Sunday, January 26, 2014

Settlement of Snow


The Mill, 1964, Andrew Wyeth
Boots tramp your arrival.
I am aware of you. 
Wyeth stillness lies
in the bodice of my gown.
Unlace the corset with gloved hands
to find the curvature of the earth.

Fire hisses.

Impatient embers
find their way into everything we know.
The room is overwarm.
Gathered branches tumble to the floor.
There is no script, no canvas.
This is no ordinary happiness. 




tk/January 2014







Exquisite read by R.A.D. Stainforth: 





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30 comments:

  1. TigerbriteSun Jan 26, 12:51:00 PM

    Probably could discard the gloves then ....:)

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  2. HelenSun Jan 26, 02:28:00 PM

    This deserves two exquisite video readings ... one from Tess, one from Mr. Stainforth!!!

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    1. Tess KincaidSun Jan 26, 03:38:00 PM

      I think one exquisite reading is more than enough... : )

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  3. steveroniSun Jan 26, 02:36:00 PM

    Tess, this is SO good, I'm betting that you "hear" it being recited as you choose the word-paints.

    In fact, it IS how I should see my own writing, "hear" it being stated, whenther poem--or not.
    THANK YOU for these thoughts I'm having. Now...on to the snowfall and winter. Hmmmm, I just cannot seem to identify--THANKFULLY--grin!!!

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    1. Tess KincaidSun Jan 26, 03:40:00 PM

      Thanks Steve...poetry is meant to be heard...whether audibly in your head...or actually reading out loud...I do hear it as I write...and Mr. Stainforth breathes audible life into my words...

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  4. humbirdSun Jan 26, 03:02:00 PM

    Love it! Such contrast with the picture...Inspiring!

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  5. MerisiSun Jan 26, 03:07:00 PM

    Utter delight!

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  6. kelvin s.m.Sun Jan 26, 05:51:00 PM

    "There is no script, no canvas. / This is no ordinary happiness."---couldn't think more of a better ending other than these two lines. Beautiful, Tess!

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  7. UnknownSun Jan 26, 06:18:00 PM

    it's not spring that has sprung :)



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  8. kaykualaSun Jan 26, 06:52:00 PM

    There is no script, no canvas.
    This is no ordinary happiness

    The cold makes man to think outside the box to improvise in testing situations. Truly said Tess!

    Hank

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  9. MichaelSun Jan 26, 09:15:00 PM

    Your incessant sexual references make me smile so mischievously! However, in other news, that last line will be stolen. You have been duly informed.

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  10. Silent Otto Mon Jan 27, 07:44:00 AM

    And this is no ordinary sentiment.....it breathes

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  11. Kathe W.Mon Jan 27, 12:47:00 PM

    sensual and hot poem for warming up the winter!

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  12. 21 WitsMon Jan 27, 01:10:00 PM

    I am feeling love is brewing, and warming all that's bitterly cold.

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  13. BerowneMon Jan 27, 04:07:00 PM

    Berowne is back. Prepare for more cyber jousts.

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  14. Stafford RayMon Jan 27, 04:35:00 PM

    "Wyeth stillness lies
    in the bodice of my gown."
    That is stillness indeed! But the fire kisses will fix that!

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    1. Tess KincaidWed Jan 29, 09:09:00 PM

      Giggle I like fire kisses...but it's fire hisses, Ford...

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  15. Irish GumboMon Jan 27, 09:18:00 PM

    Madam, once again you pen lines I long to have created.

    "…to find the curvature of the earth…" Yes, I am familiar with this discovery. Exquisite!

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  16. C.C.Tue Jan 28, 12:48:00 AM

    Elegant yet searing in its sensuality. What a gorgeous piece!

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  17. Brandee ShaferTue Jan 28, 11:42:00 PM

    sexy

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  18. ekta khetanWed Jan 29, 03:56:00 AM

    beautifully written, sexy and sensuous in snow!

    www.numerounity.com

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  19. Susan AndersonWed Jan 29, 06:58:00 PM

    I love the last line.

    =)

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  20. AnonymousWed Jan 29, 11:42:00 PM

    Love this poem, Tess, especially the ending!

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  21. Belva Rae StaplesThu Jan 30, 01:59:00 PM

    This is no ordinary happiness is a wonderful line, but then, so is the rest of it!

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  22. Tess KincaidThu Jan 30, 07:33:00 PM

    Thank you for all your kind and generous comments, dear readers...

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  23. Bekkie SanchezFri Jan 31, 11:06:00 AM

    An excellent write Tess!

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  24. KatherineSat Feb 01, 03:05:00 PM

    Absolutely wonderful!

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