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Well done Tony. Wiley has wisdom that we can all use. How creative of you to incorporate his thoughts into a sonnet. ~Peace, OTA

posted by OTA. on August 23, 2007 at 12:51 AM | link to this | reply

Bhaskar, I got it from Goose River Press, at

gooseriverpress.com

posted by Antonionioni on August 23, 2007 at 12:48 AM | link to this | reply

Wiley's book. How do I get jold of it? It'll be great

posted by Bhaskar.ing on August 22, 2007 at 11:33 PM | link to this | reply

Matie - many thanks! Nice smile!

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 3:15 PM | link to this | reply

Any addiction, obsession, extreme attachment

is bad for the soul.  I liked it.

posted by Matie on August 22, 2007 at 3:13 PM | link to this | reply

Najwa, thanks for your comments. I agree that we do need to escape.

It's difficult but we need to treat the causes of unhappiness and then we are less likely to rely on addictions.

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 2:56 PM | link to this | reply

Spyridon - well, thanks for your comments. I'm humbled you thought that

since I don't have direct knowledge. I drink too much occasionally but that's it. I smoke very occasionally. I gamble occasion ally. But by and large I keep it all under control - so far. I'm well aware of the dangers. My views in this sonnet  are mainly gained from Wiley's book.

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 2:54 PM | link to this | reply

Afzal, thanks!

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 2:52 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Rae! Yes, it is.

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 2:51 PM | link to this | reply

Mariaki - yes, it was a quick and compelling read.

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 2:50 PM | link to this | reply

Mary -yes, exactly.

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 2:49 PM | link to this | reply

Tony    I know that you are the Poet of the true life I truly admire your brave free spirit but some time we have to escape from our pains and the dark caves, some time we need to breath clean air above green hill or down long valley, well, it is why some of us can not reach this power of you every day,  but the best in us all that we are Poets and the POET never follow any one but his soul and you have the greatest wisdom in the all.........the stranger

posted by NAJWA on August 22, 2007 at 11:40 AM | link to this | reply

#352

wow..what can I say! This piece describes my battle and struggle with gambling and all the
misery that it has caused in my life the past 20 years. It struck me in the face like a brick!
I almost think as I read it that I actually wrote it! What an unbelievable piece.
Great job !

 

posted by Spyridon on August 22, 2007 at 8:28 AM | link to this | reply

Highly poignant and truthful poem !

posted by afzal50 on August 22, 2007 at 7:26 AM | link to this | reply

Excellent and true, Tony! Yes, Wiley's message is incredibly inspiring....

posted by PoetRaye on August 22, 2007 at 6:56 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you Antonio

excellent reading as always - perhaps I should give him a read

posted by mariaki on August 22, 2007 at 5:49 AM | link to this | reply

Tony - I think perhaps what I am hearing is that the book moved you.

Hence, perhaps your sonnet.  I am also thinking, how could it not, since you sort of know Wiley.  Thank you, Tony.

posted by FoliageGold on August 22, 2007 at 5:45 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks Mary - glad you appreciated it - that means a lot.

I read the book really quickly - it's an effortless read.

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 5:40 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks Pelagus - glad you thought so!

 Ooops, how about

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 5:39 AM | link to this | reply

Yes, Dave, it's a really quick pageturner!

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 5:38 AM | link to this | reply

Hi Dave - no, I phoned them and said I'd take a day's leave - not a 'sicky

I was awake half the night and couldn't be bothered going in. Didn't wake up till nearly 9.30 in the end.

posted by Antonionioni on August 22, 2007 at 5:37 AM | link to this | reply

Antonio-yo-yo - Gosh, Tony, that was really good! I cannot wait to read

Wiley's book.  It has not arrived yet.  Maybe today.  I am only learning about fear these days.  In some ways it is very complicated.  For me, anyway.  Wonderful writing, Tony.  It touched my heart...

posted by FoliageGold on August 22, 2007 at 5:21 AM | link to this | reply

you did it very well tony!

terrific words, wonderful inspiration.

posted by pelagus on August 22, 2007 at 5:12 AM | link to this | reply

Very good. Contemplative and serious. And also a reminder to me that I fancy getting a copy of Wiley's book too.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on August 22, 2007 at 4:37 AM | link to this | reply

Are you skiving off work?

Gonna read the poem now.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on August 22, 2007 at 4:36 AM | link to this | reply