The Unseen Connection: Exploring Ivan Jenson’s Spellbinding Poem on Soul-Mates Who Meet at the Same Moment
Ever found yourself trying to juggle a million things at once—scheduling your day, managing relationships, chasing career goals—and wondered if anyone else is swimming through the same chaotic, chlorinated pool of consciousness? This poem captures that madcap dance perfectly: two lives intertwined yet often out of sync, each trying to “have it all and eat soufflé too” without dropping a beat. It’s a nocturnal tango of overloaded senses and caffeine-fueled mornings, a commentary on modern connectivity where timing—like chewing gum while talking—is everything, yet never quite aligned. Curious how tangled our daily rhythms become when love meets life’s relentless rush? Dive right in and experience this vibrant swim through the shallow and deep ends of togetherness.
We both talk
and chew gum
but not necessarily
at the same time
because while I am
coordinating my legwork
and my schedule for the
day or week
you are juggling family
friendship and career
in your attempt
to have it all
and eat soufflé too
then we manage to
connect in the
physical realm
nocturnally
that is
which in turn
overwhelms our
senses and overloads
our dreams which
require
a shot of
caffeinated sobriety
in the morning
when again we
both part ways
and join the rush
hour by hour
patiently waiting
to pool our resources
together again
and synchronize
our mostly shallow
swim through
each other’s
Olympic sized
chlorinated
consciousness
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