Rubicons and Oubliettes

The threshold of my Rubicon, a thousand times been crossed! For though I've lost I've also won at such a dire cost. Locked inside my oubliette, covered in frost, I cannot feel. I pace and fret, and shan't forget- I'm but a cog in a greater wheel...

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/26/2014 3:59:00 PM

We've lost and won...Its the best thing to always remember in life..Its what keeps balancing our big wheel...Excellent thoughts penned..Really enjoyed the message Chan

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 1/31/2014 8:09:00 AM

Appreciated as always, Charm :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/26/2014 11:30:00 AM

A small cog can move a large wheel. Never underestimate your power.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/26/2014 12:34:00 PM

True that!

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 1/26/2014 12:29:00 PM

I have confidence enough for two, but I think voluntary instead of forced humility is a good thing for my Soul :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/26/2014 12:19:00 PM

The world spends enough time telling us we are not good enough. Sometimes a lack of humility is okay. ( as long as it is not replaced with arrogance or false pride)

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 1/26/2014 11:57:00 AM

I understand, but it was really an homage to humility. I have my share of problems, which the oubliette is a metaphor for, but in comparison to the world's woes, my problems seem small. Thanks, Richard :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/24/2014 11:16:00 AM

Sometimes it feels like we are just an unnoticed cog for sure...Great expressive work..Sara

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 1/24/2014 11:39:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by, Sara, and thank you for the read and reply; much appreciated as always :)