That is such an intent look on the sculpture.
I would be quite tempted to turn and see what the artist had them looking at... X
hibernating in a winter glaze could be healthy
it's the season
for icy grey clouds
and endless rainy days
when looking through a window
rugged in some old blanket
is a special kind of joy
long missed
writing away
the endless script for pain
is a medication
I know
guaranteed
to cool the fickle fever of
mandatory mayhem
mandatory mayhem
and
confronting the dark seas of many yesterdays
means
I need to start swimming
or at least
tread water
there is
no rainbow
no island on the horizon
just a spot of late afternoon light
on some flimsy blossom
that doesn't know that
autumn leaves
are still hanging on the branch
in the scheme of things
it could be a melancholy light
but I won't let it be
instead
at last
for a little stargate in time
I can break the hold of
alarms and protocols
and connect with the spirit of Emily Dickinson
and smile
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22 comments:
the muse maybe on vacation during winter but alternates muse could inspire you too.
observing the surrounding around us could be a great way to stary again :)
"writing away
the endless script for pain"
Wordplay so good, I'm jealous!
Your observations are most apt:
writing away
the endless script for pain
is a medication
For a little stargate in time... something so vivid about this line!
Sometimes we need to just start swimming, start moving - to outrun the shadows that chase us from the past. If only for a bit of light. I like your explanation to my question. Ha.
"in the scheme of things
it could be a melancholy light
but I won't let it be"................i love this voice...
Writing is not concrete...it may not provide answers and yet it is the most solid life raft i have ever found...consistent...informing and always leads you to a connection..and hopefully a smile
And that would be a good reason to smile! :)
What a pleasure to read some of your longer poetry, Gemma! I'm sure that you and Emily Dickinson will enjoy your hours together, and the fruit of that visit will be succulent.
Such a powerful & emotive piece :D
A lovely muse~~
This....with the alliteration....is so good..I love it:
"guaranteed
to cool the fickle fever of
mandatory mayhem"
Indeed, writing is a wonderful way to ease the pain!
This is my favourite poem of yours, Gemma. Deep reflections........so many beautiful lines - I resonate with "confronting the dark seas of many yesterdays" - maybe no rainbow, but there is great beauty to be found in the late afternoon light. I always love that hour when everything turns burnished gold.......I especially love that "little stargate in time" and your smile at the end of this beautiful poem. You are traveling well.
interesting.. and how we can dive into someone elses' thoughts.
Here on the other hand of the world we are feeling the bliss of warmth.. but I can relate to the medication of poetry.
I love those darker cooler days where I can be cozy and lost in rest, introspection and writing...yes a wonderful medication.
"when looking through a window
rugged in some old blanket
is a special kind of joy"
Amen to that! This poem captures the grace of that little window that gives us the chance of an Emily Dickinson point of view. How I love it!
Curling up to connect with our poetic ancestors on a winter day is a great activity.
So rewarding to have that instant moment of finding an uplifting notion; the one that opens up and sheds a ray of light on the previous darknesses...A most enjoyable read...
Eileen
luv the connection point of this poem Gemma; do have a good week
much love...
Nice, very nice.
ZQ
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