Be Lovable Still, All You Lonely Hearts

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Attention weathered hearts and hands!
 
Remember what defines you;
even in the face of hardship
reinforce a stern bow
 
Never lay down your weaponry 
to those naive to the weight of your boom
be it a Bic, an Apple, or a bizarre cranium
accept no less than respect coming in 
and exuding out of you
                                            in fertile bloom 
 
Accept your flaws (theirs, too)
value your quizzical nature
and contain administered judgement
of public events and beings
when sensibly able
 
Declare over-analysis a waste of flavor
rotting away a soul's marrow to ta
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Exercise reflection.                                   er   
alleviate active, tired muscles.                   s
and treat yourself to acceptance;
not as a foamy dollop
but as hearty soul food
 
Be lovable still
with unrelenting convictions flourishing
 
Unearth courage, instill honest values
Practice poise and preparedness to establish
(parameters)
and reap ripened potential
encapsulated within your greatest moments
 
All frozen, band-less digits
be more than categories define!
be spirited, be humble, stand tall,
and be free
Author's Notes/Comments: 

First piece I've been able to finalize in months - all came together in about 90 minutes or so

 

2012

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LovingLovelace's picture

Nothing I can say would match

Nothing I can say would match how I feel about this poem.

I like it, but that is not a strong enough adjective.
It calls, beckons, so loud yet you must listen for it.

I am not sure if this came out right.... >.<

I really like this, the word usage and the meaning. Everything.

Love,
LovingLovelace


If your mirror doesn't find you one of the most beautiful people it has ever seen, punch it and find a better mirror.

deepblue's picture

I truly appreciate it :) take

I truly appreciate it :) take care and keep writin!

allets's picture

Bizzare Cranium

90 whole minutes well used - the sage speaks and the audience sleeps, yesterday we had a parlor discussion on how to reach masses of poor of brainpower, umph, and ability to read. We decided it was hard to get past the mythologies of anyone of any class or social strata - Ella/croonette or Harvard/gravedigger - deny truth in favor of grandma's and great grandpa's truisms. Brick walls give me a headache - a thought provoking write as always - allets


 

 

deepblue's picture

my apologies for not

my apologies for not responding sooner are overshadowed only by my gratitude for your insight - thank you :)