There is a third thing and the fourth way
Against which all the forces strive in vain.
If only they would cease engaging the fray
They would save us all a lot of pain.
The power struggle which saps our strength
Is no part of fate or of any plan,
But a silly game of indeterminate length
That wastes our lives wherever it can.
They try and they die in a senseless war
That cannot be won and is always wrong
But at least they've added to the lore
That grows a garden from The Poet's Song...
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C. Rommial Butler
C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.
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The One and the Other
"I'm sorry for what I did and I still love you!" said the one. "How do I stop loving you?" "You don’t have to stop loving," said the other. "Stop expecting others to give you what you want in the mournful moment. Move on in Peace. Love exists independent of human interaction. When you learn that, you will find that the spark reignites, and the interaction, insofar as it is necessary, is neither burden nor blessing, but just one more signpost on our way to an inevitable resolution at the end of time."
By C. Rommial Butler8 months ago in Poets
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I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
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Beautifully phrased lines, Rommi! This is a fantastic companion piece to the artwork!
Such an inspirational poem and well written.
This is wonderful, Charles <3 You have such a way with words
Profound words! I love a poem that makes us think :) Awesome job <3
Oooo, this was so deep and beautiful. Is this for Ellie Hoovs challenge?
One can learn from a poet's work, but one must really listen as well to the words to understand. Good job.
Always prompting that deeper thinking, Rommi.
This is thought-provoking, reminds me of how much energy we waste fighting battles that never needed to happen.
THe opening line is so interesting, compelling me to read and then find myself nodding in agreement to everything that is said.
I love that first line so much