Splitting Hairs

Don't ya never get nights like this.. one moment you think ya got the lot and then ....

Splitting Hairs

 

I shall not talk of magick

Nor dare I write of spells

 

I refuse to burn green candles and

See no point in splitting hairs

 

Last night though for a moment

The moon was almost ours

Author's Note

feeling sorry for ya self for too long just aint an option.. when the moon goes to bed.. the sun rises... N

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

The moon is for romantics and green candles according to my research are normally burnt on Fridays, although I am sure there are other meanings for green candles. What I am pickingup from your lines Neville is that situations can change rapidly. If you have everything one minute and you feel it's gone the next. I say make the most of the good times. Brevity yet again, with endless interpretations. When the moon goes to bed and then the sun rises tells me that the author has a positive outlook on life. As soon as one door closes another will open. There is much confidence here. Nicely expressed. Deep as well.

Chris

[Neville]

Cheers our Chris, I really do appreciate you stopping by and considering my posts.. and all the encouragement you continue to give..... Neville x

[Chris Shaw]

Tell me about those green candles, what do they mean in the context of this poem?

[Neville]

Tis from 'One of us cannot be wrong' by Leonard Cohen... do go check it out.. it is said to be abou this attempt to seduce Nico and used or burnt thin green candles to aid his attempts.. he is said to have failed........

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you, I'll check it out later x

[Neville]

check mate

[barleygirl]

When I was younger, I had the bad habit of spoiling perfect moments with agitated nonsense. Your poem reminds me to be okay with whatever happens & be glad the moon always comes around & gives me another chance to quiet myself & just enjoy (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

I love those NUGs Margie... bless ya and true.... am struggling to get into the cafe this weekend... so much is going on... but take care and hopefully normal service will resume next week :)

[kentuck14]

Nev,
There's a dreamy quality in this piece. I see you are a fan of Cohen. His early work sounded a bit like this . . . "Spicebox of the Earth." What I sense . . . live the moment . . . it is what it is . . . nothing will change that. interesting idea put here, sir.
Tom

[Neville]

Hey Tom, thank you for checking in.. and yes, I am a big fan of the man... what a collection of poems that particular book is.. right from A kite is a Victim through to I think Lines from my Grandfathers Journal.. superb.. thank you again kindly and meant... Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, but the moon casts a dim light...and often we can hide our frowns just enough.
and yet we can often write them away, because there is just enough light to see the keys...
j.

[Neville]

write on my friend.... and thanks a million
N.

[lightsong]

You are educating me with Your phrases dear Neville (Splitting Hairs)... paying attention to many details and give them more than what they deserve will certainly ruin the mood, especially the romantic mood here :)

[Neville]

Ha ha.. you are a very good student.. thank you my dear friend G..... N :)

[lightsong]

if You think so then it's so good to hear :)

[Neville]

I do.... now get writing N :)

[lightsong]

so do You teacher ;)

[Neville]

okay.. will do...