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I Just Can’t…

Can’t see the buds for the blossoms, Can’t find the leaves for the trees; Can’t think the thought for conundrums, Can’t hear the hum for the bees. Can’t view the sun for the shadows, Can’t feel the thorns for the hurt; Can’t convict death for the gallows, Can’t taste this bliss for the dirt.

Can’t see the buds for the blossoms,

Can’t find the leaves for the trees;

Can’t think the thought for conundrums,

Can’t hear the hum for the bees.

Can’t view the sun for the shadows,

Can’t feel the thorns for the hurt;

Can’t convict death for the gallows,

Can’t taste this bliss for the dirt.

Responses to “I Just Can’t…”

  1. Lori Lipsky

    This makes me think of one of my friends who is going through a loss. Touching, Melody.

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you, Lori!

  2. Catholic Mom

    Melody, I’m nominating you for 2 awards! Congratulations! Go to my blog for instructions to receive your award.

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you for the honor!

  3. Caddo Veil

    I love the whole poem, as usual, Melody–but I’m most partial to the 3rd line!! God bless you today–love, Caddo

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you Caddo!

  4. Travel Culture Food

    Beautiful Post.

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you!

  5. tdmitchell

    This is exactly what clinical depression feels like. Good read. Thank you!

    1. melodylowes

      Saying thank you that you can relate seems socially inept – although it is powerful when those who have undergone difficult things can express them and relate to others… Thank you for your comment. 🙂

      1. tdmitchell

        Telling is part of the healing.

      2. melodylowes

        Yes it is! Secrets are bad companions…they fester and rot inside. But I am finding that you sure need to be cautious who you tell what to! 😦

  6. Petro Neagu

    Can’t stay away from you and your lovely poems and photos 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      That’s so sweet. Should I add that on to the poem? 🙂

      1. Petro Neagu

        Definitely 🙂

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