chime
in while I crunch toast,
facing
head-on, paperless,
over
the constant rhythm of dishes.
Watch
me squat alone, closeted,
protagonist
in some unmade movie.
Spin
me around, undo my ponytail,
take
a Polaroid, then peel back―
wait
until I appear nude and pure,
molecules
settle in perfect spheres.
Say
anything, give lip service
with
the compression of a zip.
Deliver
in breakneck speed―
we
should wear a helmet!
tk/May 2013
Thanks to the most excellent R.A.D. Stainforth for reading this poem.
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| Ponytail by Last Exit |
One of my favorites of yours, Tess.
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ReplyDeleteThe momentum builds - love that last line!
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ReplyDeleteLove the poem and also that b&w photo of what just might be a pony tail. Thanks for posting me as time goes by.
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ReplyDelete... 'give lip service with the compression of a zip' ~~ love, love that line. Another beautiful poem, Tess.
ReplyDeleteKudos to Mr. Stainforth as well. When he spoke the word 'spin' .. he actually s p u n it out for us. Smoking only adds to his appeal .. I also like the way he touches his face in the beginning of the video
Happy Sunday!!
Thanks Helen...I think this is one of Stainforth's best...
Deletewait until I appear nude and pure,
ReplyDeletemolecules settle in perfect spheres.
This piece has so much zing for me--Loved so many lines in it, but the above just grabbed me--Happy Sunday!
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ReplyDeleteSafety first - always wear your helmet! ;-)
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DeleteGreat poem, Tess! The classic 'ponytail' is mesmerizing even to non-smokers!
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Interesting turn of phrases...love how you worked in "ponytail".
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Intense and abstract..it just bounces along..
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Deletewonderfully brilliant Tess and this has to be Mr Stainforths best reading yet.x
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This poem has such mystery, while also touching on utilitarian features such as "...crunch toast" and "...the constant rhythm of dishes" -- which is why I found Stainforth's chosen setting to be absolutely perfect! One of your best and one of his best readings.
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