As a poet, I prefer being a loner. I should say usually. Recently, however, I decided to step out of my comfort zone a bit and collaborate with David of The Skeptics Kaddish. What prompted me to was the beauty of ALL the pieces which have been posted to date. David is a wonderful poet who complements the original inspiration. The poetry he produces enhances them so beautifully!
I hope you enjoy this collaboration and please do visit his blog for more incredible writing!
Poetry Partners #38
‘My Disappearance’ by Susi Bocks of ‘I Write Her’
it’s my nature
to withdraw
when unbalanced
for no reason at all
i retreat to a safe space
like bear cubs denning
i’m not languishing
i’m dormant with melancholy
seeking shelter protects my soul
giving respite and comfort
surrounded by nothing but time
it revives me
A double acrostic blank verse poem by ben Alexander of ‘The Skeptic’s Kaddish’
Dormant with melancholy, defeated,
I seek shelter like a wounded yeti;
surround myself with simple memories;
and hibernate. Depleted by drama,
paws torn in frantic escape, I’m a pup–
py, fearful, distrustful, fitful in sleep.
Everywhere, even within me, foes lie,
anticipating my imminent plea.
Respite’s always brief. Would I had armor
against the greed, gossip and media
nonsense. Ultimately, I always bow in
concession, perhaps the greatest cynic
ever. That’s how I can stand to surface.
Wow both pieces are so very thought provoking and beautifully powerful, packed with emotion. Two great writers and an amazing result. So glad you are spreading the love David and you do it so beautifully. Thank you both!
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It was a wonderful pairing! I really loved this collaboration, and I’m not one for doing them usually. lol David did a great job! 🙂 Thank you for reading, Joni! ❤
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Great Job Susi and David! Not sure how I missed this one! 👏
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Thanks, Cindy!! 🙂
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You’re so welcome! 💖👏
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Double acrostic poem: lovely idea! I might try that!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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What an absolutely beautiful collaboration! For moments like these, surely we all step forth in delight.
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❤ Appreciate that, Jaya!! What a beautiful thing to say!
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❤ Jaya ❤ ~ thank you!
-David
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Saw this wonderful partnership on David’s blog – kudos for great poems!
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❤ Thanks, Val!!
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❤ Muri ❤ ~ thanks again!
-David
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A nice double, in collaboration and the acrostic. You complement each other well.
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Thanks, Ken! I really enjoyed participating with such a talented poet! 🙂
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❤ Ken ❤ ~ thank you!
-David
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I love both poems. They describe a behavior many of us practice but I at least had never identified. Marvelously wrought.
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Thank you, Pat!! Yes, I think we can all say we’ve experienced this feeling.
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I would think so.
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❤ Pat ❤ ~ thank you! The underlying concept is all Susi's.
-David
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thanks for sharing this, Susi!
❤
David
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BTW, Susi, for some reason, my poem looks like a single block of text, rather than a poem with separate lines ~ probably a minor formatting thing 🙂
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I will check it out! Thanks for pointing it out. I’ll take care of it when I get home. 🙂
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Fixed! Yes, it looks much better! 🙂
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My pleasure, David! ❤
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Two truly remarkable poems. Thanks for sharing 🤗😍🤗
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Thank you, Liz!! 🙂
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❤ Liz ❤ ~ thank you!
-David
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This is so beautiful and relatable😭. I felt like I was reading a poem written for me! Both poems flow seamlessly well. Particularly the way the 2nd poem gives more depth to the 1st. It’s brilliant❤️
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Oh, thank you so much, Tia! David did indeed give more volume to my thoughts. ❤ Appreciate your kindness!
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❤ Tia ❤ ~ thank you!
-David
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Oh I think both poems dovetail so beautifully. Well Chosen Susi
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Thank you, Sadje! ❤ Yes, it's like David expanded it for me.
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You’re welcome! Yes, a beautiful marriage
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❤ Sadje ❤ ~ thank you!
-David
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You’re welcome Ben.
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