Adaptation by D.C.Monteny
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As I stepped outside
Into the sunlight again
It dawned on me
It’s accept, adapt and survive
As it’s always has been
I already had the taste of poison
In the back of my mouth
But it tasted familiar, almost
Friendly
Its like losing an arm or a leg
You still feel like they’re yours
Though you won’t jump that far
Anymore
No need for an afterlife after all
Back to that state of blissful non
Existence, those eons before we we’re
Born
So
I’ll accept, adapt and survive
As an imperative
A duty
To this beautiful
Accident
Of life
I’ll keep at it
Until I’m once again
Nothingness
Then it will be up to you
To go on
To accept, adapt and survive
Towards an ending
Of your own
Choice
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Thank you so much for reading and any comments you might have.
Dirk
Comments (21)
bpclarke
Your words, as always, are eloquent and full of power. They are full of many hard truths. Thank you. Bunny
Cosine
Well said, as always, Dirk. I suspect that accepting is the hard part. That's probably why we invented religion.
fractalinda
A courageous commentary, my {{{{friend}}}}; an exemplary outlook for one whose existence has touched my life..and the life of so many of us, including furry four-legged friends. Renews my belief in a pre-existence.. that we were before we were..and will be eternally in a soul/spirit sense. If I didn't believe.. My courage would surely falter, though I would hope to be able "accept, adapt and survive As an imperative A duty To this beautiful Accident Of life." But when I look around at the complexity and unmatched beauty- natural and human, I'm convinced it was organized- planned..that there is a God and life goes on. Your acceptance of life on life's terms is exemplary. Impressive and powerful the way you weild your techno "pen" and the image is so serene and beautiful.
Chipka
This is stunning! The writing is superb and the image fits perfectly! That acceptance of non-existence touches a note of resonance in me, because life isn't about worrying about an afterlife of any sort, it's about living in this moment, pleasant or unpleasant and simply following great Buddhist words that I've come to live by. "Get rid of the mind that says this is right and that is wrong; simply live." Your words encapsulate that, wonderfully, and they capture moments and feelings in ways that lesser works strive for, but never achieve.
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive words and fantatsic illustration my friend....!!!!!
dragonmuse
Thoughtful words.. it is enlightening to see your thoughts as you face this dragon.
avalonfaayre
Linda says it so beautifully. I attended the funeral of a child this past Saturday. My first time. I will never be the same. I am full of ponderings and questions and sadness. This is beyond my reach. Perhaps when I have to accept and adapt and survive I will. Maybe I won't...Not all of us are as brave as you, I think. I love the ever moving water in the picture. An endless cycle.
kansas
What can I say. You have touched me. I would hope my faith has in some way touched you.
beachzz
You truly astound me, your strength, and how you share this most difficult journey. Those of us who read your words are touched beyond belief.
Dinhi
Salute, a somber yet poetically exciting bit of thought. I smile in knowing you know where your new path is taking you, no longer a dragon on your shoulder in my mind. Never fear the unknown, Einstein once said that to really understand our place on earth as it is now, we need to understand those that parellel our own, for we live in all of them simultaniously .......[=
daffodilbaggins
((((((((((Dirk))))))))))) hugs Dirk much
amota99517
Excellent!!!
Juliette.Gribnau
your words ( as always) touched me... the image left me in awe !
deliverence
wow , still scary though ,feels like i am walking with you and i am am afraid ... as well but i love your truth, still..thank you for sharing your soul , would you hold my hand thu it ?... love deb
meico
Such an evocative combination of supremely written poetry and image deserves all the plaudits it so richly merits. Mike
hazyl
I really like what you wrote, I can relate - just moved and my head is on wrong lately, forgot to look at it as new and I should experience it all the way. Give things time and see what it all shows - I get boggy at times and must really loosen up - gives things a real chance. Thanks for letting me see this. H.
Christina
Your words leave me speechless. So not much to say but a lot to feel. You're in my heart and in my thoughts. You're very special.
auntietk
I've lost three good friends to cancer, and your poetry always takes me back ... I read your words, sit and stare at the screen for ten minutes, and still don't know what to say. Your writing touches my soul in a place where there are apparently no words. All I can do is talk around my experience. Thank you.
miwi
Agree with Bunny!!!!!!!!!!!
CavalierLady
Through this journey, you have chronicled so many emotions on this roller coaster ride of yours. With acceptance can come strength and renewal. My niece lived for 15 years with a rare cancer when she shouldn't have survived but about a year. Wishing you peace in your heart and many more days of stepping out into the sun.
three_grrr
Adapting and surviving are relatively easy. Accepting is incredibley difficult. Yet you have the courage and the will to accept, making adapting and surviving possible. The photo is intriguing ..