Poem: transparent duration – 01/12/21

as time passes
the seconds allow me to
comprehend
to ascertain
to understand

that duration is really just a
dependent notion
when one is hoping for some form
of deep contemplation

analyse the silences
the breaths unmade
the sleeves of unspoken words
heard felt seen

the trailing of ellipsis
what is this business
of wondering
waiting
delving into my open chasm
of ticking hands, unwanted and unfree?

tirades not expelled
why, there is no form in this,
shapeshifters, need to delve,
a prism of understanding
no need to be handed the key
and warranting the notion
that sadness is a well
a swirling potion
a knowing
all-knowing
sins wrought,
I didn’t commit any of them

just a misunderstanding
discomfort
but to speak further would trump
the lot of them.

should one censor choice words
when being themselves
speaking freely
no motives in place
only transparency…
(30/11/21)
Copyright © 2021 Lauren M. Hancock. All rights reserved.

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9 responses to “Poem: transparent duration – 01/12/21”

  1. 5thgenerationgirl Avatar

    Thanks for sharing such a powerful piece, it really makes me think & reflect!

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    1. Lauren M. Hancock Avatar

      Thank you so much for your comment and reading, lovely! 🥰

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  3. Navin Avatar

    Crazy intense & powerful piece…oh wow

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    1. Lauren M. Hancock Avatar

      It felt intense while writing in the moment, too! 🙂

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      1. Navin Avatar

        It can be felt 💫

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  4. Infinite Living Avatar

    analyse the silences
    the breaths unmade
    the sleeves of unspoken words
    heard felt seen

    Loved these lines. Beautiful poetry!

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    1. Lauren M. Hancock Avatar

      Thank you very much ❤ ❤ I appreciate that immensely 🙂

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      1. Infinite Living Avatar

        You are very welcome 💛

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