Just today my dearest friend
Tells me I prattle well.
That my prattling reveals who I am,
That I should do more of it.
After all a good prattle can be very cathartic.
And it’s Monday, I look at the space on my page
I wonder what words might be next
Do I try to be philosophical?
Do I speak of love, hope, resolution?
Cause my mind wanders in circles
The same thoughts, the same place
How lucky I am in so many ways
I live in a land of milk and honey
I am loved by those who know me
I feel treasured and so fortunate to be alive right now.
Keep in mind I would like to write a literary piece
One that stands the test of time
Not the mindless ditties I write day to day.
Discussions of intellectual rigour.
The metaphysical, if I actually understood it.
To sit in my backyard and thereby
Write my observations of nature
The eco system I live within.
Emulating previous ‘masters’
Who somehow got away with it.
Delve into the search for constancy
Happiness, love and endless delight.
Connecting man, his world, his inner soul
A philosophical treatise, an academic revelation.
Sit back all smug and important
Have other writers nod in my direction
There goes that man, the one of substance.
In case you wonder so do I?
Whatever all that may mean.
Rather I like to prattle
Go on about stuff
Some important to me, some not
Be whimsical, humourous,
Trite even dare I say it.
Discuss emotions, trivial issues
The cost of a loaf of bread
Apples more so than pears.
Come with me
Explore as I do
I may not always make a lot of sense
But it’s my mind, I like where it sits.
Each day as confusing as this may sound
I had teachers who would say ‘yes but if you’…’if only’
‘Could you?’….’You know’….’think more laterally’….
What ever that meant.
I write my words my way
There is little point in me writing any other way
I live with a language that gushes forth.
I marvel at your words,
You are more articulate, thoughtful
Structured, meaningful, precise
Mine meander veer in various directions
Often little intention, understanding
My direction changes as the wind.
I use you as my mentor,
We all need a mentor,
Some use me as a mentor
I find that flattering,
But I do as I can…
After all I may need them
Sooner rather than later.
Morpethroad 
Pretty good prattling there Michael. I think your friend was right 🙂
Thank you Jackie, she is a very perceptive person.
Friends often tell us the truth, now don’t they.. I think you prattled on very well Michael and I wouldn’t expect anything less.
Thank you Jenny as I said a good prattle can be very cathartic.
that it can my friend
I enjoyed this; pretty touching.
Thank you so much happy you found it so.
Michael!! You’ve said exactly what I feel about my writing. Exactly! And like you, I am so grateful to be alive right now and to have the opportunity to be who I am and say what I want for no other reason than because it strikes my fancy. How delicious it is, Michael, and how well you’ve expressed it! 😀
Thank you so much Linda. It must be the age we are at where we feel we have something to say and time to say it and maybe those who read our wisdom will benefit. If not their lose I say. I thought your last Gregory post was a perfect example of a learned prattle if ever I saw one. I am sure you are proud of your efforts.
Is a good place to be right now where we are in our lives, isn’t it? Blogging is a wonderful thing for the soul! And thank you for that prattle compliment. It means a lot coming from an extraordinary fellow prattler such as yourself!! 😀
Thank you Linda. It is a good time, who would have thought so. But my life is great right now, I love every minute of it.
I do too!! My only complaint is that time is going by so fast! A day is over in the blink on an eye. I guess it’s true what they say, that time flies when you’re having fun!
Yes and as you get older. Where have those never ending tiresome days of childhood gone?
I know! It’s been so long since I’ve been bored I almost miss the feeling . . .
What a wonderful expression, I hope not to see it again either, can’t say I miss it but I am new at not working.
Ok…I had to look up the word prattle.
And – yes – you prattle well! 😀
You are so kind RoSy. I could prattle on but I shall resist all temptation. I should add prattling is a skill you acquire with age. Years from now you too will acquire this same skill.
That’s good to know. Can’t wait to master the skill of prattling! 🙂
Age and experience RoSy. Well maybe more age than the other.
Well I think you’re brilliant Michael just as you are =)
Thank you Yves you are very generous to me.
You deserve it!
Thank you.
I really enjoyed this… we all want to create something that is meaningful.
and we can all learn from each other…. great thoughts, larger than prattling!
Thank you so much I appreciate your comment. Thank you for following my blog. Michael.