I shoot beyond the stars, searching for anything remotely interesting
The path is never straight, I work the bends like Wesley Gibson
To my surprise it’s not yet illegal, having a mind this far-reaching
But that’s the thing about writing — poetry,
It uncovers doors that need opening
Concealing enough wisdom to showcase those that need closing.
Apologies your grace. You have no part to play in this race,
I switch lanes of thought in whichever way gives me the most peace
Clocking laps on my mind’s tartan track with inexplicable ease
But that’s a truth I’m encouraged not to say openly
If these arbiters are to have their way
I would behave appropriately
Adhering to all manner of doctored humility.
Re-direct your attention if my gift rubs you the wrong way
Because in this world, I hardly know how to behave
I let volatile thoughts loose like the gameplay loop of the untitled goose game
You can’t keep it a secret when you have this much talent in spades
In a world that edges you towards monochrome,
I bear a series of colours — emotions, that burrow themselves within me —
— Think Dutch tulip fields — stretching as far as your eyes can see.
With that said, dear reader,
I would like to take this moment to tell you
That this piece won’t end with a profound lesson
I won’t lie and tell you I’m losing sleep over what’s happening
I owe you more than that.
There is no message. No virtue signalling.
In this specific moment. All I care about is us, and this simple the truth:
“You read what I had to say. And for that, I love you”
– O.D. ©2020
Art by: mrssEclipse
O.D. 
Amazing piece ❤
poetry opens unopened doors
Thank you Macrine ❤️
Indeed 🙂
This is a phenomenal piece, Dante! It seems like you have spent a lot of time with the intricate structuring of this particular piece. The themes are accentuating the emotions a reader encounters while reading this piece.
“To my surprise it’s not yet illegal, having a mind this far-reaching”
You really are fond of dry humor and satire in your pieces and it is an amusing delight to read such lines in your pieces.
If I had to define poetry? I would really admire this definition of yours, poetry about poetry:
But that’s the thing about writing — poetry,
It uncovers doors that need opening
Concealing enough wisdom to showcase those that need closing.
The imagery is a palpable contrast to the message at the end. The imagery is fierce, a sense of belonging to your ideas, a sign of security and self-esteem in one’s thoughts and the message at the end are soft, soothing, hopeful and lovely. I also admire the title you have chosen for this piece.
It was a delight to read your work as always.
Stay safe!
Stay happy and healthy!
Enigma 🙂 ❤
Thank you Enigma, I loved reading what you had to say. To know you enjoyed it gives me joy. I hope all is alright with you. Thoroughly excited to read what you have in store for your audience as well.
Stay safe ❤
I really enjoy the different themes that you write and it was a delight to read your work.
I’m humbled by your kind words. I feel the same about your poetry as well.