Heaving Mountains on Still Days

Heaving Mountains on Still Days

When time lapses

into a single

collapsed moment ..

And the world

stands cautious for

a microsecond ..

I might find myself

wondering

if any of these small,

smooth, polished

stones and pebbles

you once gave to me

are likely to

ripple any less when

tossed into some

vast ocean than let’s

just say, their much

greater counterparts,

in some iconic

fountain or another

somewhere ..

Not to mention all

these huge and much

heavier mountains,

I am still left here to wield ..

Reviews

[Lorry]

What is it with women and shiny stones? Just take them and skiff them in the nearest water in the general direction of where they went, to see if they csn outrun the hopeful tsunami they cause!
Not that I'm bitter or anything. I'd just like to see them try giving a fifty foot wave as much earache as they gave me! 😃
Well, a little bitter, maybe!

[Neville]

I got no idea mate but am so glad you noticed it too .. I reckon its maybe a throwback to days of distant yore .. or the fact you can't get more black and white than them murderin magpies .. 🐧xx

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Neville, our dealings with people, the relationships we build and the situations we find ourselves in, on our journey through life, all have an impact. Some will barely leave a ripple while others can cause giant waves. This poem speaks to me about inner emotions and the turmoil at times they can cause. The poem ends on a heavy note. The mountains are the ones that are the most difficult to deal with. Have a happy Wednesday. Lovely sunny day.

Chris 💜

[Neville]

now aint that the truth .. many thanks our Chris & a terrific Thursday to you .. Neville 💜

[Thomas W Case]

Heavy thoughts, sharp and patient—like the weight of stones pressing in your palms.
You handle the world’s mountains with quiet defiance; the ripples will follow, whether you toss or linger.

[Neville]

Many hefty thank you's Thomas, so very much appreciated .. Neville 😎👍

[Einstein Noodle]

well said Mr. Poet! sometimes the weight is more than we think we can bear ... love on ya brother
E.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gxwutvlTw8

[Neville]

you got me brother G .. and ta for the link ..😎👍:))

[Buddhistboy73]

This is an intriguing read Neville....

I like the way you relate life's issues to mountains here.....

And then the ending which kinda leaves the reader wondering ....

Nice write....

BB73

[Neville]

Thanks a minion BB73 .. I am truly both honoured and grateful to you for visiting my little scribble ..

Neville 😎👍

[Poetic Beauty]

The ripples and affects others have on us can be great or small or continue on for long periods of time. It doesn’t matter how long or short the time spent with them. Some create lasting ripples for good or bad. Just my thoughts

Well penned and thought out. It is smooth and the word choices are precise and creative.

[Neville]

thanking you both kindly and true for the visit and simultaneous thumbs up PB .. Neville 👍

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome my friend N.

[Dylan Macadham]

Yes, the whole world can be holding its breath, like during the past few days, and yet the routine stuff and thoughts of our lives goes on as usual. A curious juxtaposition (is that the right word? :)

[Neville]

there are no wrong words in my book on my watch so that'll do nicely .. Neville

[Dylan Macadham]

Gracias Sensei :)

[Neville]

watashi wa hontōni megumarete imasu ..👍

[Dylan Macadham]

... and I to you, mate!😎