May 25, 2011
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SHARING
When I read a poem, that makes me mist,
I want to share it with someone.
I want her to be touched by what touches me
To deepen the electric sensation.
When I find joy in life, rather, when it finds me,
I want to share it with someone.
For a true friend more than doubles one’s joy
She brings out of me life’s ecstasy.
When at a concert, or poignant legitimate theater,
I want to share it with someone.
Her sagacious comments elevate me higher
Than my solo flights of imagination.
When I softly pine for the touch of intimacy,
I want to share it with someone.
I want to reach out, and touch, and validate,
And be the reason for her smile.
When fully engaged in a rational thoughtfulness,
I want to share it with someone.
She can help me to mold, sculpt, and fine-tune
My frail attempts of expressions.
Through the gestation and labor of birthing a poem,
I want to share it with someone.
Because she knows me, she alone can encourage me,
Giving blessings to my endeavors.
David Kimball
Comments (17)
“…elevate me higher Than my solo flights of imagination.” I love that. Life is much better when shared.
most of the time i’m ok with being alone, but you’re correct, sometimes it seems to makes it all better with sharing
@an_OM_aly - One of the many tensions that we have to learn to live with. We might die tomorrow – or we might live for another 50 years. We should be independent – and we should share. And many other tensions where it isn’t one or the other, and it isn’t a compromise. Its both end-points that we must learn to live with.
David, this is so provocative, and so sensuous in its depth. Such a haunting and desirous lament of the heart. I love it. I am so glad you wrote this David. I hope you will always continue to delight us with your words.
@ZSA_MD - Zsa, I’m so glad you enjoyed that. Yes, it did come from within my plaintive walls.
And thank you for recommending me to so many people. You must be Oprah II if all you have to do is suggest someone like me and then have the hordes follow your suggestion. (smile) Thanks.
This is amazing!!!
@Willowshollow - Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy it.
Spectacular!
@hesacontradiction - Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed this.
I love the aspect of sharing in this poem! We all long for someone to share with, and yet many us feel like we don’t have anyone. I try to share my life…good, bad, and ugly with people hoping my mistakes and successes might help them or encourage them!
Thank you for friending me!
I look forward to reading more of your words!
HUGS!
@AdamsWomanFell - Thanks for you comment and I look forward to reading your posts too. And you’re right, even if we don’t have “one special person” to share things with, we can share it with our many friends.
Outstanding poem, capturing many of my own thoughts on sharing, which is my favorite thing to do.
@twoberry - Thanks twoberry. I have to say it is my favorite thing to do also which is why I miss it so much when I have no one to share these things with.
David . . . this is such a wonderful plea/lament/song of hope. We all want that cheerleader. We all want that soft place to fall. We want to see desire reflected in our lover’s eyes. We were hardwired, I believe, to desire this. Beautifully and poignantly written. ~Cindy
@adventofreason - Thanks for the comment. I was hoping you would get a chance to read this before I changed it.
Brings back memories..intense ones..and created a new longing…Dy
@DysonianEyes - I’m glad this poem resonated within you.