and yet… the infinite zeroes, themselves – something. Being emerging in from non-being. Strike a match, flame appears from nowhere. Nothing. I love your mind and poetry Robert, sorry I don’t respond more often…
I bet it has! My mind tends to wander the mystery of the entrance when I wonder the mystery of the exit. Or is it exit-no-exit? We know so very little. I place a ridiculous amount of faith in that.
It sure does. I’ve wrestled and danced with It for as long as I can remember. The older I get the slower the dance, the quieter the music… and I’m far more easily led –by the Nothing.
and yet… the infinite zeroes, themselves – something. Being emerging in from non-being. Strike a match, flame appears from nowhere. Nothing.
I love your mind and poetry Robert, sorry I don’t respond more often…
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Thank you, Chris! Nothingness has been on my mind lately. 🙂
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I bet it has! My mind tends to wander the mystery of the entrance when I wonder the mystery of the exit. Or is it exit-no-exit? We know so very little. I place a ridiculous amount of faith in that.
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It boggles the mind, doesn’t it?
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It sure does. I’ve wrestled and danced with It for as long as I can remember. The older I get the slower the dance, the quieter the music… and I’m far more easily led –by the Nothing.
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The dance has certainly slowed, as has the music, and the silences within.
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This is an exquisite poem.
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Thank you, Dana. A little hendecasyllabic philosophy with a good dose of self pity. 🙂
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Congratulations on the publication of your emotive poem.
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Thank you, Liz. It still feels good!
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You’re welcome, Bob!
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Too much of it sometimes, but then again…
Congratulations! (K)
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It’s either too much or not enough.
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Congratulations on this work on being forced into the unknown
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Thanks, Derrick. I admit to being incredibly curious about it, while simultaneously wanting to avoid it. 🙃
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“The eternal zip,” indeed. Well done, Bob!
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Thanks, Cate. I’m fascinated by the Big Nothing, but am in no hurry to experience it. There are no do overs.
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But, but …. I’m counting on the do over! 🙂
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Stunning, Robert! I love your poetry!
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Thank you, Barbara. That means a great deal to me. 🙏
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Maybe it’s all a typographical mystery. Is it full of zeros or ohs?
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Yes. Or maybe. 😜
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