Bradley Tremmil
I normally lean towards writing inspirational poetry. Positively I write poetry that is spirit filled and uplifting for the soul. Because that’s how I really feel. It’s seldom that I probe into the other side of the human condition. That if and when I’m more honest with myself the realization speaks volumes of what needs some attending to.
After being nominated by talented artist Albert Widjojo to a 3 Day Quote Challenge. I decided to scrabble a little deeper. A few days or so later the same story kept on tugging at me. The Invisible Wall, a memoir by Harry Bernstein became the substratum of me penning forward. This particular quote from the narrative for me has profound relevance. Be that as it may, interpretation like art is subjective to the individual. “We’re not very different from one another, not different at all in fact. We’re all just people with the same needs, the same desires, the same feelings. It’s a lie about us being different.”― Harry Bernstein, The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers.
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In reality there is much that can bring us together yet it is such that the ‘differences’ divide us. (pause and think about this this…)
Though there are many songs to select, I choose 2 that I deem as appropriate soundtracks which stand back to back to further this message;
‘What’s going on’ by Marvin Gaye and ‘In the living years’ – Mike And The Mechanics.
A WALL APART…
I hear you talking
You hear me talking
But are we listening
to what we’re saying?
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Your body’s speaking
My body’s speaking
Tho lips aren’t moving
There’s a language
only silence understands…
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We’re often right
We’re often wrong,
We can be similar
yet all so very different
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If blame becomes
the name of the game
Information or misinformation
With no communication
The interpretation or misinterpretation
wanes to trepidation…
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Shouldn’t we know
that avoidance like pretense
is an emotional disease?
Without understanding
there is no peace between,
Inevitably slowly like rain
the pain sprouts up likes weeds
That’s when the silence masters to no avail…
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We’re growing…
But are we going together
or are we sailing apart?
If I’m suppose to be your keeper
and you mine
Between us,
Why is there
an invisible wall?
Copyright © 2017 Bradley M. Tremmil
So great, Bradley! I really like your quotes and portrayals! Dropping walls or breaking borders, or going beyond the edge is the theme I love the most. I am truly amazed at your choice and perspective. Thank you very much that you have been willing to accept and respond to this challenge. Hey, it’s like a special gift for me. My apology that I am a little slow to find this post, and for whatever reason, it is my negligence.
You are most welcome Albert. I am honored that you nominated me. That in itself is inspiring!
Your choice has also inspired me, Bradley!
Thank you Carol. I am happy to have added value to you. I’d like to quote Ralph Waldo Emerson from his poem Success, “to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, This is to have succeeded” I do believe that we are all successful just differently.
Wow. These quotes all struck a nerve with me. Again, you are an inspiration.
Thank you for the encouragement, your post has helped.