Inspired by the song, "Mr. Cellophane" from the musical, "Chicago." The title, "It's All Over" is obviously a "double entente."
It’s All Over
It’s all over
It’s not just me
I am not odd
I am not alien
I am human
Some would say a poet
a romantic fool
But I am not alone
I have a yen
For soothing rain
On my naked sunburnt skin
For a hot mineral spring
Flowing forth from the depths
Onto my aching muscles
And much deeper still
Into my soul
And into the essence of me
Like many others I have
This yearning to be noticed
This craving to be accepted
This aching to be held
This desire to be desired
This wish to mean something
This hunger to matter
This thirst to be needed
This longing to belong
This dying to be loved
The yearnings and desires you speak of ring true in all who have yearned for love. Beautifully and tenderly written words... of the deep feelings that dwell in your soul. Joy L. Hale
You are certainly not alone, dear Regis. Your words will strike many a heart and soul, as they do mine. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself. ~Love and hugs, Elizabeth
Yes ,how true,it IS 'all over' the world,that need to be loved
and your poem says it so well for all of us.I,FOR SURE,am one of those who do call you:'A POET'because you certainly are.
Best wishes always
from
Kay
Regis this was very touching and just to let you know as if you cannot tell from all your great reviews .You do matter to all and are adored by many .Furthermore, you have heart for others and a big one actually so just to let you know ,your far from alone as friends sure make a difference and truly care for you!
Regis, We all need to feel love to survive. We all have feelings cause we are human. We need to feel accepted and not rejected. It is all over! We all feel the same way and just need a warm hug to make our day! Take care, ~Chessly
OMG Reg you know definitely I can identify with this entire piece word for word. Your chosen subject isn't about being all over, it is about being. If only everybody in the world would just let us be who we are, no matter who it is that we are, they should just let us be. It would make the world a much better place to live. Thank you for sharing this soul baring piece.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2011
Regis ..your poetry always warms my heart..there is a gentleness in your writing..a soothing element..something that makes me want to really KNOW you..all these years on AD has gifted me with the awareness that a SOUL like you graces not only this site but everywhere you go..thank you for always lighting up my corner of the world.
I am not a fan of the flow mainly in the first two stanzas. It's not smooth from line to line in my opinion. I think the following line could be rewritten: But I am not alone in this. I would definitely work on this poem a little bit. It could be tightened up and made better - mainly focusing on first stanza. The poem sounds emotional and that is a good thing. People might even relate to it. Good first draft I'd say.
Well Penned Regis
Enjoyed this one much
peace be with you
William
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on January 19, 2011
Its never over darlin....you will find the woman of your dreams ..your heart is so loving sweet man....and for some reason it doesnt tell me your posting ..I love your work never forget that sweet Regis...take care OK..Hugss
Love Always,
Chanti Lace xoxo
The fact that you can recite this poem in French should wow any lady into your orbit, Regis!
It's true, though, romantic souls have to keep their hearts well hid from the cynical and the hard-boiled. 'Be careful, strive to be happy!' as the Desiderata advises so wisely.
From deep within your soul this poem poured in easy flowing ink to the page. There were no erasures no rethinking. No searching for the right words. It reads right, it feels right because it is what makes you who you are Regis. Bang up job my dear friend. You write poetry with great ease. Please keep it coming to us. I bid you love and peace my dear friend. Jon Michael
WHEN THE FEELINGS ARE GONE...YOU KNOW IT. SAD...BUT TRUE. SO VERY WELL DONE REGIS AND I AM GOING TO KEEP THIS ONE. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Excellent twist, Regis, and reminds me of a beautiful croon tune of the Perry Como-type, redolent with the romance and heart-on-sleeve wearing of the 40s. Our human condition never changes and you have captured the universality of it here in compelling lines. xx
As Yogi says, it aint over till it's over--I hope.
Love the way you write, Regis. And Regis, ny friend,
if you're odd, we're all odd, living our lives through
a pen. And what's wrong with that? -gene.
It really is "All over" Regis. (I'd like to be on that schooner in the picture right now myself.) Nicely done and thought provoking while entertaining.
Always the best to you,
Jim
Excellent depth to this piece, Regis. You let us glimpse some of the many insecurities we all carry with us day to day. Thank you for sharing. Love and Hugs,
Sheila
You are pulling and pushing all the same time tearing your heart, but again you stay at the centre, knowing you have company, you are not alone, your soul is flying high, seeing all this, deeply entwining.
Hugs! Jasmin Horst
It is all over, that is for sure, Reg, but then there are others who live with fear and seek the opposite. Life is an oleo of emotions coming at us in all directions. Affirming poetry, Reg.
Take care,
Sherry
I love your voice Regis. You are so real. Thank you for always sharing just what I love to read. Love and Light. Karen
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on January 14, 2011
a lot of passion behind this one. i really love poetry like this. spring in the stomach type poetry where you don't write for a while, then all these emotions build to a crescendo and gush out onto paper. combine that with a talented pen and you have the perfect poem. hope you're doing well these days. can't imagine how cold it must be up your way.
It's all over and over, isn't it Reg! I feel this one in the core of my being, as if I should have written it.. it's what is in human beings ... thank you for sharing...
I can certainly identify with your excellently written poem. I bet it describes the majority population. With an absence of the things your poem mentions, nothing we have seems important. Yet, even when we feel these needs are unfulfilled in our lives--there is still hope and expectancy that they will be filled. There is always tomorrow...
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It’s all over"
How right you are, Regis! I'd say most everyone is looking in the wrong places! Pity!
Lena
love,
Gina
and your poem says it so well for all of us.I,FOR SURE,am one of those who do call you:'A POET'because you certainly are.
Best wishes always
from
Kay
Denise
hug
Kat
And you just hang on for the ride. We at lease get poems out of it, and yours shine.
John
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
Blessings,
vesna :)
Peace,
Dayvid
carolyn
Lena
Enjoyed this one much
peace be with you
William
Love Always,
Chanti Lace xoxo
It's true, though, romantic souls have to keep their hearts well hid from the cynical and the hard-boiled. 'Be careful, strive to be happy!' as the Desiderata advises so wisely.
best wishes kenny
Tout est fini, would you say in French, or c'est partout?
Whichever it is, the meaning is well taken.
Beautiful job, mon ami, beautiful job!
...late, I know, but HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
Slo Poke
Hugs, Diana...
But in the end. . . .
No one wins.
Very Sobering !!
db
It's all over," that's for sure, regis. "It's all ovr." God bless!!
Anna
Ron
Daniel
Love the way you write, Regis. And Regis, ny friend,
if you're odd, we're all odd, living our lives through
a pen. And what's wrong with that? -gene.
Be always safe,
Karen
Always the best to you,
Jim
Sheila
Peace, love and light,
Amber
And here I thought it was "just me" :) Nicely written and speaks for all souls even if they don't realize it.
Micki
Hugs! Jasmin Horst
We all feel this way,at times,hoping to be fulfilled someday...
Love,
Eileen
Very beautiful and touching. It's like a desperation for love.
Mary
Blessings,
Christine
Take care,
Sherry
Blessings,
Christine
Peace
Tony
In Spirit,
Bear
Chip Bergeron
It is only over when you say it's over
Don't say it.
God Bless,
Lew
when it's all over
it will have only just begun
(oh see how quick that song arrives?)
Love's Beauty Knows Your Soul
Love Always Vickie xo
Cheers,
Dan