Infinitesimalisation
We are but motes, yearning for purpose37 total reviews
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Wow! This displays your polyvalent talents, not only in terms of story versus poem etc. but above all in terms of style / subject. This is a tremendous skill you have - diversity. Congratulations, Kate xx
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Wow! This displays your polyvalent talents, not only in terms of story versus poem etc. but above all in terms of style / subject. This is a tremendous skill you have - diversity. Congratulations, Kate xx
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Kate. You'll make me blush :-). I love telling my stories, but poetry is perfect for letting the juices flow as they will, and following a thought as far as it might go.
Mike
Comment from lyenochka
The title worked fine as it prepared well for the poem. As I read, I was wondering if this was writing or poetry personified as the narrator. To write with depth is being able to see the universe in infinitesimal things. But for me, the finding of self worth is in God, not the writing and definitely not in what others think of the writing.
Wonderful metaphors in your poem!
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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The title worked fine as it prepared well for the poem. As I read, I was wondering if this was writing or poetry personified as the narrator. To write with depth is being able to see the universe in infinitesimal things. But for me, the finding of self worth is in God, not the writing and definitely not in what others think of the writing.
Wonderful metaphors in your poem!
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thank you :-). For me, I suppose, god is in the writing - or at least, my spiritual connection to concepts of existence comes out through the poetry. I do so love to ponder :-)
Mike
Comment from tfawcus
This sounds like seeing infinity in a grain of sand, but from the grain of sand's point of view. It is a star of mind i find induced by looking at the night sky. A pointless spark when set against the universe, yet still a spark.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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This sounds like seeing infinity in a grain of sand, but from the grain of sand's point of view. It is a star of mind i find induced by looking at the night sky. A pointless spark when set against the universe, yet still a spark.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thank you :-). I love the idea of being ultimately tiny and worthless - it's very freeing - and that's been on my kind recently. It was obviously ready to come out.
Mike
Comment from leather
I do not have any six stars remaining, or you would get one for this. I loved this poem and the enormity it addresses. Great food for thought. Thank you for posting.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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I do not have any six stars remaining, or you would get one for this. I loved this poem and the enormity it addresses. Great food for thought. Thank you for posting.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thank you :-). If poetry be the food of thought, eat on! Thanks so much for your awesome words.
Mike
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You're welcome.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Hi, Mike I very much enjoyed your poem that comes from the melody of your art:) I wish I had a six to reward this masterpiece. This is the most beautiful and philosophical poem I have seen on this site about poetry writing. Thank you this is the best.
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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Hi, Mike I very much enjoyed your poem that comes from the melody of your art:) I wish I had a six to reward this masterpiece. This is the most beautiful and philosophical poem I have seen on this site about poetry writing. Thank you this is the best.
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Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thanks so much, Iza - I'll take that amazing compliment and feel bolstered by it :-)
Mike
Comment from Beri Bee
LOVELY! So, this about sums up, beautifully, the current/common existential crisis of "to be or not to be" as a social media presence. I think it also captures the Artists' angst... it is good, it is bad? I am everything, I am nothing. And, to me, the crazy wonderful thing is, most, if not all great truths, can be recognized by their paradox. These are like Zen koan (unsolvable riddles... that do have solutions, but can't be solved... because they are like the sand... perhaps). Which leads me to your sand image... BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! Congratulations on another word-smithy romp through the green fields of your mind. (Do you share these with another poetry group?)
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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LOVELY! So, this about sums up, beautifully, the current/common existential crisis of "to be or not to be" as a social media presence. I think it also captures the Artists' angst... it is good, it is bad? I am everything, I am nothing. And, to me, the crazy wonderful thing is, most, if not all great truths, can be recognized by their paradox. These are like Zen koan (unsolvable riddles... that do have solutions, but can't be solved... because they are like the sand... perhaps). Which leads me to your sand image... BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT! Congratulations on another word-smithy romp through the green fields of your mind. (Do you share these with another poetry group?)
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, my friend :-). I don't share anywhere else at the moment, no. It's been a great relief to rejoin Fanstory recently so I have an outlet to share. I think most writers have this dual aspect in them - self aggrandising and worthless at the same time! Thank you for your awesome words.
Mike
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I did enjoy the poem. Thank you for sharing. I pondered this poem for a while and then reread it. We do get chose what weapons we chose for life, that's for sure. I know I've alluded to this before, but your poems are unique in a good way.
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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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I did enjoy the poem. Thank you for sharing. I pondered this poem for a while and then reread it. We do get chose what weapons we chose for life, that's for sure. I know I've alluded to this before, but your poems are unique in a good way.
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Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thank you, Barbara :-). My poetry does tend towards the philosophical - I'm not very good at writing about normal things! I'm so glad you liked it!
Kike
