Bri's Poem " If "….[ Title Borrowed From Rudyard Kipling; Life's Uncertainty; Bri's Future, On P-H & Elsewhere; Homosexuality; Short ] Poem by Bri Edwards

Bri's Poem " If "….[ Title Borrowed From Rudyard Kipling; Life's Uncertainty; Bri's Future, On P-H & Elsewhere; Homosexuality; Short ]

Rating: 5.0


There's a famous poem, " IF ",
but MY poem has a different whiff.
Please don't feel my brain's now too stiff.
Let not my poetic version of " IF " create a tiff.

If soon from this site I disappear,
it'd not be ‘cause YOU & P-H aren't dear.
This " IF " ain't meant to make ANYTHING clear;
I imagine readers may feel THIS " IF " & I are ‘queer',

‘queer' as in " odd "; I don't mean " gay ",
...but if I WERE " gay ", with me that'd be OK.Ok?



(October …19th…2020)

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I've had a lot of 'uncertainty' and some emotional discomfort recently, thinking of what life holds for me (and my mate)in the near future.It involves thoughts of a possible move for us, perhaps far from our mostly-wonderful home for the last 7 years, thoughts of my wife's and my comfort as we creep into "old age", and thoughts of the possibility of living closely with a younger couple related to my wife. [ of course i'm NOT to speak of my wife on P-H, ....but it's not the first time i've been 'disobedient'; ha ha ].

Changes could involve less or even no Internet availability for me, for a 'short' period or FOREVER! ! : ( Think of it.Yikes! ! !

As for the queer-gay reference, it mainly was mentioned because it tied in with my OTHER use of the word "queer", and because i got more rhyming from it.AND my reference might get others to think of their own feelings about gender differences amongst humans (hopefully not 'mean' thoughts) .

Yes, being 'homosexual' (i hope)would be "ok" for me. It would pose additional obstacles in my life perhaps.But many people have partially "cleared the pathway", so to speak, for future generations of LGBTQ*** individuals.This is true also in the areas of 'women's rights', 'racial (aka "civil")rights', 'religious rights' etc.


bri

:)


*** "LGBTQ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. These terms are used to describe a person's sexual orientation or gender"
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bri Edwards 20 October 2020

to MyPoemList. Nice job, Bri! ! ! ! ! ! ;) bri

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Kumarmani Mahakul 20 October 2020

Your poetic version has not created still. Your poem of, ' IF' is an amazing tree's leaf. Oh brilliant poet Edwards Bri, ypu are a poetic tree and you are very, very free. Readers will feel pain an emotion that is why you should not disappear from this site soon or late. You should write here wonderful poems. Readers love your works. This poem is interesting...5 stars..

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Kim Barney 20 October 2020

Alas, Dear Bri, should you disappear, I would lose a friend most dear, but such things occur; it wouldn't be. For further word, I'll be waiting right here.

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Varsha M 21 October 2020

of LGBTQ was just out of mind....I only understood as odd. Since you gave do elaborate understanding that I finally understand why you are mentioning them all. Anyway best wishes, hope something good comes along that pull you both for another he

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Smoky Hoss 15 December 2020

Great poem, pouring forth (and overflowing with) the wonder and beauty that is the love of living. Being human, being alive, in all of it's amazing, awesome ways is pure giftedness. Thanks for reminding me of that in this beautiful poetry.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 03 November 2020

A beautifully rhyming poem, dear Poet Bri! 'If' has become an important word now, specially since the pandemic broke out. Everything is uncertain for the whole world and mankind too. All we can do is wait patiently and watch. Keep hoping for the best, rather than despair.

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Valsa George 28 October 2020

There is uncertainty in the lives of everyone. No one can predict what is going to happen the next moment, especially in times like this! Still it is painful to think that you have to leave the surroundings you are so accustomed to and loved dearly! Like a plant that gets uprooted to a different soil, you might feel initial difficulties in your new place, but will be able to thrive there in course of time. Wish you all the Best dear friend!

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Bharati Nayak 21 October 2020

Your poem brings to focus a major social issue, the rights of LGBTQ. For generations they have been subjected to indignation and humiliation.They have not been accepted to mainstream of the society.Families disown their transgender children.While filling up forms for school or college admissions there are only two options given- Male/female, as if they do not exist.

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Varsha M 21 October 2020

LGBTQ aspect was totally out of my mind...I thought it as odd only. Since you gave do elaborate explanation that I finally understood your use. Anyway best wishes hope something good comes out and you both find new things to pull to new generation. Thank-you for your IF..

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