how it shifts the light of its attention
gradually, from one thing to the next
Be like it—
don't fixate.
© Yahia Lababidi
(Image: Pixabay, by jplenio)
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On Sunlight & Attention (Micropoetry)
how it shifts the light of its attention
gradually, from one thing to the next
Be like it—
don't fixate.
Short and sweet. Splendid work. Very sharp. Brevity truly is the soul of wit. The sun also isn't bias, it doesn't obsess and supports us all evenly.
Thank you, @marcgilles, for your appreciation and also fine elaboration. Yes, the impartial sun falls on all, equally. Nothing is too mean or unworthy of it, nor should it be so for us... Peace, brother _/|_
Fixate was perfect- I did not expect it. Good job xo
Surprise is good in art; I'm glad the poem did that for you :) Thanks!
That element of surprise is not often done really well in lots of poetry I've read. Some times it seems contrived , you can tell the writer is specifically trying to shock or jolt you with some "truth". It is great when it is authentic, and honest. Leaves you changed. Two writers I love for that kind of off-handed honesty are Bukowski and Tolstoy . Bukowski is more of a "oh this poem is whatever, not very good.... oh damn " while Tolstoy is sort of a "nonchalantly mention something really astute about human nature and then continue the story without arrogantly reiterating it five times to show how smart you are " . This reminded me of that.
Terrific company, thanks for mentioning my poetry in the same sentence as Masters.
I know it’s an indication that a poem is working if I’m not straining for feeling.
I like what you say about “off-handed honesty” Here’s an echo of sorts:
Truth is a compliment paid to sentences seen to be paying their own way. —Richard Rorty
Beautiful one :)
But I am person who adore the maniacal characters which have been obsessed by one idea for a lifetime, such as a character from Edgar Allan Poe's stories or some Balzac character who is searching for the absolute :)
Thank you, my friend. 🤓
Yes, I noticed your fondness for the maniacs! And, I shared it, for the longest time, too. 'Every creative writer worth our consideration. . . . . is a victim: a man given over to an obsession.' —Graham Greene
But now, in my middle age, I am exhausted by this obsessiveness and try to seek more balance/harmony in my life and literature. 🙏🏼
There is a thin line between fixation and focus – there’s an equally thin ability in humans to recognize that line. Well penned.
Very nice distinction, sorry, I’m just getting to this, now! As with everything, Balance is key 🙇🏻♂️
The poem is nice but I love the photo.
I can take no credit for the picture (other than choosing it) so, I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, too.
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