Wait a Little While

The story of our lives--change. Yes that is it--change. The only truth I know, if any I truly know, is that; all these things we encounter on our way to our destination is simply a place along the way. Love. Love lost. The way we change our outlook and that we change our outlook is perhaps one of the few constants in life.

On my second read, I asked myself, what wound is @johnjgeddes trying to excavate? Is @johnjgeddes trying to excavate a wound? Maybe yes, maybe no. What I do know, however, is this require a third and perhaps a fourth read. WOW. WOW and WOW again.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

a very thoughtful response, Nicholas - Yes, all poetry is personal - as cummings said, when you write poetry you're nobody but yourself

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nicholas83 (56) · 7 years ago

Cummings who? I am not certain if I have ever read him/her. Send me a link please.

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finnian (58) · 7 years ago

Change is the only thing we can depend on in life. We should be changing ourselves, and everything around us will be changing too. Wait. Things will change. Friends will still be friends no matter how many things change however. Some things never change. My defense of individual liberty will never change for example.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

a thoughtful response, @finnian - I appreciate your point of view :)

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finnian (58) · 7 years ago

You are a master of your craft, and I thank you for sharing your creations.

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dougj34 (33) · 7 years ago

Change! Sometimes it just happens, sometimes we have to work at it, sometimes we actively resist it, sometimes, hopefully often, we simply surrender and invite it. You jogged a memory, I hope you stop in and read it later today or soonly. Best.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thanks, Doug

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briancourteau (59) · 7 years ago

another great writing. Very interesting, To me it comes in two parts, The way you have always loved but now as time changes so doe our love in a sense. I think it grows stronger

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

I agree - good point

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flashfiction (57) · 7 years ago

The other side of changing
Is turn around and run

You can also be running away by denying change.

There is no better proof of love than be willing to change because of your special one, and accept the responsability to know that he / she will be willing to change, too, because of you.

Thank you for sharing.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

excellent points, @flashfiction. I agree

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themadrunnah (43) · 7 years ago

I find this a very calming and soothing poem, almost as if it were a lullaby. Nice to read something like it, tis a nice break compared to what I've been enjoying recently.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

The words remind me of a song by Cliff Richards

If I said I loved you
What would you say?
If I said I needed you
Would it frighten you away?
If I said I loved you
And I wanted you to be
My one and only lover
Eternally.

Not the same, but the feel. Your poem could be put to similar style of music.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

I see what you mean - I know that song and yes it could be interpreted in that style :)

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justanotherhuman (25) · 7 years ago

This is so lovely. The style of this poem is very short and succinct, it really brings your message across and I appreciate the topic of change and love. I think that people are constantly evolving and that within a relationship, it is important to recognise this. What an interesting and new perspective. :)

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you

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superstarxtala (44) · 7 years ago

Love this. Love writings that I can relate to.
And I see myself in this one, a work in progress.💗

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thanks

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kamireddy (33) · 7 years ago

Hi John
Change is the spice of life. Some changes we made ourselves and some occur spontaneously without our effort. Any way change is the spice of life.

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nnajmull (56) · 7 years ago

Great poetry dear ..I appreciate ..This writing just outstanding...Carry on...

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ductuyen (33) · 7 years ago

Just enough, not too much, you words are powerful sir. I am glad I read it.

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cristitaylor (46) · 7 years ago

So nice dear keep it up Thanks for sharing

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raquelita (47) · 7 years ago

When we love, oftentimes we tweak "us" because we want to be the best version of ourselves. We want the best interest of the recepient.

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joe.nobel (55) · 7 years ago

Hmmm, seems the same-old-same-old to me.
But, no ... upvoted again.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

ha ha, thanks, Joe

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mysassy (52) · 7 years ago

Everything happens for a reason. Good things will come to those who waits for the right time.

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nickjon (62) · 7 years ago

A paradox of change has been presented in your poem! Change is inevitable and hopefully we all change for the better if not for the BEST!

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amandachow (43) · 7 years ago

That is true. In life we do makes some changes all of us does makes changes in life. Depend on yourself whether you wanna change or not. Good poem. I love it. Hope to hear more from you:)

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you

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inamorata (41) · 7 years ago

This is absolutely beautiful <3 Simple, and sweet~

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aligaby89 (43) · 7 years ago

Extraordinary post friend

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booster (68) · 7 years ago

This post has received a 2.07 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @johnjgeddes.

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k-banti (67) · 7 years ago

That's inspiring. I could really relate.

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boomerang (56) · 7 years ago

This post has received a 3.7 % upvote from @boomerang thanks to: @johnjgeddes

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geang (43) · 7 years ago

very touching this heart .. shere permission @jonhjgeddes

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mylittleblurbs (46) · 7 years ago

@johnjgeddes, you never cease to amaze. This one hit me in the feels. Made me think of my mother and grandmother. I love them both very much and this poem made me feel again. Thanks again for your greatness.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you, @mylittleblurbs - I'm glad the poem touched something in you

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syarol (38) · 7 years ago

Very interesting post!
Very interesting to see.

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jhoennydg (40) · 7 years ago

great poet, I follow you from venezuela.

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coyoteom (49) · 7 years ago

very simple! interesting use of repetition.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thanks

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adawrytes (38) · 7 years ago

This poem is coffee before work; soothing.
O yes, I'll wait to have another cup, John

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

ha ha, thanks Ada :)

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laurabean (50) · 7 years ago

Very appropriate words that are fitting to my current mood. I enjoyed this, thank you for sharing.

Recently scarred by love, here is my most recent writing: https://steemit.com/poetry/@laurabean/poems-from-pain-moving-on

Upvoted and followed. : )

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thanks, Laura

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chiama (62) · 7 years ago

Hmm. You have penned down what a friend of mine was talking about in her relationship.
Nice one.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

thank you

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ikechukwu411 (52) · 7 years ago

nice poem.. in life,change is the only thing that is constant, thanks for sharing this

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godwine (43) · 7 years ago

Wow...if the way i comment seems different, wait a little while😂😂😄
Seriously, this poem is really something. I could relate to every line. Plus it's touching and for everyone who has experienced love. I'm honored to have read it.
I'm a poet too. Here's one of the poems i wrote https://steemit.com/poetry/@godwine/if
I'd really appreciate if you tell me what you think of it, it'll really gladden my heart. Thank you very much. Please resteem it of you like it. Thanks.
Once again, beautiful piece.

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johnjgeddes (75) · 7 years ago

as much as I appreciate your comment, I notice you've followed the same pattern with other poets - complimenting them and then asking for them to visit your post and re-steem it. This is bad steemit etiquette - it's called link spamming and can get you banned from this site. Please stop doing this.