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 