Outside Of Everything
A Villanelle Inspired By Words, Events And A Bouke de Vries Image
Introduction
Another personal poem, inspired by that image, something that happened on Vocal this morning, and these lines from Bob Dylan's "Joey" that perfectly describes me:
Always on the outside of whatever side there was
When they asked him why it had to be that way, “Well,” he answered,
“just because”
I am not down, I am pleased that these things came together to create this sad poem.
The music is "Human Touch" by Bruce Springsteen to accompany this villanelle.
This is the fourth poem that I have written inspired by the images of Bouke de Vries
Outside Of Everything
❌🪦🧱🖤🧱🪦❌
I Will Always Be On The Outside
Shunned And Feeling Ignored, Invisible
All I Am Feels So Trivialised
🖤
No One Noticed, But Today I Cried
The Kingfisher Stole One More Bauble
I Will Always Be On The Outside
🖤
I Believe In Me, I Have My Pride
But Locked Out, Things Feel Impossible
All I Am Feels So Trivialised
🖤
Maybe I'll Turn Round, Away I'll Ride
My Gushing Flow Become A Dribble
I Will Always Be On The Outside
🖤
My Flowing Tears Many Will Deride
My Final Words A Blurry Scribble
All I Am Feels So Trivialised
🖤
Maybe It's Time To Say My Goodbye
Even Write A Farewell Epistle
I Will Always Be On The Outside
All I Am Feels So Trivialised
❌🪦🧱🖤🧱🪦❌
About the Creator
Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred
A Weaver of Tales and Poetry
Join & Share In VSS
Creationati
Call Me Les ♥ Gina ♥ Heather ♥ Caroline ♥
Keep reading
More stories from Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred and writers in Poets and other communities.
Moon Witch Casting Luna
Introduction Angie Livingstone is an amazing artist and has provided me with inspiration for many of my stories. I look at her work and think this could keep me going for a long time, and she still keeps producing amazing artwork, which you can get from her Etsy store.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Poets
Comments (16)
You have a talent don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Very touching. I have loved everything of yours that I have read
Your work on Vocal is beautiful and thought provoking. I am sorry that you had to experience something on Vocal that made you fee trivial. Their loss for not understanding your writing and stories.
The emotions just shine through/
Here's the thing. Feeling down always seems to give you inspiration, and it helps to get those feelings out. Also, I think we have those moments, but you'll never be the outsider.
this really speaks to me, Mike
I am sorry you've felt your work was trivialized, and glad that you're letting it out in this piece. I'm also glad you chose to create a villanelle, as you have a real talent for the form, not to mention the fact that you were the poet who piqued my interest in it. Well done, Mike, and please keep sharing!
Mike you are far from trivial. You pour much into this community and your unique and musical writing style is valued by many. This poem is very heartfelt, thanks for sharing from your heart.
Writing poetry or stories is a great way to express one's feelings and getting them out and feeling better about themselves. Great work on yours.
A wonderful poem, and based on the replies, glad you’re feeling better having written it
Yes, feel validated in this emotion. It should never be trivialized-but unless someone else feels that sting, they can’t understand it. I feel exactly what you have described here in your poem. I am sorry for that and moved because I am not alone. Your talent alone is enough. Your talents blended with your transparency - masterful!! Hang in there, friend ❤️
Feeling on the outside can be one of the most scarring of emotions. A thought-provoking piece, Mike.
I know very well that feeling of being always on the outside. Not fun but it usually turns out to be only in my head... Thanks to you, I've just discovered Bouke de Vries and feel completely floored with the beauty of his works.
I hope everything turns out okay soon.
I'm so sorry you're feeling this way 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
This give you a very sad feeling 😢. There is a few typo in this line : I am not down, I am pleased that these things cane together to create this sad poem.