Friday, June 3, 2011

a puddle of sun




there is a puddle of sun
in my front yard that refuses growth
again I am forced this day to stand
straight up in it and confess all earthly
transgressions

its carcinogenic rays
pierce my thoughts, worm
their way into the organs I have earmarked vital

burn they do, all
burns, as

reference to a collective self
succumbs to their tranquillizing calm, until
all words are lost in flame,
warming to hot, hot to bone,
to marrow
all crumbles to a mound of coal black ash
outlined and edited by the bluest of sky, summoning a
collection soul worthy, bone to word, word to bone melded
molded into a compendium
of sacrifice

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2011

Posted for One Stop Poetry, Friday Poetically
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10 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Beautiful! Love the imagery of "puddle of sun."

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  2. ClaudiaJune 3, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    edited by the blue sky...love this..and the puddles of sun..

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  3. BubbaJune 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Sounds like the tale of the descent of the Phoenix, wonderfully told.

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  4. Brian MillerJune 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    nice puddle of sun you got there...hopefully it just takes that which you no longer need...

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  5. VictoriaJune 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    The purifying power of fire, of sun. Your words are searing.

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  6. AutumnJune 3, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    You are quite a composer. I always have to read your work at least twice. I am in awe, as always.

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  7. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    This really is inspired poetry, I love this write. "bone to word, word to bone melded
    molded into a compendium" amazing wordplay. ~ Rose

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  8. Poets UnitedJune 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    As Poets United reaches its first anniversary this coming week we want to thank you for your support. Over the past year we have grown to 250 members plus and are steadily growing. Poets United is proud to have you as one of our members and look forward to another successful year. You imagination, creativity and willingness to share with us is what makes our community such a wonderful place. Thank you for beautiful poetry and thank you for being a part of Poets United.

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  9. MontyJune 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I always stand in awe of the depth and scope of your insights, barb. love your take on the image prompt.


    bummy / monty

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  10. Sherry Blue SkyJune 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Very deep and thought-provoking, bkm.....great writing!

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