Hemingway said
“Write hard and clear about what hurts”
But if I do that
The words will burst from my chest
And hit you in the eyes
And we shall both cry
So instead I will say
“I’m fine”
And leave it at that
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Hemingway said
“Write hard and clear about what hurts”
But if I do that
The words will burst from my chest
And hit you in the eyes
And we shall both cry
So instead I will say
“I’m fine”
And leave it at that
I love Hemingway. Even if he did have flaws. His flaws made his writing even more compelling.
He did what we all do – try – and his heart was in the right place.
Now that IS a powerful statement.
Thanks Len
Wonderful!!!!
I tend to lead with, “Do you really want to know, or shall I just say ‘I’m fine’?”
Some things are too tangled for me to have the patience to work through – so like the Christmas lights it’s easier these days to throw them in the bin, a new set will come along. Everything is cheap these days, even emotions. I try not to become too attached but they do provide good poetry on their way through.
Wow!! This is so good.. simply beautiful words ❤️. Sometimes it easier to say “I am fine” than to explain the entire situation which we are going through because people don’t always understand and are not ready to listen what we might have to say!!
Yep – which is why it’s used so frequently I think. Besides half the time our reply has to do with something within ourselves – nothing anyone else can do about it
Yes, that too!
Cheers 🙂
Such a powerful poem with so much depth and meaning. It’s been a while since I’v heard that quote but writing is such a healing process. Thank you for sharing.
Hemmingway is a favourite
Hemmingway, love him, well done Kate 🙂 Hope you are well
I know when the words “I’m fine” slip out, I’ve got something beneath the surface that needs my attention.
Jase never accepts it as an answer and never allows me to walk away. Sometimes I want to poke him in the eye and say ” will you please let me go sulk in the corner and suck my thumb.”
He puts on his shit kickers and jumps in the sewage with me and we untangle it together. Some days I hate him for it
I think my comments are playing up still – didn’t get this till now or maybe it is just my head has been so full all week. Friday evening and settled in to switch off and read for awhile. Now I’m truly fine. Your Jase is such a lovely bloke Mare.
Oh friend 🙂 Enjoy some downtime and a quiet mind. Jase is a keeper, of that I’m sure
Nice. Hehe, but you can’t always get out of writing some things
Very true 😊