Message in A Bottle

Message in A Bottle

A Poem by Pete
"

When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. - Thoreau

"
Message in a bottle from Ireland washes ...

would you uncork me?
if i washed up on your shore
read my note and see



© 2025 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to console yourself with the bravery of minks and muskrats. A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things..” - Thoreau

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Added on October 17, 2025
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Author

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..