Kestril's Rhythms and Groove: In Search of Nuance

In Search of Nuance

This is the bleeding heart
that shines the mirror
begging you not to look away.

This is the ram
unafraid to challenge
both demon and angel,
demanding a response.

These are the hands
cramped from the sorting
of seed from stone.

These are the throats
swallowing worlds of emotions
while looking for a space to scream.

This is my heart
in search of nuance.

All I find is a mirror.

Photo by 卡晨 on Unsplash

Song Choice: For What It's Worth covered by Stevie Nicks

Liner Notes for this Groove: This poem is linked to Poets and Storytellers United's Friday Writings

8 comments:

Debra She Who SeeksApril 25, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Too deep for the likes of me, Rommy!
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Rosemary Nissen-WadeApril 26, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Wow, this is powerfully emotional!
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RajaniApril 26, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Love this poem, Rommy... "This is my heart
in search of nuance...." Wonderfully written...
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alan1704April 26, 2024 at 5:28 AM
sometimes all there is is a mirror - Nicely done.
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Penelope NotesApril 26, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Yes, where did the nuances go? Few things are simply black and white in life. Oftentimes, it far easier to ignore the complications, paradoxes, rationalizations and confusions of language. The challenges of trying to express all this sometimes really does make you want to scream.
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HelenApril 26, 2024 at 6:41 PM
I have read & re-read this amazing poem several times .. it is fascinating and so incredibly thought-provoking. Thank you for gifting us.
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J Cosmo NewberyApril 27, 2024 at 3:07 AM
A lot of food for thought in that. Thank you.
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purplepeninportland.comMay 3, 2024 at 7:50 PM
"These are the throats
swallowing worlds of emotions
while looking for a space to scream."

This is outstanding, Rommy!
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