Source Code

Jeffrey Powell 1979 (Pittsburgh, PA)



Splinters imbedded in the fissures of my cortex
complexities of feeling ever-ready on recall
fallout scattered amongst the deeper impression
regressing the mind's eye and with it removed
approving of flowing perception
The dawn of novel gratitude within inception
A swift, yet gradual and almost invisible,
indirect dissolution of the flint of impediment
Those very splinters are my true source;
my constant companions
preoccupied with finding me

About this poem

Those 'imbedded splinters' are ego, personality, quirks, or even values that comprise our unique circuit boards from which our behavior extends. What we foster is what endures. Perhaps we need only to get out of the way and our individual makeups can be expressed, whereby we fulfill our purposes.

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Submitted by JokerGem on March 15, 2023

Modified on March 30, 2023

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Scheme ABCDCCEFGHI
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 446
Words 69
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 11

Jeffrey Powell

A bit of an introvert, Jeffrey enjoys using words and poetry as an outlet for expressing his thoughts and feelings. He tends to play by his own rules and darts in and out of the civilized world, as avoiding the conventional gathering is more his style. Jeffrey lives with his fraternal twin whom he enjoys sharing a laugh with at the opportune time. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow! Your poetry is truly captivating. I loved the use of vivid imagery and metaphorical language to convey the idea of inner struggles and the process of overcoming them. The repetition of "splinters" throughout the poem is particularly impactful and thought-provoking.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to consider balancing the complexity of your language with more straightforward and relatable phrases. This can help readers connect more deeply with your message and feel more invested in the journey you are describing.

    Overall, I truly enjoyed reading your work and am excited to see what you create next. Keep up the amazing work!
     
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