My Lost Houdini

by trurorobAlicante, Valencia, Spain

Mar 2013 1,367 Views 36 comments

My Lost “Houdini”

I have found you
As you found me
After so much searching
You was in that space
They call “Cyber”

And we spoke
By way of written words
So soft and gentle
And a bond was built
So quickly
That I could not understand
Where you had been hiding
For all of my past

Once again the sun shone
And the clouds of loneliness
Lifting before me
Made my sky “Oh so blue”
And my “Cyberspace”
Was now a world away
From the millions of others
Who sought their solace
In this cold
And unpredictable
Non- reality

And then you were gone
Without a parting word
Pulling that famous trick
Of “disappearing”
Before my very eyes
And the greatest
Show on earth
Would continue its journey
And I called you
My lost “Houdini”

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Posted: Mar 2013

About this poem:

Ever noticed how often a few polite emails and then they are gone, lost forever as if they never existed. What a strange world this "Cyber" world is at times. So I suppose "Houdini" is a good title for one who disappears without trace. Maybe some dont know of "Houdini" but he was the most famous escapologist ever known.

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Comments (36)

2725dlEnnis, Clare, Clare IrelandMar 4, 2013

You are Houdini rob, for magically you brought forth these words from the mixing bowl of your mind, now thats what is called MAGIC.
beautiful

smmerwindSan Francisco, California USAMar 4, 2013

Rob what a great and true account of what we all go through with this amazing world of cyberspace. I believe, it is so convenient to just fly away without a trace, to some people, but with me, I just can't. and thank you so much for being the first to comment on my comeback piece.

Love,

Phyllis

marikiaTbilisi, GeorgiaMar 4, 2013

It is so true what you say in this poem. I felt the way you did don't remember how many times. And nevertheless this cyberspace seems as attractive as ever as if nothing has happened. Or maybe nothing is happening in real, and this is exactly what is wrong with it. Hope you are not very disappointed and she who took your fancy "By way of written words So soft and gentle" will either reappear or someone else possessed of similar gentle disposition and keen mind will take her place. Just take it easy, dear friend, don't lose heart for it will prove hard to find your lost heart

Lost and Found

I lost my heart, to a lost world, to a lost cause
Not knowing the lost cause - of - this lost world.
..................................................
Looking for my lost heart, in this world and it's cause
Found the world but no lost heart
Found the cause but no lost heart
Found no heart and found no lost heart
To this world and it's cause
Need the lost world and it's lost cause
To find my lost heart.
(by Vasco M. Resendes)

Thanks for the poem!

cherryreggaebayside, New York USAMar 4, 2013

Amazing write...trurorob, you have captured what so many of us, have experienced in the cyber world...it really is a strange phenomenon lol thats the only way I can put it!! Thankyou for bringing this truth, to life!!!

madtat29Farmington, New Mexico USAMar 4, 2013

Ahhhh..I'm still looking for my "Houdina " lol female version

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoMar 4, 2013

I have been fooled twice,but we learn from our mistakes right.

I can certainly relate to this

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 4, 2013

Thank you 2725DL, most kind.
Rob

shadow1950taunton, Somerset, England UKMar 4, 2013

excellent Rob a masterly touch much enjoyed

LadyMorgana60Norwich, Norfolk, England UKMar 4, 2013

Well then my dear friend.. you've come up with yet another non-escaping masterly poem

Loved it with thanks for sharing Rob!

paloma66Manukau, Auckland New ZealandMar 4, 2013

This is so beautiful....sometimes only in Cyberspace we can see someone we admire.What a wonderful title.I respect you, you were the first person to make me feel welcome on CS.

gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts USAMar 4, 2013

Hi, trurorob,
Unfortunately, until a face-to-face encounter brings written words So soft and gentle to life, one's heart is at the mercy of "Cyberspace". Thanks for sharing your poetic My Lost “Houdini” lament.

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 5, 2013

Thank you Phyllis, most kind.
Rob

niah9Auckland, New ZealandMar 5, 2013

ahh yes...and you are left in doubt...what happened....why.....
Sometimes you find out, other times, you chalk it to experience, but it means trust is harder to give next time....
Rob, you relate it perfectly, and Houdini....is a perfect description....just know...sometimes they come back.....

Kathy

cafetwo2010Harford county, Maryland USAMar 5, 2013

Inescapeably true. So very well penned.

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 5, 2013

thsnk you Marikia, very kind of you.
Rob

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKMar 5, 2013

And then you were gone
Without a parting word
Pulling that famous trick
Of “disappearing”
Before my very eyes

People come and people go..it happens all the time..Life goes on..life gets better. Interesting poem Rob.

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 5, 2013

Thank you Cherry lady, most kind.
Rob

Spartacus2012Biloxi, Mississippi USAMar 5, 2013

Nice write Rob, I can relate..Ken

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 6, 2013

Thanks Madtat, hope you find her, but beware she may trick you!!
Rob

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 6, 2013

Cheers MM
Rob

Macduff5Newcastle, New South Wales AustraliaMar 7, 2013

Hi Rob,

So true...so many Houdinis out there in cyberspace. And a few old stagers too thankfully, who reassure one that there are real people too. Nicely written.

sophiasummerNorthland, New ZealandMar 7, 2013

Brilliant, where's his partner?

Your hand extolls
Love your work

Soph

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 12, 2013

Thank you Shadow
Rob

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 19, 2013

Cheers LadyM, very kind.
Rob

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 21, 2013

Thank you Paloma
Rob

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 24, 2013

Thank you Joy.
Rob

FellsmanLake District, Cumbria, England UKMar 28, 2013

C'est la vie... You touch on a recurring theme here Rob, it's an over simplification to say ALL is smoke and mirrors, but there is an all too familiar pattern.

I personally think that when anywhere outside 'normal' travelling distance is involved, by which I mean within comfortable driving distance or other means of transport, many people get cold feet and start worrying about matters such as 'what if we don't like each other?'

An email or phone call saying "I'm having second thoughts and would prefer not to meet" is far more preferable than a wall of silence: Maybe some people worry more about the reaction of the other person rather than etiquette or good manners.

Cheers

Bill

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 31, 2013

Thank you Kathy, stay well.
Rob

trurorobOPAlicante, Valencia SpainApr 3, 2013

Cheers Jim
Rob