

Gshhh... Sorry for the essay haha

[Brad Dehler]

I appreciate that it created volumes for you to say, hopefully others give it as much time and effort as you. So appreciated. Thank you for this. The branches keep going, I love that aspect of good poetry

[Dennis Wolf]

Yes, well... Literature is kind of like music... It matters not how skillfully you've created something if the audience is not willing to dive in...

I always jump into stuff, headfirst (not always good) but at least, this way I can appreciate whatever it is I'm reading... Or listening to. Cheers

[Brad Dehler]

CHEERS!!! I really appreciate you deciding to take that dive. I believe it is worth it, with the right literature that is

[Dennis Wolf]

.. Sure...

[Brad Dehler]

It is a great compliment as well for you to provide the "essay" about such a concise poem. THank you for your words and I am bound to re-read your thought provoking response...

[Dennis Wolf]

Just don't overthink it following similar patterns

[Brad Dehler]

Duly noted

[Curly Grace]

I love how this piece centers intention over ability. The balance between caring, doing, and not overdoing feels quietly wise, and that final "piece of Heaven" adds a beautiful touch of mystery.

[Brad Dehler]

I thank you for your kind elaboration Sarah, to call it wise is humbling. I like how you feel the mystery!

[Jon R.T.]

I like how you left it in flux mid turn leaving the reader in question mode. How you kept it to yourself on the last line. Pointing out that capability can be subverted with determination while directing us to look in the heart. But that’s my interpretation thanks for posting it.

[Brad Dehler]

I really appreciate your interpretation. Yes, look into the heart. It is left open at the end, you are so right.

[Sameeksha Vadisherla]

So much wisdom in these few lines, amazing read! I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing it, Brad. Have a nice day :)

[Brad Dehler]

So happy that you enjoyed this poem! Thank you for sharing Sameeksha!!! You also have a nice week

[Writergurl]

But don’t excess
Got a little piece of Heaven
But can’t explain

I really love this part, makes one think. Quite intriguing write. Enjoyed

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Destiny, much appreciated! Made me smile

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Destiny, much appreciated! Made me smile

[Jenni Bailey]

The way you write is unique, and it's also captivating.

[Brad Dehler]

Jenni- Thank you so much for that great compliment. That is sticking with me through the day and hopefully beyond :)

[Jenni Bailey]

I am so happy to hear this. You're welcome

[R.J Calzonetti]

I love these shorter poems of yours, keep on writing, I’ll drop by every now and then.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you! I look forward to that. That is my style typically. Compact and concise

[Brad Dehler]

It is how it comes to me

[KWP]

how one does not obsess or go to excess is still beyond my current learnings - I fall face first into everything I do .... pick up the pieces later :)

[Brad Dehler]

Such an honest and open review. Thank you KWP. It is such a hard line to follow, such a delicate balance in life,yes

[Eddie Phillips]

I like the simplicity and truth of this work. The title makes you think by itself.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Mr Phillips. Precisely! I really appreciate you recognizing that.

[Chris]

Sure you CAN - explain ...but, you don't need to... at all.

[Brad Dehler]

Hmmm yes indeed

[Scott Kris]

Well, it’s always 90% grit and 10% luck. Ability be damned.

Honestly stopped really trying to explain it. It is more like having a conversation about the weather. You can talk it to death but it’s going to be what it is going to be.

Loved the poem.

Scott.

[Brad Dehler]

Definite eternal wheel of sorts. Thank you for this insight Scott. Around and around we go. Hopefully this is some reprieve