I squat like a miner;
sift through rubble,
barefoot in Levis.
Memories swirl the pan ―
most of them look the
same;
unfossilized, too liquid
to keep.
Ruby lips. The American
dream.
Now and then a sparkle ― a nugget
looks up at me with human
eyes.
Clementine! Can't take everything, darling.
Just a few. I pack it
neatly in the box
labeled "Initial Boom".
Souvenirs line up like
herring.
Gradually decompose,
bloom sweet and pungent;
fertilize a second chance ―
my destiny.
my destiny.
tk/July 2015
R.A.D. Stainforth brings my words to life...
R.A.D. Stainforth brings my words to life...
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ReplyDeleteLovely write, as usual Tess. :-)
DeleteGreat interpretaion of the prompt!
ReplyDeleteThe final 'bloom sweet and pungent' suggests that this adventure had mixed blessings, but then, there's always tomorrow. A great write capturing the pioneer spirit.
ReplyDeleteThis poem is captivating - I could almost smell it at times! Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLovely read. Kudos
ReplyDeleteA different and delightful take on the prompt. I like it!
ReplyDeleteVisit Keith's Ramblings!
Head to California would be my advice .... Hhhmmmm
ReplyDeleteOh my darling Clementine ~~ could hear it playing softly in the background ...
ReplyDeleteLove the human eyes, Clementine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteSwirl that pan; I'm sure there's even more gold...
ReplyDelete'Souvenirs line up like herring'....all these special moments...
ReplyDelete"...fertilize a second chance" Talk about learning from mistakes, and truly using those lessons. Love this.
ReplyDeleteA great take..gold seeker who headed west def comes to mind.
ReplyDeletea nugget
ReplyDeletelooks up at me with human eyes.
Clementine! Can't take everything, darling.
Just a few.
What a marvelous reminder of the gems in our lives, how few, how rare. Like this poem itself.
beautiful !
ReplyDeleteSublime opening:
ReplyDelete"I squat like a miner;
sift through rubble,
barefoot in Levis."
I also love these:
"unfossilized, too liquid to keep.
Ruby lips"
"I pack it neatly in the box
labeled 'Initial Boom'"
Impossible to believe, but this so reminds me of a visit to South Dakota or some other outstanding by rocky landscape and I want to bring it all home with me! Living naturally through your lines.
ReplyDeleteI can feel my fingers running through the earth....
ReplyDeleteHow do you do this? I look forward to your poetry each week!
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