Sensitive

You can't carry nitroglycerin on a public bus, too many bumps and jostles

Fine crystal on a dancing floor is bound to end in pieces to be glass fossils

Such people must travel alone, where ere they go, all their life through

Nursing a rabid dog is not a nurturing thing for even a sensitive person to do

Do not try to kiss an oncoming bullet whether from friend or foe

one that does, in their giving, may hurt themselves, even in a magic show

A pushed rope seldom goes where intended, it rarely goes too far

Always moving, a pendulum travels but goes nowhere, unlike a car

To the moon attracted, by meteors distracted, loosing track of the north star

As time unravels in your travels, how far do you have to go to get to where you are?

Either drawn or shed blood, flows in a past of either drought or flood

Without a storm drain, when you pray for rain, you have to deal with the mud

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think I am a distracted meteor and the last few years have had enough blood drawn...I could start a flood.

[Soren]

Thank you Jacob I too am constantly distracted. Appreciate the read and comment my friend

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This is so clever...all of the cliches when put together give us solid reasoning.
A smart poet you are. I am sure you have a really solid storm drain and the mud won't reach you.
j.

[Soren]

Thank you my friend but don't go blowing too much smoke up my a*s people will take me for a chimney. Appreciate the read and most kind words have a great day

[RomaJ]

This really speaks to the quiet strength it takes to be sensitive in a world full of sharp edges. Each line feels like a truth learned through experience -- tender, yet edged with wisdom. I love how your metaphors unfold with both caution and compassion.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your read and kind words of support. I deeply appreciate your interpretation and words of encouragement

[Chris Shaw]

This poem titled Sensitive offers plenty of fine examples of advice and warning to the reader. There are some people who are best left to make their journey in life alone, quite clearly. A lesson here read and understood. Enjoyed the read Soren.

Chris

[Soren]

Thank you Chris for the understanding comment. Yes there are those that pick on every word said every intonation interpreted as a threat or demeaning statement reacting with affront or anger. Such people must travel life alone for they are too prickly to be with anyone. Thanks again my friend