i keep mental souvenirs in mental
scrapbooks i loathe to cherish. each
page, another attempt at closing the
deal; yet being the ‘victor’ is a title
reserved for winners...
as a consultation, i'll claim that last
place trophy and store in a crowded
museum of blunders...
but my chin never waivers...
the horse remains saddled...
the climb, ever so steep, requires
stable hands. i reach for the sun, but
only make it as far as the clouds...
today, i'll add more photos framing
past attempts i set free but have
promptly found their way home—
unfulfilled. unpromised. left in stasis with
others while trying eyes try again...
there's a thrill in every pursuit, riddled
with unthought of roadblocks at every
other turn. but there's also a finish line.
i know it's there...
i'll focus my lens and maintain a semblance
of faith before the very windows i seek
fade into oblivion. dreams cost ample time
and effort. not a surprise at all... but
lingering in a state of wistfulness only
thwarts the act of doing...
today feels different...
today feels like the day...
today, I don’t forage alone.
the joy of pursuit is with me every step.
which leaves these objectives... they're
coming along for this bumpy ride...
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Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
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"Do It Again" the track that would ultimately open the Beach Boys final album on Capitol Records which was released on February 10th 1969 had originally been released as a single in August of 1968. The track was the first of many post-Pet Sounds era throwbacks to the early Beach Boys sound which would become continually more cliched and eventually lead the Beach Boys to the level of self-parody they would eventually succumb to in the 1980s while their closest contemporaries The Beatles nearing the end of their run in 1969 would go on to be viewed as the most influential band of all time. However, the song itself is not bad on its surface, and it opens with a futuristic sounding (for 1969) drumbeat captured by then-Beach Boys engineer Stephen Desper using tape delays on the drums performed by Dennis Wilson and John Guerin. The song has been re-recorded numerous times over the years on various Beach Boys-related projects most notably the 2011 re-recording at Capitol studios featuring the five surviving Beach Boys at the time backed instrumentally by various members of both the Brian Wilson Band and Mike Loves touring "Beach Boys" to promote the then upcoming Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour in 2012. The hammering and power drill sound at the end of the song was an excerpt from a track called "Workshop" that was to be a part of the uncompleted "SMiLE" album.
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This felt so very personal, like it could be written for only you, yet it also felt like you were speaking for me and everyone else at the same time. That line, 'i reach for the sun, but/only make it as far as the clouds...' was really powerful. What a fantastic piece, my friend :)
I needed this today! Thank you!💖😊💕
The entrepreneurial saga. Boy, do I know that tune only to well! I admire your pluck and determination, Lamar. Great poem!
This was outstanding, Lamar! I love the indomitable spirit you have.
I love this idea of the objectives coming along for the ride. Like how they are ours to carry, not some absolute to aim for.
Lamar you are an inspiration in a lot of ways. Good work.
digging oneself up from the mire into salvation. a great introspective journey.
This was both remarkably heavy but incredibly uplifting. I loved the image of the horse remaining saddled. Great poem!
Lamar, in retrospect, the bumpy ride holds much inspiration, and your poem surely uplifts the reader. I love this part: "the climb, ever so steep, requires stable hands. i reach for the sun, but only make it as far as the clouds..." ❤
When someone you admire as a writer ( and I’m sure a person) writes a poem with hope it makes all of us believe
Lots a great lines in this poem.Each inspire
Beautiful, Lamar! So much hope and inspiration.
This was so inspirational and uplifting. Loved your poem!