Sense Of The Prisms : Friday Writing Essentials...

Get your body in shape so your mind will follow
In silent night or hustle-bustle of the day
Flavoring the senses with seconds running past
To and fro, sleepy eyelids close, horizon glows
Sinking meditative state at Heaven’s gate

Thankfulness is like a blooming flower Sun kissed
Hugging patchwork quilt in chilly dawning pillow
Anchors blissfulness in warm moments glistening
Nestling beside forgotten of nevermind
Kneading applies envisioning daydreaming style
Strolling yellow brick road in rearview mirror mile

Testimony of coughing percolating voice
Observes defining reactionary first sip
Aromatic within mists dreamt intangible
Serendipity has found place of yes knocking
Typesetting and its rigid rules for correctness
Signature of such richly deserved well being

Merriment filling the cup after each sorrow
Only feels lonely enough from experience
Marking determinations and the following
Entering a new universe, instant until
Never has an adverb explaining the changes
Temporary tranquil acceptance understands
Solitude trying to make sense of the prisms

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Bernard C. Apr 16, 2012, 6:40am UTC

Serendipity has found place of yes knocking - I like that rhythm :-) A toast in the moments notice :-))

Thanks for sharing and submitting to
The Surreal Circus.

William Dotani Apr 17, 2012, 1:58am UTC

I found that line accidentally while musing about whether or not I should have another beer. I was playing with the word serendipity and the effects of beer drinking. TY.

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Patricia J. Apr 16, 2012, 7:06am UTC

This is wonderful, Bill. So much serendipity from you is a blessing.

William Dotani Apr 17, 2012, 2:02am UTC

I am actually writing from the perspective of a dying man celebrating with joy, reflections and thankfulness of his very full life. Thank You.

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JOHN BECK Apr 16, 2012, 7:21am UTC

If body, heart, mind and soul are in the right place, one is best prepared for inevitable change.

Well written poetry, Bill. I like your use of sounds, such as in:
"Anchors blissfulness in warm moments glistening
Nestling beside forgotten of nevermind"

William Dotani Apr 17, 2012, 2:04am UTC

These are all unsaid of internally felt reflections of life.
I just felt this. Thank you.

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Marge H. Apr 16, 2012, 9:02am UTC

Each line is filled with hidden treasures of meaning.

William Dotani Apr 17, 2012, 2:09am UTC

How else could I write? E B White continually gives me guidance to shorten the ontological musings of John Dewey and think of Emerson & James in this pursuit. Words are like a paint brush of enjoyments.

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Sandy Moore Apr 16, 2012, 9:36am UTC

This is great.

William Dotani Apr 17, 2012, 2:10am UTC

Are you eating Frosted Flakes and confusing me with Tony The Tiger?
Thank you.

Sandy Moore May 17, 2012, 9:53pm UTC

I sure am :)

William Dotani May 18, 2012, 12:52am UTC

Greeeaaat!

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Donna C. Apr 17, 2012, 10:05pm UTC

Wonderful!!

William Dotani Apr 20, 2012, 1:53am UTC

Thank you. Two !!, eh.

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Andrea Pearson Apr 20, 2012, 11:01am UTC

This is a great example why I could never be a poet. I lack the imagination to come up with such eloquent phrases. I can create monsters and magic systems never before seen in literature, but not beautiful writing. I applaud your talent! Thanks for sharing.

William Dotani Apr 21, 2012, 1:04am UTC

That's a nice compliment. Thank you.

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Jean R B. May 2, 2012, 3:31pm UTC

Here from A Ten We Send May List

William Dotani May 4, 2012, 1:16am UTC

Thank you.

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