the zero--
the point of intersection
of existence and disappearance..
Remaining.
Grasping exposed ganglia--
the earthy smell of root within
a world cracked open like an egg..
I fear the choice made too late
that leaves me dangling
at planet's edge.
El P.
I tried changing your `existence and disappearance` to
non-existence and appearance.
It starts all kinds of thinking.
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sat 3rd Sep 2016 15:43
Follows on nicely from where you left us at the aerodrome. Enjoying your work elP.
elPintor
Fri 2nd Sep 2016 00:16
The best I can say is that it is something like hanging on to a mode of existence made untenable by circumstance. Sometimes life can take on a very distorted quality with all of the cues we get for change along the way.
Oh, and what a great word--"apocalyptic". It's really quite versatile.
Great observations as usual from you, David..and thanks, Trevor and Suki, for the likes.
elP
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elPintor
Tue 6th Sep 2016 20:59
Thanks for the comments, Colin and Harry..
I suppose changing the words does change the direction of the poem..disappearance differs entirely from non-existence.
elP