Friday, May 17, 2013

papered wall




the sky
a bird of color
taken to the room
i feel the wing
the wind, the turn
falling as
i stand
hue in wall
light refined
a chair that now
takes flight
to this day
i will take the sun
reflecting
life and ink

a bird its own
i a cup half full find
renewal
as there you silent sit
a pleasant thought
on plate of morning
buttered
without sweet

is it
because we love
because we choose it
happenstance
then not taste of it at all
that records
morning
suns swelling warmth
upon a papered wall

and is
it that we
have been broken
both willing
and right
that passion takes
mark to
heart of a summers room
fragrant as the lilac's breath
now dying to the sky
that we ask all "please take leave, all
but bird
that does not fly"


bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2013

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  2. really cool piece bk...the drawing of the bird...and what can be seen in it...and how it gives us pause to question as well...

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    1. Thank you as always Brian you are forever faithful...bkm

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    2. and thanks for joining us tonight...i hope you are well bk...smiles.

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  4. Wonderful piece...I love it! And you do possess the gift! Rare!

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  5. I reread and again I am left breathless!

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      Thank you so for your wonderful comments- I do not write as often though the words come to mind - your comments tell me to write them done. Take care...bkm

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  7. Simply stunning. A fine delicate read indeed.

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    1. Thank you so much Helena glad you enjoyed it so...bkm

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  8. I have missed coming here. Such a deft, light touch you have, but with meaning. Thank you.

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  9. Barbara, this is just full of gorgeous, delicious images that create a dreamy effect. It's always a joy to stumble upon your work.

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  10. can't imagine a life of not tasting all I can

    lovely work here

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  11. A bird that doesn't fly - could anything be more heartbreaking? This was lovely, bkm. I've missed your words.

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  12. Barb, this is a beautiful poem. I have missed reading you. I also used the word "happenstance" in my poem this week. Serendipity.

    Pamela

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  13. Lovely poem - I found the opening especially compelling - the sky a bird of color. This is Manicddaily at wordpress by the way http://Manicddaily.wordpress.com. Thanks for the lovely poem. k.

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