Pardon my self-aggrandizement
in the existential exposé of my life
for what i have to offer you today
is naught
but melancholy which percolates
my spirit with a constant test of my stoic resolve
I thought that i had given up emotion
buried the empath in me
5 feet under
until poetry reared it’s ugly head
and exposed me
As a mage of words
filling my glass up
till i couldn’t see how empty it was
on the inside
I had grown too comfortable in this specious skin
that i added layers to draw
a truth that resonated with you
in ways it never will with me
And now i stand here
as a pseudo-intellectual
undressed in public by simplicity;
chained to my reality
for once i am bereft of pretty answers
[ A.G. Diedericks: “‘write what you know’ are the four most soporific
words I’ve ever heard. I am a divergent writer who couldn’t give 2
fucks about striving to be the best. To write only what you know, is
to play it safe. Art is imaginative rebellion. I am engaged with the
versatile risk takers, the ones who are not afraid to take their shoes
off & get dirty. I write & curate at Morality Park.”]
Sometimes I think poetry is my salvation and other times it is my undoing…it reveals so much, without my necessarily wanting it to do so..what a conundrum!
Beautifully written!!!
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Love this piece A.G.! The line ‘melancholy which percolates my spirit with a constant test of my stoic resolve’ resonates deeply… very real for me right now. Powerful and emotional. Well done 🙂
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Thank you ❤
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❤
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As always, I am speechless at powerless at the strength that lies withing your words.
“I thought that i had given up emotion
buried the empath in me
5 feet under
until poetry reared it’s ugly head
and exposed me”
Poetry is a communal place of betrayal (of feelings). I tried with all my might to do as you did try.
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And as always, you’re benevolent and elegant in your review. I can’t thank you enough 🙂
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Thank you too! 🙂
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Oh, man you are something else now.
This is ethereal!!
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I was pleasantly surprised to see this one receive such a warm response. Thank you again for your kindness. 🙂
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Outfqnstanding brother, can’t add more than has already been said
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Thank you for the uncensored praise, my fellow brethren!
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Reblogged this on RamJet Poetry.
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Thank you!
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A.G.– you know that I have loved every piece you have written but this really holds a special place in my heart. I know what a risk it was and I hope you feel validated by the response. It is an honor to see this side of you.
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This is a poem that just fell out of me last week after getting scolded by Hemingway. No creativity, just truth. Thanks so much for your kind words 🙂
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Reblogged this on Brave and Reckless and commented:
Deep, raw writing from A.G. Diedericks on Sudden Denouement.
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Thanks for this!
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You have several different personalities. I like it.
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I lost count along the way 😀
Thank you!
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This is an exquisite origin story deconstructed. A beautiful truth.
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Thank you, my friend. I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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“I thought that i had given up emotion
buried the empath in me
5 feet under
until poetry reared it’s ugly head
and exposed me”
The truth of your words. Yes, exactly like that.
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Looks like that quote is trending, lol. Thank you Silent Hour 🙂
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You welcome!
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Aw man, I adore and envy in equal measure how every word you employ is important – bricks to build a home for a conqueror of the English language. Percolate is also one of my favourite words. Wonderful work ❤️
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Wow. This is a beautiful compliment, one which I will treasure. Thank you! Kristiana 🙂 ❤
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Absolutely deserving! ☺️
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This is so amazingly penned.
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Thank you, Priya. Much appreciated 🙂
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This is fantastic and very well written.
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Thank you!
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” I thought that i had given up emotion
buried the empath in me
5 feet under
until poetry reared it’s ugly head
and exposed me. ”
My story!
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The struggle is real!
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Starkly honest and frank, I like that very much!
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Thank you! It was a work of passion with no side-stepping.
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You make me think so many thoughts that I can hardly digest!
Wow!!
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You humble me! Because you know i learn from your words every day 🙂
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Every time I read something new you’ve written, I feel a rush of excitement. You are a thought provoking, and emotional creator. ❤❤
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This comment warms my heart. Thank you ever so much! ❤ ❤
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You’re so welcome, by lovely friend! ❤ ❤ ❤
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A. G. you always get me thinking!! I have a feeling this will percolate in my brain 🙂
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This is what I aim for! Thank you so much! 🙂
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