Opaque

Posted on March 12, 2011 | 32 Comments

Stress Head

Deadly stress pulls up ancient ache
Memories brought to forefront quakes
Time has gone by for my own sake
I pray to God my soul to wake

© 2011 Michael Yost
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32 responses to “Opaque”

  1. Photodiction | March 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM | Reply

    Powerful imagery, both in the words and in the accompanying graphic.

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  2. Jingle | March 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM | Reply

    keep praying..
    very valid illustration of your message, Cheers.

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  3. Sherry Blue Sky | March 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM | Reply

    Powerful! “my soul to wake”. Wow!

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  4. Kim Nelson | March 13, 2011 at 1:16 PM | Reply

    Stress
    Always
    Will Find Its
    Release, Way out

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    • booguloo | March 14, 2011 at 3:52 AM | Reply

      Is laughter appropriate? I’m dying over here…. Hoping my laughter didn’t offend, but I surely am relieved of any stress I felt when I wrote it. Thanks!!!!

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  5. Umamaheswari.A | March 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM | Reply

    Lovely poem and intriguing image!
    I agree with Kim above but at the same time pray to God for souls to wake for asking mercy from Nature

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  6. Mary | March 14, 2011 at 2:56 AM | Reply

    I wish you relief from stress. Poetry can be a way. My best to you today.

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  7. Old Ollie | March 14, 2011 at 5:23 AM | Reply

    Nice twisty poem.

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  8. Judy Roney | March 14, 2011 at 6:26 AM | Reply

    That first line stuns me. Such truth that our stress (and grief) is aided by all the past stresses that have imprinted on us. Wonderful poignant poem.

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  9. Eileen O'Neill | March 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM | Reply

    Michael,
    An extremely powerful piece of writing, with such strong expression.
    Release of the tension of stress, is most important, either in humans, or within a force of nature.
    Well written words.
    Eileen

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  10. Myrna | March 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM | Reply

    Your well chosen and written words complement the picture so well. I’m not stressed now, but know the feeling well.

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  11. Jamie Dedes | March 14, 2011 at 11:47 AM | Reply

    Both the poem and the photograph are extraordinary for their depiction of stress. I’m actually gritting my teeth, though I can see where some folks found it funny. I find it intense. Well done. Very well done. You get better all the time.

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  12. David (1MereMortal) | March 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM | Reply

    Strong sentiments…a powerful piece written here.

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  13. Teri C | March 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM | Reply

    Wonderful words evoke powerful images. It’s great.

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  14. Baishali | March 14, 2011 at 11:56 PM | Reply

    quite intriguing …. Loved coming to your blog. will be back again. all the best.

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  15. Bodhirose | March 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM | Reply

    If only we could leave the past behind–where it belongs. Not for it to keep popping up here in the present and bothering us.

    A lot of feelings and emotion in this short poem, Michael.

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    • booguloo | March 15, 2011 at 12:19 PM | Reply

      I wish I knew the answer that, because I’d be the best selling author. I try hard to live in the present and do well; then a stressor comes in and drags up something similar and off to the races.. So I’m working on that with my therapist and taking my meds, which, BTW are recommended by Mr. Warthog and Mrs. Giraffe. smiles..

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      • Bodhirose | March 15, 2011 at 9:29 PM |

        It’s hard to live in the present moment I know but well worth trying. Also, if Mr. Warthog and Mrs. Giraffe recommend taking your meds then by all means follow their advice. xoxo

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  16. Cynthia | March 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM | Reply

    So powerfully written, with few words….good write!

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