Inclined to Forget
Echoes of Forgotten Longings: Noel Shiri's Poetic Journey
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The long, dark history of longing
The history of longing has been enduring and filled with darkness.
The long, thin thread through every year
Throughout time, there's been a consistent but delicate connection present.
And long noses where they shouldn’t be
Instances where curiosity or intrusion occurs.
A calendar that settles in and puts its roots down here
A calendar that becomes established and ingrained in this place.
The cartography of wanting
The mapping or exploration of desires and wants.
A different road on every page
Each page represents a different path or possibility.
And the frontward gaze you’re supposed to have
The expected forward-looking perspective is uncertain and hesitant, turning back.
Is fumbling and faltering and shaking, looking back
Uncertainty and instability in facing the future.
I’m inclined to forget it
The inclination to forget about it (the aforementioned uncertainty).
If you’d be so kind
Asking politely to assist in forgetting.
Close those eyes, honey
Encouraging someone to close their eyes.
Let it
Allow it (uncertainty) to fade away.
Wash away that
Let it wash away a particular concept often associated with blindness.
Thing they say
Disregarding societal notions about blindness.
Is blind
Referencing the saying "Love is blind."
Ancient tales about the ice and cold
Stories or legends about cold and ice.
Chase each other down inside your head
Thoughts chasing each other within one's mind.
Until the only thing you can think of
Being preoccupied with the response if given another chance.
Is which words you’d choose if she should find the nerve to ask again
The essence of maturity is not just aging but having specific experiences.
The manifesto of maturity
It's not just growing older, but also growing wiser with limited choices.
States it isn’t merely growing old
Developing defenses against superficial allure without substance.
It’s growing locks with only one good key
The inclination to forget the above concept.
And immunities to wanting things all glitter and no gold
Asking again politely to close eyes and let go.
I’m inclined to forget it
Allowing uncertainty to fade away, in contrast to societal beliefs.
If you’d be so kind
Seeking permission to forget again.
Close those eyes, honey
Encouraging someone to close their eyes once more.
Let it
Letting go of that concept associated with blindness.
Wash away that
Continuing to disregard societal notions about blindness.
Thing they say
Referencing the saying "Love is blind" again.
Is blind
A statement about blindness.
The best part about amnesia
Forgetting brings relief by not realizing how close one was to something.
Is not knowing how very close you came
Not realizing the proximity to capturing freedom.
To pinning down the last free, wild thing
It's difficult for others to defeat one's perspective.
On your side of the blue, it’s tough to beat me at this game
Choosing to forget with a playful attitude.
I’m inclined to forget it
With a playful gesture, deciding to forget.
With a wink and a wave
A metaphorical dive into forgetting.
Dive headfirst, honey
Encouraging someone to fully immerse in forgetting.
Let it
Challenging assumptions about bravery.
Prove me wrong
Questioning who truly demonstrated courage.
About which of us
Challenging preconceived notions about bravery between individuals.
Was brave
Posing a question about bravery.
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