Sunday, July 13, 2014

Foxed


Someone made a wish,
pressed a flower,
left a tear on the page,
below trees
slashed with names,
hearts cut in bark.  Splashed
river water.  Catfish.  
Cat hair.  Dog-eared.

Pocked yellow pencil.  Scribbles.
Foxed.  Cough in a concert, a kiss.
A single glove.
Cigarette ash dropped
Hansel & Gretel style
up frayed steps
to a lover's room.
Wood sighs.  Sheets twist.  
Sock with a hole.  Rain.

Mud.  Drainpipes.
Brave earthy things.  You.  
Damp.  Preferably mellow,
a little bit worn.



tk/July 2014


Lovely mellow read by R.A.D. Stainforth ...






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33 comments:

  1. The Blog of BeeSun Jul 13, 10:29:00 AM

    Simple words creating yet another amazing piece of writing.

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  2. GailSun Jul 13, 10:44:00 AM

    Your weave your words and I'm always pleasantly surprised with the tapestry.

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  3. Other MarySun Jul 13, 10:48:00 AM

    This is more lovely than I can say. x

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  4. UnknownSun Jul 13, 11:26:00 AM

    Tess, such a beautiful poem! still reading and still reading and loving it!!

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  5. Julie Jordan ScottSun Jul 13, 11:31:00 AM

    Oh, the places you went with this. Love it. I normally don't read any of the poems before I settle in with myt words but this image... I knew would birth some very rich writing in you. My poem will wait... and is poking me right this moment as I write this comment on your blog. (I love when that happens!)

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  6. Bekkie SanchezSun Jul 13, 12:08:00 PM

    I like your write very much! Thanks for having it I am done and hope you like it. <3

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  7. SreejaSun Jul 13, 12:11:00 PM

    wow great write.....you amaze me with how different you think.......

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  8. AnonymousSun Jul 13, 12:35:00 PM

    'Imperfections' are glorious. I love the observations.

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  9. kalpana solsiSun Jul 13, 01:00:00 PM

    The tale of lost grandeur...............

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  10. BerowneSun Jul 13, 02:14:00 PM

    Silky and smooth; beautifully written.

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  11. sandySun Jul 13, 03:19:00 PM

    so poignant - beautiful, even wistful.

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  12. humbirdSun Jul 13, 03:52:00 PM

    Fun-chain, the words took you this time thru very vibrant images...

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  13. Kathe W.Sun Jul 13, 04:55:00 PM

    You write amazing imagery....wow.

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  14. Stafford RaySun Jul 13, 07:08:00 PM

    Better a little bit worn than untouched by human hand, I say. Loved it.

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  15. PirateGunnSun Jul 13, 09:43:00 PM

    A very warm poem, and startling imagery.

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  16. HelenSun Jul 13, 11:20:00 PM

    We took this little journey with you ~ step by step by step.

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  17. 21 WitsMon Jul 14, 12:00:00 AM

    I clearly saw these memories, one by one, following steady in lively character!

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  18. Silent Otto Mon Jul 14, 07:58:00 AM

    A barque containing many things ....

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  19. LolamouseMon Jul 14, 08:33:00 AM

    Beautiful! I, too, prefer things with a history. Much more interesting!

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  20. kaykualaMon Jul 14, 09:09:00 AM

    It can go every which way and still come out tops. Great write Tess!

    Hank

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  21. Eddie BluelightsMon Jul 14, 04:25:00 PM

    You got more out of the prompt that I ever thought possible - great :)

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  22. Cait O'ConnorMon Jul 14, 06:00:00 PM

    I like the way your beautiful poem went in 'steps'.

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  23. dogimoMon Jul 14, 09:00:00 PM

    I feel I've never been able to use "lover" properly in a poem. I think I've been doing it wrong.

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  24. TruedessaMon Jul 14, 10:07:00 PM

    I enjoyed this..wood sighs and sheets twist in a lover's room..there is just so much to like in this poem..thanks for the prompt

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  25. JinksyTue Jul 15, 01:23:00 AM

    Preferably mellow,
    a little bit worn.

    What a way to be. :-)

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  26. J Cosmo NewberyTue Jul 15, 06:19:00 AM

    A patchwork that makes an intriguing whole.

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  27. Kristen HaskellTue Jul 15, 11:20:00 AM

    The little things we should never take for granted. Ghostlike things before we know it.

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  28. philTue Jul 15, 11:01:00 PM



    splendid, Tess.
    Can I have your autograph? 8^)

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  29. Belva Rae StaplesWed Jul 16, 06:26:00 PM

    Beautiful and each word is another tread up the staircase.

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  30. Theresa MilsteinWed Jul 16, 09:47:00 PM

    I like your story of the staircase.

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  31. Carrie Van HornThu Jul 17, 06:17:00 PM

    Something worn and frayed is something used to the fullest....this is lovely Tess!

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  32. MaryThu Jul 17, 06:33:00 PM

    Excellent! I really enjoy the imagery you use in your poetry, Tess.

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  33. relThu Jul 17, 08:07:00 PM

    " a little bit worn indeed" The patina of life, well put.

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Inject a few raisins of conversation into the tasteless dough of existence.
― O. Henry (and me)

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