Sunday, May 26, 2013

Integrate




Curlicue under my breath
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. 

Ponytail by Last Exit 

42 comments:

  1. One of my favorites of yours, Tess.

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  2. Oh so beautiful Tess! I love Stainforth's voice when he is reading your poem.

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  3. You're so @%!# good I wanna slap you.... ;)

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  4. The momentum builds - love that last line!

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  5. The last line... from "Pushing Tin"? 8-)

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  6. Love 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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  7. A most lovely piece, that blends to me with my own thoughts on this stunning and grace lined photo.

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  8. ... 'give lip service with the compression of a zip' ~~ love, love that line. Another beautiful poem, Tess.

    Kudos 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!!

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    1. Thanks Helen...I think this is one of Stainforth's best...

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  9. wait until I appear nude and pure,
    molecules 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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  10. always enjoy your pieces - make me come back and listen and read again each time enjoying more and more

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  11. Safety first - always wear your helmet! ;-)

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  12. Ooh, awesome poem!! I love the last line! haha

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  13. I am an artist - who just loves your work - and 'The Ponytail' by Last Exit - keep it coming guys!! Cheers!!

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  14. Great poem, Tess! The classic 'ponytail' is mesmerizing even to non-smokers!

    Hank

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  15. Interesting turn of phrases...love how you worked in "ponytail".
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  16. Intense and abstract..it just bounces along..

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  17. Yes, ma'am! So flirtatious and sexy! Love this one, Tess!

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  18. i love how he said that last line. lol. out of the abstract conceptual to a brief moment of cautious practicality. haha so funny

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    1. Thanks Michael...I'm glad you appreciate the humor...yes he nailed that last line...

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  19. wonderfully brilliant Tess and this has to be Mr Stainforths best reading yet.x

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  20. Superb! " Say anything, give lip service with the compression of a zip." Fabulous words and from RAD's own ones, too!

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  21. Thank you all so much for your kind comments, dear friends...

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  25. 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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  26. We should wear a helmet..brilliant line as love sometimes needs a helmet.

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