Monday, December 20, 2010

The Question

"How are you?"
And there are no right answers,
Only left out truths.

"How are you doing?"
So much pain,
Feels like dying.
But that is not,
what you asked.

"How are you?"
Rhetoric; stipulation,
Compelling perjury.
"I am...
Fine"

Kevin M. Shear
12-16-10
Submitted to Jingle Poetry for Poetry Potluck.

11 comments:

  1. Neatly done, your layout really focuses the readrer's attention. First time here - and I like it!


    http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/one-second/

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  2. Glad to hear from you,

    your words are extraordinary and fun!

    A++

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  3. @Ed: I'm glad you enjoyed my work. I hope you come back for more in the future.
    @Jessica: Excited to have a new face show up. I visited your site today, and was a little disappointed I couldn't follow your work with networkedblogs. I'll add you to my favorites bar and check in from time to time though.

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  4. this is different and refreshing. love it! mines here- http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/painted-hallways/

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  5. The question no one really wants answered truthfully, it skews their real intention.

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  6. Not sure if it's the music or the words or maybe a combination of both but WOW!

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  7. Nice..
    This question...I have never answered it truthfully..
    I love the words you used in the poem..
    :)

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  8. Your honesty regarding pain is inspiring. I hope your music assists in healing.

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