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Posted on October 4, 2017December 13, 2017 by saynotoclowns Posted in General bewilderment, PoetryTagged empathy, Grief, humans, world events

outstretched heart

I catch the evening as it floats in,

on peppered bird song

and the undulating breeze, salted-

these tiny sepulchres

vibrating with lament,

precious, sacrosanct lyrics of being

funeralled forever

in creation’s sighs

33 thoughts on “with…”

October 4, 2017 at 9:15 pm Reply
Davy D says:

Beautiful poetry Vanessa. Those last three lines are haunting. I hope that the world can soon become un-funeralled.

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1. October 4, 2017 at 10:05 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thanks Davy!
  I agree. I have been awfully melancholy today.
  I love this song. Thank God for C.H!
  
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  1. October 5, 2017 at 5:30 pm Reply
    Davy D says:
    
    I think what is going on in the world at the moment makes me feel that way Vanessa.
    
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October 4, 2017 at 10:19 pm Reply
yassy says:

So mind blowing beautiful. I love love love this

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1. October 4, 2017 at 10:25 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Hi! Wow, thank you Yasmin. Thank you. You always cheer my heart!
  
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  1. October 4, 2017 at 11:30 pm Reply
    yassy says:
    
    Your welcome dear. Thank you for writing these awesome posts.
    
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    1. October 5, 2017 at 1:24 pm Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      🥇haha here’s a cheesy medal for your kind comments 🙂
      
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      1. October 5, 2017 at 2:23 pm Reply
        yassy says:
        
        Thank you my sweets. Cherish this.
        
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October 5, 2017 at 12:54 am Reply
k'skitchenchronicles says:

Evocative and hauntingly beautiful ❤

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1. October 5, 2017 at 1:26 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thank you so much!!
  
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October 5, 2017 at 1:48 am Reply
tejasmhatre35 says:

Nice

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1. October 5, 2017 at 1:28 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thank you!
  
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October 5, 2017 at 11:40 am Reply
Ward Clever says:

Amazing, as always.

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1. October 5, 2017 at 1:36 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thank you! 🎖 Here’s a cheesy medal for you too 🙂 (Cf my comment to Yassy)
  
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October 9, 2017 at 11:55 am Reply
braedenmichaels says:

Excellent and love Crowded House! You have great taste in music

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1. October 9, 2017 at 9:11 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thank you so much!
  And thank you! 😀
  
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  1. October 9, 2017 at 9:12 pm Reply
    braedenmichaels says:
    
    Welcome 😘
    
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    1. October 9, 2017 at 9:15 pm Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      🌻
      
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October 11, 2017 at 5:20 am Reply
Kindra M. Austin says:

You are a beautiful poetess, Vanessa. Love to you! ❤

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1. October 11, 2017 at 10:43 am Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thank you soooooo much.
  And your book tore my heart out! I did not see that end coming. I literally sobbed. Thank you for writing it. It was too short imho 💕
  
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  1. October 11, 2017 at 1:10 pm Reply
    Kindra M. Austin says:
    
    You’re welcome! And thank you! ❤ ❤ I've been playing with the idea of another Magpie novel in the future. Maybe after I knock this next one out. 🙂
    
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    1. October 11, 2017 at 5:07 pm Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      Well I know my comment was a tad ambiguous, but I would support you in that decision haha
      
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      1. October 12, 2017 at 3:10 am Reply
        Kindra M. Austin says:
        
        😁 Thank you! You’re so lovely!
        
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        October 12, 2017 at 12:34 pm Reply
        saynotoclowns says:
        
        Awww and you are so kind. ✨
        
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        October 12, 2017 at 2:21 pm Reply
        Kindra M. Austin says:
        
        And 100% correct. 💙💚
        
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        October 13, 2017 at 12:21 am Reply
        saynotoclowns says:
        
        😳
        🌸
        
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        October 13, 2017 at 1:39 am Reply
        Kindra M. Austin says:
        
        😁😍
        
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October 19, 2017 at 7:49 pm Reply
marvel says:

this is a wonder- and powerful poem. But it is very painful aswell. A lot of sadness about incomprehension, disregard and hopelessness … I wish there was a line of hope.

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1. October 19, 2017 at 7:57 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Hi! Thank you for the visit, and your comment!
  Sometimes it’s just about empathy and sharing the grief of something incomprehensible. Grief needs expression. I’ve always internalised things, and it’s unhealthy. I’m working to change that.
  And grieving in community is important.
  I certainly do have hope. So many extraordinary and wonderful things can happen in terrible times. Like connecting with others 😉
  
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  1. October 19, 2017 at 8:42 pm Reply
    marvel says:
    
    Thank you for these words they are conciliatory and understandable.
    
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October 21, 2017 at 10:25 pm Reply
thereluctantpoet says:

Such a talented weaver of words! I loved the line “I catch the evening as it floats in,” Wonderful imagery!

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1. October 21, 2017 at 10:31 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  I had to tell you what happened just now…I read your comment and said out loud, “Awww, thanks Chuck, that’s so kind!” And my husband walked past and said, “Chuck Norris? Does he read poetry? Does he follow your blog?”
  BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
  
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2. October 22, 2017 at 12:13 am Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Yikes, I just re read my comment and realised that you had to be there. So not as funny reading it. You will have to take my word for it lol.
  
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