Poetry Partner #38 at The Skeptics Kaddish!

Published on by Susi Bocks

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!

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Disappearance, or: Endurance 

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. 

36 thoughts on “Poetry Partner #38 at The Skeptics Kaddish!”

  1. 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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    1. 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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  11. 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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