Thursday, September 30, 2010

graffitti...




I am graffiti, who are you?
to deny me access...write or wrong
I am song...voice, a spiral of paint
lettered to be heard....

color racing towards a flood
of emotion that to often is ... blood
diverse I am - a locked up spectrum
within a prism of stone (grey)
a laughter crying "peace be with you

and with your spirit"
do you hear me?  walk, here this way...
....no place for
spacing soul from soul - your face is my
face ---and whole is the world
I sing, I paint.....
I write...graffitti

bkmackenzie
copyrighted....2010


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20 comments:

  1. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    that's very powerful illustration of graffiti...
    love the creativity in your poem,
    Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Brother OllieSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Craving to express. Cool BKM.

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  3. EllaSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    You crafted this well, the imagery is great!
    I like how you expressed the emotions behind it!
    Great job~

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  4. Diane TSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    You write graffitti? LOL. Doesn't seem like to me. A most influential poem!

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  5. signed...bkmSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Only in my mind Diane....I write many things in my mind...thank you...bkm

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  6. Brian MillerSeptember 30, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    nice. i like the imagery of graffiti...love to look under the bridges to see what people write..there are some great artists out there...and it is a great tool to speak on diversity...

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  7. Carrie Van HornSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    You have a beautiful mind Bkm that flows with beautiful,prose,poetry, and colorful graffiti for the soul! :-)

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  8. MarySeptember 30, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    I especially like:

    your face is my
    face ---and whole is the world
    I sing, I paint.....
    I write...graffitti

    Beautiful, beautiful words!

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  9. ninotazizSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Powerful image and poem...bkm.

    Excellent - as usual.

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  10. The Square CornerSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    You are really creative. Nicely done!

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  11. DasuntouchaSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    ...I am - a locked up spectrum
    within a prism of stone    ...

    ...that is a magnificent metaphor...love this piece!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    A great poem, bursting with life and immediacy, as graffitti itself does...loved it!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 1, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    I just want to go and paint a few walls now, lol, Great work xk

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  14. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 1, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    What a cool and original perspective........I loved this one!

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  15. CherylOctober 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Lovely. I can feel the power of this one.

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  16. Kerry O'ConnorOctober 2, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    I love the word play of this piece, and such an innovative idea. "I am song...voice, a spiral of paint..." Superb.

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  17. flaubertOctober 2, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Wonderful perspective!
    Pamela

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  18. rchOctober 2, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Hi bkm, nicely illustrated, take it easy.

    Bob

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  19. Eileen T O'Neill .....October 4, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    bkm,
    What a wonderful way to 'express' this topic. Graffiti does indeed usually say it all.
    The writing on the wall or the painted images, were part of life in Northern Ireland too.
    I understand your message!
    Best wishes, Eileen

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  20. The Restless Artisan PressSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    bkm,

    I am starting a new online magazine that showcases Poetry, Short Stories, Art and Photography and I would like to use your poem "Graffiti" as one of my first few posts and highlights. I hope you consider my request. I will of course credit you as the writer and link back to you so that others may visit your blog. The intent of my blog is to share up and coming talented individuals with others. If you wish to take a look at the site prior to giving your approval please feel free. I have yet to put it out there in a blatant way. I am gathering a small amount of posts to launch with. The website is a blogger address and can be found here: http://restlessartisan.blogspot.com/ . The blog is based in simplicity with each post speaking for itself. There will be no flashy banners, advertising or anything of the sort. It is meant to allow focus on the talent. Again I hope you consider my request and thank you for your time.

    Restless Artisan Press

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