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Didactical Diktat
by jude forese → (All Poetry by jude forese)
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Sometimes life’s outcome no longer matters

When the table you set
Is empty of guests

When the poem you’ve just written
Will be read by no one

And the stars shinning brightly
Only blind you with the night

And your voice
Is the final echo
Fading off distant walls

Sometimes all the faces you see are so full of motion
As yours seem to slide off the face of the earth.

Is this poem a solemn decree
Written to dishearten thee?

Or is it just a didactical diktat written to relegate me?







*hello AD community ... i am on vacation running round the countryside ... will catch up reading as soon as time allows ;)
 

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 Reviews of "Didactical Diktat"
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on July 26, 2005
Hello, whose page am I on here? Are you shrinkin? You've lost two names in about the last month... you're not up for the Gold Watch and Pipe and Slippers yet are you? The age rings on your fingertips don't say 60, and THAT's when I thought you were going for the Mount Parnassus residency... then I'll have to "shin up a star" (LOVE that typo!) just to say Hi, which will be a bit of a longer trek than just poppin over here. You don't dishearten me, Thee. So you can just put your DD-gun away and get back on that rostrum! :))

... Neat write, Jude. It's good to know that all space cadets can feel alone on Voyager 1 at times. On the other hand, a good dose of self-adjustment can be a good thing if we are in danger of outgrowing our own boots - and less embarrassing than having someone else do it for you. As for me, I'm waiting for the knock on the door from the foot-measurer EVERY second! :)) LOL K xx

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on July 25, 2005
You know, navel lint is truly underrated. More folks should be so introspective, Shaman. As long as you remember to connect with the rest of us, as you surely do. Cool write. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on July 24, 2005
it sure will bring some attention to you
you need not worry about that subject
not a poet of your caliber.
Great write Robert

William .....peace

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on July 24, 2005
A serious poem with a silly name.

Ron

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on July 24, 2005
Superb write Jude, enjoy your vacation.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga
Reviewed on July 24, 2005
Dear Jude,

Powerful message conveyed... as for the questions, you already had the answers! Exceptional thought provoking write.

Enjoy your vacation... but why run, when you should stroll and experience the beauty ;-)

Warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon
Reviewed on July 23, 2005
Beautiful words are written here. Have a safe vacation, enjoy. :o)

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on July 23, 2005
I have a feeling your vacation will turn into more poetic masterpieces... relax and enjoy...

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on July 23, 2005
That question you posed, Jude... I trust it will be answered on your travels, though I believe you will find the answer inside yourself, where all questions find their answers.

Have fun! katy xox

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on July 23, 2005
Your poems will be stuck on this earth forever.
Have a great vacation Robert!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 23, 2005
I find your words thought-provoking, Jude. Enjoy your vacation. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Very nice. Have a great vacation.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Sad, painful ode to loneliness..

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Fantastic write Jude, now just enjoy your vacation!

Peace, Carole

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
knowing your spirit of positive actions I would have to guess, "A didactical diktat written to relegate me." :-)

Then again there is that other side that shows up from time to time that would fit, "Is this poem a solemn decree Written to dishearten thee?"

I have felt many of these feelings in the past few years. To acknowledge them is a good thing so the emotion cannot eat you up alive. Are you ready for the good feelings that follow this? :-)

Great write!

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
very nice

Reviewed by Sandra Mushi
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Wonderful write, Robert!

God bless,

Sandie.

Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Robert,

Fantastic! :) Have fun, you--drop by Texas, if you can--

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Ahhh, take either ideological path and one arrives at a truly superb poem:-)

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Sounds More Fanatical Than Didactical!

TRASK

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
smell some flowers, run barefoot through the grass, and, btw, who the hell cares why and wherefore... we just want lots more :) Dawn

Reviewed by Roger Ochs
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
You don't do diktats. Only a fiat ex luxor.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Both me thinks...but hey have a nice vacation okay...and surfing along those dusty roads {if any} here are alot..lol..listen to those noisy beetle mocking you......thats me being jealous!!

Hurry back when ever times allows you!!

Love Tinks

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
By the time of your return, I will have it all thought out. Meanwhile, your words are well put, and another top-drawer poem placed by your name. - Bill

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
I think it's both. Whichever, it is a fine write to ponder and besides it does what I needed.Thanks for the fix;-)
Be well and enjoy!

Eileen

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
I hope you have a great vacation, Robert. Thank you for this intense and thought provoking poem to get us "Ace Junkies" through another few days. Keep safe and enjoy all the splendors for the rest of us working stiffs.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
interesting perspective

Reviewed on July 22, 2005
Very deep and profound poem and well on target

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
I really like this in depth poem. I've had similar thoughts, but they were never coherent, or could be put into words. Thank you for defining them for me in such an eloquent way. I hope you're enjoying running around the countryside. You deserve it! In my mind, you just sit and write poetry all of the time. I'm probably waaay off the mark there:>)

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
I hope you are enjoying your vacation....Even if you did leave the rest of us here staring at these same old walls!
Have fun Robert!
I don't think you've ever written a poem that nobody but you read..if you did it's because you didn't post it!
Take care!

Lisa

Reviewed by Jennifer Butler (Reader)
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
I am so glad you have written this intelligent poem. It makes me feel less alone, for I still have much to learn before I shut up.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 22, 2005
When the poem you’ve just written
Will be read by no one

Well I just read this one, and I liked it very much, Robert.

And I hope you are having a truly marvelous time 'running round the countryside.'


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