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The Pointedly Intellectual

Updated on December 4, 2012
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Audrey is a poet, classical singer and voice teacher, recovering attorney and licensed psychotherapist.

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Dozvald János, A képen a diaporámára specifikusan jellemző, két diapozitív összevetítése útján keletkező úgynevezett harmadik-kép látható, illetve itt annak számítógépes rekonstrukciójáról van szó.
Dozvald János, A képen a diaporámára specifikusan jellemző, két diapozitív összevetítése útján keletkező úgynevezett harmadik-kép látható, illetve itt annak számítógépes rekonstrukciójáról van szó. | Source







Shrewdly substituting pointed thought

for the tender language of the heart,

I sat with colleagues

of the finest crust,

baking away

the crumbs of tangential thought

streaming toward

the relief of silence.

In a holding pattern,

circling

looking for a landing strip.


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      Audrey Howitt 3 years ago from California

      Thank you for reading this one ubanichijioke!

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      Alexander Thandi Ubani 3 years ago from Lagos

      Poetry is sweet. When versed in the "tender language of the heart" it is sweetest. I love this! :)

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      Audrey Howitt 4 years ago from California

      Hey Jamie! Thanks!! How are you?

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      Audrey Howitt 4 years ago from California

      Hi Suzette! Thank you so much for reading this one!

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      Jamie Lee Hamann 4 years ago from Reno NV

      Excellent poetry Audrey, I always get such a joy when I see you have published. Thank you. Jamie

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      Suzette Walker 4 years ago from Taos, NM

      What a thought provoking poem. Your message is so true. To reach the heart is difficult for some writers. I love the photo and it is so appropriate for this poem. I enjoyed reading this!

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      Audrey Howitt 4 years ago from California

      Thank you foemeno!

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      David Charles 4 years ago from New York

      wonderful

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Tom!! I love this piece actually, but it doesn't get a lot of press!

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      Thomas Silvia 5 years ago from Massachusetts

      Enjoyed reading your fantastic poem !

      Vote up and more !

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Dancing Water!

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      Dancing Water 5 years ago

      So true! To communicate language of the heart, thought can just scurry away, thank you very much. And yes, "the relief of silence." I do believe that good writing can take us there. A wonderful poem with evocative, thought enhancing images!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Voronwe!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you so much Ivona!

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      Voronwe 5 years ago

      The perspective in this poem is simply amazing! I'm in awe of your style. Loved it!

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      Ivona Poyntz 5 years ago from UK

      Questing for silence in the hubbub of noise pollution: really like it.

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you for the read raciniwa!

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      raciniwa 5 years ago from Naga City, Cebu

      this poem has a unique trajectory...awesome Audrey...

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you James! I love that picture actually. I had been dying to use it!

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      James A Watkins 5 years ago from Chicago

      That is quite a poem! And the picture you chose . . . I am not sure what to make of it.

      Your poem is brilliant. Thank you.

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Jamie!!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thanks Ann! Did you survive this 30/30 challenge??

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Ruby!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Vellur! Hope you enjoy your day!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you prasetio!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Gypsy Rose Lee!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you so much Nellieanna! It was a fun write!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you so much Rahul!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you dmop--I know when I worry too much about the outcome, the flow stops for me--and so, I love it when the flow just keeps on going--my writing seems so easy then--cheers to you!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Joyce! Enjoy your weekend!

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Faith Reaper!

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      Jamie Lee Hamann 5 years ago from Reno NV

      I love this poem. Thank you Audrey.

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      anndavis25 5 years ago from Clearwater, Fl.

      Not saying what you want to say? You will find a way.

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      And to you Ruby! Enjoy your day! Thank you!

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      Ruby Jean Richert 5 years ago from Southern Illinois

      Audrey you are a true poet who writes from the heart, Sometimes i have to look up a word but that's ok, I'm learning..Cheers my friend..

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      Nithya Venkat 5 years ago from Dubai

      baking away crumbs of tangential thought, tender heart, landing strip - am so in wonder of the way you write and the way you use words to convey a deep meaning. You are a true poet and I enjoy reading all your poems. Voted up awesome.

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      prasetio30 5 years ago from malang-indonesia

      Brilliant and I love this poem. Thank you very much. Voted up and take care!

      Blessing,

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      Gypsy Rose Lee 5 years ago from Riga, Latvia

      Voted up and awesome. Loved it.

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      Nellieanna Hay 5 years ago from TEXAS

      OH! I do love this!!

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      Jessee R 5 years ago from Gurgaon, India

      Voted up! and Shared!

      Awesome poetry

      I mean.. praises are falling short here... the poetic soul you possess my friend is out of bounds.. intangible to understand for many.. but

      strikes and strikes.. the heart so powerfully... so many interpretations.. powerful imagery...

      all the talent you have going on...

      In awe

      Rahul

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      dmop 5 years ago from Cambridge City, IN

      This is a wonderful poem, I really enjoyed it. I think I worry too much about the final result of my poetry at times, which hinders the overall experience. I must learn to just let go and write. I voted this up and beautiful.

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      Joyce Haragsim 5 years ago from Southern Nevada

      You are the one to touch hearts Audrey with your wonderful poems.

      Voted up and beautifully awesome.

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      Faith Reaper 5 years ago from southern USA

      Exceptionally great! Yes, it is the passion and the heart in writing that really make the difference. In His Love, Faith Reaper

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      Audrey Howitt 5 years ago from California

      Thank you Theresa--I just know so many poets who are so gifted, but who can't touch the heart--sad really

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      Theresa Ast 5 years ago from Atlanta, Georgia

      Audrey - I love it, I love it, I love it....for so many reasons and on so many levels. And then of course you managed to include the far too seldom used word "tangential." I can go to bed happy now. :) Theresa

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