There And Back

There And Back

A Poem by Pete
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Our sadness is not sad, but our cheap joys. Nothing can rightly compel a simple and brave man to a vulgar sadness. - Thoreau

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cry me a river
skim rocks on a stained glass lake
cross the ocean twice



© 2022 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
“Before the land rose out of the ocean, and became dry land, chaos reigned; and between high and low water mark, where she is partially disrobed and rising, a sort of chaos reigns still, which only anomalous creatures can inhabit." - Thoreau

” - Thoreau

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I read this many times, not sure if I got You here dear Pete. but what I see are fake tears, does it matter if You cry me a river that flows smoothly back and forth? it is about the quality not quantity.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

yes, you are on course. those tears will only take us so far. they are a pressure relief valve and.. read more
That small boat reminds me how vast the ocean is. So easy to become lost and so hard to be found. That's where my mind wandered Pete. Have a very happy Easter. I hope the sun shines on you my friend.

Chris

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

your mind is right on course. happy easter chris ... :)
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you my friend. All good things for you:)
This was something special. Keep writing.

R.J

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

thanks r.j ... :)

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Added on April 12, 2022
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Pete
Pete

Boston, MA



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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..