There used to be a lake here but
it too is just drained now. I may have once
been a ghost of water
able to enter and exit places without recognition,
able to touch a mouth and not leave a
taste or a mark – just
the sensation that something has been there
to calm a need.
Some days now I’m more just the spirit
of fire.
A ghost of smoke
A ghost of echoes
A ghost of ghosts
And I could truly be of the same amount
of use. My grass is overgrown.
Hasn’t been cut in weeks and I just
don’t give a damn. All my guitar strings are dead.
My Social Distortion vinyl skips on all my
favorite parts
because that’s where I’ve accidentally placed myself
again.
My fingers pressing in involuntary, pushed
by the weight of all I’ve done and failed to do.
I’m so full of everything. I’ve taken in so much
of what the world has to give, and I’ve
tried to take back so much of what life has
stolen. But sometimes I still can’t feel it.
There used to be a lake here but
it too is just drained now. I break in
in the middle of the night and step right
into its tomb.
This crater overflows with me
and I think maybe nothing and no one
will ever be able to hold all that I am now.
Reblogged this on superrobotparty and commented:
masterful!
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I feel this flowing through my veins.
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I’m glad I could write something that makes you really feel. I’m honored.
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❤ You're incredible 🙂
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This is an extraordinary piece! I really enjoyed it all 13 times I read it! Nice work, Nathan.
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Thank you very much, Nicole. You’re so extraordinarily talented and it means a lot to have a compliment like that coming from you.
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That was fantastic. Fantastic! FANTASTIC
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Thank you very much. I really, really admire your work. It’s always something extremely powerful and real. I’m glad that you enjoyed this piece.
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I really felt this piece. I have experienced the same state of being. Great work Nathan.
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Thank you. It’s always wonderful to know that people can reach out and understand and connect to other people through art. I’m glad we could connect that way.
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Nathan McCool
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Nathan is a wonderful poet and a wonderful musician. This piece reflects the depth of his work. Jasper
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Aw shucks! You’re gonna make me blush. Honestly though, thank you very much for the kind words. I’m glad to be a part of SD.
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Love this Nathan– your soul shines through.
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Thank you. It’s always wonderful to hear from you and that’s an incredible compliment from someone who always shines so brightly.
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Well, that leaves me kind of speechless. As I am sure you know, we rarely see ourselves with same eyes that others see us. Know that I see your light Nathan– its there and its beautiful.
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Reblogged this on Brave and Reckless and commented:
Nathan McCool dazzles on Sudden Denouement
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You already know you’re one of my top favorites.
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I assure you the feeling is mutual, Sam. I’m still rereading your stuff all the time.
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<3333!!!
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Wow! I love this!
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Well thank you!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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This dives deep
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Thank you Aurora.
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