Inspired by... - 1. Chapter 1

I am responding to #4 A Brave Decision

I was intrigued - but without context was just baffled

I was inspired to understand your cryptic cry 

I connected to the past music moment (praise be to technology)

I listened and felt an ember stir within

I don't really understand the message here 

But something was communicated nonetheless

I like them all, love number 1... no not Picard's dog or Commander Riker ... especially.  Thanks for the introduction to Jacques Tilly. 

On 4/9/2026 at 3:21 PM, zakynthos said:

I don't really understand the message here 

Hi zakynthos. Did you read the linked The Guardian article?  I hoped it explained my motivation to write this poem. I loved Wind of Change but didn't want to listen to it anymore because, as Claus Meine, the Scorpions' lead singer and the song's author, said, it romanticized Russia. He wrote the song under the impression of 'perestroika', which expressed his hopes for a peaceful coexistence and friendship with Russia.  After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this hope was destroyed, and he changed the lyrics, which I thought was very brave. Not every fan agreed with him.

Thank you for reading my poems and commenting.

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Thanks for the introduction to Jacques Tilly. 

You're very welcome. Thank you for reading my poems and commenting on them, tim.

4 minutes ago, Aditus said:

it anymore because, as Claus Meine, the Scorpions' lead singer and the song's author

 He wrote the song under the impression of 'perestroika', which expressed his hopes for a peaceful coexistence and friendship with Russia.  After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this hope was destroyed, and he changed the lyrics, which I thought was very brave. Not every fan agreed with him.

 

Thanks for adding the context behind your words 

With some background context - Poetry can be so powerful as well as beautiful!   Sadly - without the context -  something important  is often lost                    

"with a keen eye for pests that fester,

he mocks the elite

never polite,

like an unashamed bullshit tester."

Great summation of an intriguing man, an artiste. Is jester's license the same as poetic license?  Thank you for the link, Adi. Knowing the background and inspiration for this poem makes it all the more powerful. One man, one 'jester' can send shockwaves through an evil, unbalanced world. 

#4 is an example of a smattering of words having great impact. Bravo!

"Ode to Red". I miss my belly being kneaded to the sounds of contentment and my own hisses at gentle clawing. Loved this one!

Enjoyed your snippets. Are there still parasols in use? This brings to mind Monet's "Woman with a Parasol", an absolutely gorgeous painting.

Thanks for this lovely, evocative journey, my friend. Cheers!

When you sink your claws tenderly into my belly,

and your infectious purr vibrates throughout the entire room,

it easily expels hopelessness and gloom - (I sadly cannot go to the nearest shelter to adopt a cat after work today, as I don't have a stable home for one. But you damn near compelled me. )

He's a sculptor and a modern jester,

with a keen eye for pests that fester,

he mocks the elite

never polite,

like an unashamed bullshit tester.  - (Nice!)
 

The following resonated with me.. I spent many an hour watching the very same thing at the nature center next to my home….loved this

The patient hunter, 

strikes at a blurry shadow, 

minnow, mouse, or frog for dinner?

I love all of these, especially Number 1.

I could picture them all in my head except that last one, that one was more like a comment about the article. Brave indeed. 

On 4/9/2026 at 5:35 PM, Headstall said:

Is jester's license the same as poetic license?

Haha, you could say that, just adapted for a jester. I loved this phrase.

On 4/9/2026 at 5:35 PM, Headstall said:

an intriguing man, an artiste.

Yes, Düsseldorf is lucky to have him.

On 4/9/2026 at 5:35 PM, Headstall said:

Bravo!

Thank you. I was always moved when I heard the song, and was sad when I couldn't listen to it anymore. I was so glad when I heard the new version.

And yes,  since summers are getting hotter and the sun is intense, more and more people use them. 

Thank you, Gary, for reading, reacting, commenting, and reviewing my poems.❤️

23 hours ago, BendtedWreath said:

as I don't have a stable home for one. But you damn near compelled me.

Haha, one day maybe?😺

23 hours ago, BendtedWreath said:

(Nice!)

So glad you liked this one. It took ages to get it right. Thank you for reading my poems and sharing your thoughts.❤️

19 hours ago, drsawzall said:

I spent many an hour watching the very same thing at the nature center next to my home….loved this

I don't know how many times I wrote poems about birds, especially herons; their patience fascinates me. I'm glad the poem resonated with you.❤️.

15 hours ago, chris191070 said:

especially Number 1

of course. 😁

4 hours ago, Thirdly said:

that one was more like a comment about the article.

I looked for an explanatory article for you guys, so you'd know why I wrote the admittedly very short poem. I already knew why they changed the lyrics. 

Thoroughly enjoyed them all but 1 and 4 were the two that touched me the most.  

12 hours ago, centexhairysub said:

1 and 4 were the two that touched me the most.  

These two are very me, so I loved to read this.