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Quixote.

Windswept quester, 

Defector from certainty, 

Wishing to be absolved

Of a stuttering resolve, 

Imbued now with a fervour

Akin to a renewal of will, 

Detecting the susurrus

Of an aphorism to be, 

Or some relentless motif

That will stand sentinel

At every turn

Of this curious carnival

To be traversed,

Before every incongruity 

Melts into the stranglehold

Of perpetuity, and

The swan sighs, just

Before it sings...

◄ Silt.

Tightrope. ►

Comments

Holden Moncrieff

Sun 19th Jan 2025 20:58

Thank you so much, Stephen, I truly appreciate your kind comment! 😊

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Stephen Gospage

Sun 19th Jan 2025 17:03

Two marvellous concluding lines, Holden.

Holden Moncrieff

Fri 17th Jan 2025 17:40

Thank you so much, Rolph, for your very careful consideration and thoughtful analysis of the poem. It's very gracious of you and your kind words mean a lot! 😊

Rolph David

Fri 17th Jan 2025 15:35

Dear Holden,
The "windswept quester" and "stuttering resolve" evoke a deep sense of uncertainty, while the "renewal of will" speaks to the power of inner transformation. I love how you use the "curious carnival" to symbolise life’s unpredictability and the swan's sigh before it sings, which adds a perfect touch of introspection. It’s a beautifully layered piece that resonates with the complexity of seeking meaning and wonderfully captures the internal journey of self-discovery and the tension between doubt and determination.
Best regards,
Rolph

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