Longing is the soft outer covering
of vertebrates
Longing is our largest organ
Longing therefore sensation
(burning is the
worst)
Naked longing leads to moisture
blood, sweat,
tears, you
Tattoo longing with words
Treat longing with more words
Tender longing in silence
Copyright © 2014 S.L.Chast
To smother that longing is like killing that passion & blood & tears ~ A new perspective on longing as our largest organ ~ Happy weekend Susan ~
ReplyDeleteA fascinating perspective here, Susan. We all long for things in our lives, and hopefully much of what we long for can be attained & able to relieve the burning sensation within.
ReplyDeletei like your description of longing..
ReplyDeleteI had never thought of longing in such a thought-provoking way, Susan. Longing is what drives us to go forward as long as we can 'feed' it in some way or other.
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless longing for the right words to compliment this piece. Wonderful, comes to mind :-)
ReplyDeleteThere is so much truth here Susan--and just gorgeous writing!
ReplyDeleteHaving those longings is sometimes what keeps us going.
ReplyDeletelonging leads to pain though
ReplyDeleteas long as you are prepared for it
its the risk you take...
perhaps that is where the thick skin comes in...
does longing reveal a bit of emptiness i wonder...and i love your unique use of the word 'longing' in the sentences...
ReplyDeletelike ZQ i'm speechless longing too.. :)
"Longing is our largest organ". This is so true, it takes my breath away. Wow.
ReplyDeleteluv the metaphor of skin used, have a nice Sunday
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much love...
Ok now I understand why we are told to be thick skinned.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true of each sense like the fresh bud pursuing the sun's rays longing for warmth.
I think this is wonderful, you never cease to surprise me with to what extent your words can touch me. This is so beautiful. We have a very special word for longing that helps me perfectly translate the feeling contained here. http://www.beaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/yes-this-is-what-i-have-of-my-children..jpeg
ReplyDeleteLove it Susan. My tattoos are some sort of longing written on my skin. At the time I got the first one ("Let Go"), I wrote this poem:
:: Ink ::
under my skin
to let you go,
to stand on my feet
and watch you
leaving.
Kiss. <3
I love this take on longing, especially the part about longing being our largest organ!
ReplyDeleteInteresting poem. The longing involves suffering and sensitivity and a search for meaning whereas the cardboard cutout can survive steamrollering without feeling anything much except in the situation of the loss of money resulting in the only pain these types can ever experience.
ReplyDeleteinventive and persuasive ~
ReplyDeleteSo witty! Cool!
ReplyDelete'Tender longing in silence'---how true is that to me. These are fresh perspectives i really liked. Smiles.
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