pulse

organic/electronic rumble and flow

a pulse organic, wreaking havoc;

electric current of power surging.

urging panic, the diagnostics

indicate the trouble, tragic.

 

a throbbing, freakish frequency

relinquishing the fallen pressure;

hit the button, brightly colored…

hover now on heaven’s doorstep.

 

in life’s impatient pulsing flow,

the blood and power find no place

to go.

 

dan © 2015

 

Music: “Toccata Ginastera,” by Emerson, Lake  & Palmer

Author's Note

Reviews

[Olivia]

I fell in love with the poem and the song.
Dan you keep adding greatness to your writing, your experimenting adds to this.

[dan]

Thank you, Olivia. Yes this was kind of experimental, didn't know how it would go over...even if it did not get a good response I was pretty happy with it. Thank you for your very kind words. take care...dan

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

The organic and the inorganic working in piratically similar semblance. Very thought-provoking write!

[dan]

I always love your reviews, Nadia. Always so original and meaningful, they are like a light brightening a darkened doorway. The doorway that leads to meaning, however well hidden. Thank you so much! take care...dan

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

it's a pleasure my friend. sorry i am a bit brief, but i am just in awe-struck :P.

[Mayank]

Yes, it certainly reminded me of all the machines attached to my dad when he was admitted in the hospital. Especially the one which monitors heart beats. How happy was he when returned home, away from that stinking and painful room.

[dan]

Thank you for your kind words, sir. I'm sorry it reawakened some bad memories for you, but I'm glad to read that your dad did indeed return home in better health. take care...dan

[jeannemarie coulter]

well penned...i like the fulguration of the images...flashing images that fit the pulse pf the words...

[dan]

Thank you for the kind words. I don't think this one was very well-received. I may have colored it a bit TOO obtusely. So your review is nice to read/hear. take care...dan

[Robert]

Dan, not sure if this is what you are speaking of but this reminds me of people in my life that have been in the hospital. All the machines hooked up to them and possibly at havens doors whether that make it or not. A powerful piece you have written. I hope I didn't interpret it wrong but if I did I think it was very visual in the words.

[dan]

I think yours is a wonderful interpretation! This piece is very much an experiment, a recipe with no measured quantities indicated. The fact that electricity and blood flow are so similar in nature brings the organic together with the mechanical, performing similar functions. Thank you for your always insightful feedback. take care...dan

[sereenaoutloud]

So erratic and powerful. That sense of a rollercoaster of emotions all happening at once, helplessness woven throughout your words.
The music really helps emphasize that!!

[dan]

Thank you sereena. I wanted to compare and contrast the pulse of anatomical meaning with the electricity pulse running the power grids. A chaotic piece of music seemed to fit in with this idea. Interesting fact: This piece of music was released in 1974, when I was a junior in high school. I graduated 40 YEARS AGO. Wow, I almost fractured my age-denial mechanism there. So glad you liked it. take care...dan

[Confuser]

Dan: I enjoyed it, and the visual and imagery you created is intense; so many interpretations; all wonderful (hope you find that alright); the feeling of helplessness comes shining through for me; that pulse, that electric current, could be adrenaline, the pulse the pace of our world, pushing people; the pressure to succeed, confusion abounds; a panic attack; everything's organic; there's a relationship. This is very good. Interesting. Thanks. Really interesting. Dale

[dan]

Dale, Wow thanks so much. This is a very experimental piece and I wasn't sure anyone would get it, let alone like it. The pulse of blood and of electrical current serve the same basic needs, one organically and the other mechanically. I REALLY like your interpretation of the piece. Thanks again. take care...dan

[Confuser]

Dan, you're welcome, but thank you....enjoyed it very much....

[B]

That machine is nerve wrecking
I know this feeling way too much

I love how you place it in such simplicity
Delivering that pulsing motion

Fabulous

[dan]

Are you saying that the music was too much? Because that was actually my intention. Chaotic sounds guide the pulse in human and electrical currents. Thank you so much for your kind words. take care...dan

[B]

The music created the entire feeling
Very cool by the way

[fattycbreezy52]

Eeww.Tha last stanza made me utter this for a moment.
I cannot imagine that blood clotting.Hard-hitting thing,Dan
But i love it:)
This pulsing flow

[dan]

Blood and electric current are the power conductors for vastly different machines. I thought that was an interesting 'compare and contrast' theme. Thank you for you feedback. take care...dan

[sinNsincerity]

Hah, I read this in a panic during the first read.

[dan]

SiS, Thank you for the kind words, they are very much appreciated. take care...dan