Ripples

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  Vixility

  A phenomenological moment where time (‘through’) and space (‘deep silence’) give rise to memories of the past (‘the not forgotten’) by the simple skipping of a rock.
  
  What these memories were is not expressly given, but this spontaneous act of skipping a rock (which may have been a shared experience) reconnects the protagonist with his/her past.
  
  Excellent piece. I would love to know the specifics behind what inspired it. more »

  LikeReply7 months ago
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    nfowke

    Thank you so much for your encouraging comments.
    
    When writing I like to link the 'emotional' with imagery of the 'tangible '.
    
    I wrote this for a 'friend' who I had not been in touch with for 40 years. I wrote and sent it, as the poem states, on impulse. The deep silence being the 'time apert', the 'not forgotten' memories of our past friendship , in a hope that the ripplles would reconnect us but knowing that the 'edges of the past' would be disturbed by my making contact. more »

    LikeReply 17 months ago
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    Vixility

    So profound, and to convey so much in so short a space. Have you heard of Hilda Doolittle? Your work reminds me of some of her pieces. You’re obviously a very gifted writer. I hope to read and see more of your work in the future.
    
    Again, lovely piece. more »

    LikeReply7 months ago
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  PaulSomerset

  Despite yet because of its short form it leaves you with a sense of uncertainty and trepidation while at the same still feeling a “ripple” of hope and opportunity.

  LikeReply 17 months ago