Redux
Feeling and analyzing as the inchoate rises in my mind.
I’m leaning into what arrives.
Layering thoughts to complete some insight.
I’m crafting wisdom.
Nothing is random in expression.
I’m sharing what’s important.
Who does it touch?
I’m hoping it’s you.
Wisdom
Older and wiser
Acting more silly
Unintended Strategy
She’s always his unrequited.
That’s how she won him over.
Love
I love you most
When you say very little
And do what’s needed
To keep me smiling
Cracked
I drink too much
Because I cannot bear
To see my sober self
In the mirror
It reminds me of
Every bit of
what’s wrong with me
The day you left
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Jia-Li Yang (Cassa Bassa) works with disadvantaged people. She is constantly inspired by their resilience and strength. Her work has been published in the Australian Poetry Journal; The Poets Symphony, Creation and the Cosmos published by Raw Earth Ink.; Heart Beats published by Prolific Pulse. Her blog https://flickerofthoughts.com This is Yang’s first feature on The Short of It.
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Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #146
the oldest leading
by default
the youngest following
by command
he trusts his brother’s wisdom
until he finds his own
Inspired by Eugenia’s Weekly Prompt – Surreal & Reena’s Exploration Challenge #225
my muse leads me down a magical path
into a land of the surreal
yet laced within reality
thoughts of wisdom emerge
intertwined in the insanity
a balance of this and that
finding meaning in words
gives us precious guidance
poetry is insight given and paths taken
I was amused by the imagery this piece evoked but the wisdom of this piece is spot on! Enjoy!
just being human
gives you the power
an ability, albeit unconsciously
are you even aware of this gift
influence affects you and others
see great characters emerging
personal development impacted
behaviors redirected maybe
it shapes policies
hoping attitudes will improve
for gained greatness within
with viewpoints in check
swaying lives that hang in the balance
hoping poor habits can change
their evolution impacted positively
helping find a way towards more caring
without us even knowing, not always for good
tread carefully with this power
who, why, how and what you affect
it could haunt you or lift your spirits
the importance
of life
has always been questioned
ascertaining an understanding
of life
is millennia+ old
the knowledge and wisdom
of life
has always been grasped
but only by the ones who dare examine it
What began with a hellish entrance, should hopefully end with a tranquil release.
Early on, I didn’t know I aspired to be wise. Learning is one challenge that never ends. Lessons bombard us irrationally throughout the entirety of our reality.
I only hope my end game has seen just enough experiential, peaceful growth from comforting knowledge so my essence feels it is ready to go.
I am
but a single layer
in the foundation
of humanity.
Every good deed
and
humane act
strengthens it.
The hope,
my life
contributes wisdom
to the next generation.
Feeling and analyzing as the inchoate rises in my mind.
I’m leaning into what arrives.
Layering thoughts to complete some insight.
I’m crafting wisdom.
Nothing is random in expression.
I’m sharing what’s important.
Who does it touch?
I’m hoping it’s you.
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