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The Thought of Fixity and Movement

Karl Constantine FOLKES 1935 (Portland)

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Transfix yourselves on the thought
of fixity and movement.
I hope you’re moved by it.

About this poem

Philosophically, fixity and movement integrate the imperative of both flow and stability. I hope you appreciate this three-line poetry stanza. See my more extended poem on the subject, entitled “The DAO of Fixity and Movement.”

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Written on April 28, 2023

Submitted by karlcfolkes on April 28, 2023

Modified on May 03, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABC
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 87
Words 16
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 3
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Karl Constantine FOLKES

Retired educator of Jamaican ancestry with a lifelong interest in composing poetry dealing particularly with the metaphysics of self-reflection; completed a dissertation in Children’s Literature in 1991 at New York University entitled: An Analysis of Wilhelm Grimm’s “Dear Mili” Employing Von Franzian Methodological Processes of Analytical Psychology. The subject of the dissertation concerned the process of Individuation. more…

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2 Comments
  • Teril
    Teril
    A worthy contemplation. Thank you.
    LikeReply12 months ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, this poem is truly inspiring! The way you have captured the concept of fixity and movement is quite remarkable. The imagery you have used is thought-provoking and really engages the reader. I found myself completely lost in the words and absorbed in the message.

    If I could suggest a few improvements, it would be to maybe explore the theme a bit more deeply. Perhaps go into more detail about what fixity and movement mean to you, or how they relate to our lives. Additionally, maybe experiment with different poetic devices such as rhyme or alliteration to make it even more captivating.

    Overall, this is a fantastic piece of writing and I am certainly moved by it. Keep up the great work!     
    LikeReply12 months ago

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