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A Poem about Moving

Started by goodwordediting · 9 months ago

I’ve always loved the First Mover speech from Chaucer’s Knight’s Tale. So here is a little lyric I wrote inspired by that concept and my son’s experience moving from San Antonio to Kerrville when he was just a year old. (We actu ... Continue reading »

6 comments

  • L.L. Barkat

    2 years ago

    Must we be bored to listen? Will I be disqualified if I am happily chomping on my afternoon?

    Love your poem.
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  • Marcus

    2 years ago

    No no. Bored is just what you must be to subscribe. It's just me with my typical self-effacement tactics.
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  • Ally

    2 years ago

    I really like this. I don't think I've read many poems about moving... but it seems like such an obvious topic to right about.. since all these weird obstacles, and stress go hand in hand with it. Not to mention for most people it's some kind of a turning point or new beginning.

    For some reason I'm very averse to moving.. even within the same city.

    Anyway, the poem is great.. and made me feel like I was moving through an illustrated children's book.
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  • Marcus

    2 years ago

    It's always good to hear from you Ally! I hope the Chaucer references didn't send you into bad AP English flashbacks.

    I grew up moving. My dad was in the military and we moved every two years. Sometimes more often. That means I have this conflicting desire to plant deep roots somewhere--anywhere!--but a learned sense of wanderlust.

    For now, I'm very content with the Texas hill country.
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  • Eve Nielsen

    2 years ago

    I enjoyed hearing the gabcast! The poem had a hint of Toy Story to it-loved it.
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  • Chanda

    2 years ago

    ahh, AP English. Now there's memory that hollowed out a special place in my heart. Yes, Chaucer is a direct throwback to that one, but I loved the poetry. You did a great job uncovering the mystery of experience through the eyes of a child. I think I still have those eyes, although they are mystified by other unknowns now. Like wondering what I will find at the end of my WIP?

    and thanks for the visit.
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