This is a new thing for me; I should explain. I was on Tess Kincaid's fine poetry and raw human sensibilities blog Life at Willow Manor. A post entitled "$1.99" arrested my attention with a black and white photo of a woman. Oh just go and click on it! Look at it and read the poem underneath! I left a comment saying I was ripping off the subject matter for a poem of my own, and I did so (see above).
Then I noticed that this was exactly what I was supposed to do:
Joe, nice clean and specific poem for a take on the image prompt. Native Americans would not let their images be taken for fear part of their soul may depart. Like your lines /her gaze indicting all/who pass/. Welcome to the Circle of Tess, where magpies are allowed to speak in their own voices.
You know Tess, I had seen the Magpie thing, but I don't think I realized it was you running things there! What a great idea: inspiration, ready-made.
I will try to pop an eye on each week's prompt at least. With me, prompts are very hit-or-miss, it just depends on whether my brain lurches into motion or not. But I'll certainly try to goose it!
This is a new thing for me; I should explain. I was on Tess Kincaid's fine poetry and raw human sensibilities blog Life at Willow Manor. A post entitled "$1.99" arrested my attention with a black and white photo of a woman. Oh just go and click on it! Look at it and read the poem underneath! I left a comment saying I was ripping off the subject matter for a poem of my own, and I did so (see above).
ReplyDeleteThen I noticed that this was exactly what I was supposed to do:
Magpie Tales #70 Writing prompt.
Fished in.
Yes! It was exactly what you were supposed to do. And so glad you did. A very fine and facile poem, my friend.
ReplyDeleteNice, I am not too perceptive today and totally missed the 1.99 on the photo.
ReplyDeleteWell, Dogimo, welcome. Once you've gotten hooked writing a Magpie Tale, you'll never, ever bail! (Lame, I know.)
ReplyDeleteI liked the idea of her gaze indicting the passersby.
Joe, nice clean and specific
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prompt. Native Americans would not
let their images be taken for fear
part of their soul may depart.
Like your lines /her gaze indicting
all/who pass/. Welcome to the Circle
of Tess, where magpies are allowed
to speak in their own voices.
that's short yet full of meaning...
ReplyDeletei like it!
JJRod'z
Oooh, nice... love the ending!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much folks for the encouragement, the kind words and the welcoming embrace!
ReplyDeleteI should #1 pay more attention, and #2 try to do more of those!
365 is a far docket to fill up every year, I need all the inspiration I can get after all.
Welcome to the mistress that is magpie. You're going to love it, just as we already love your poem.
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Hey, it's a party over here! I'm glad your poetry is getting some well deserved exposure, Joe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet group of people!
ReplyDeleteYou know Tess, I had seen the Magpie thing, but I don't think I realized it was you running things there! What a great idea: inspiration, ready-made.
I will try to pop an eye on each week's prompt at least. With me, prompts are very hit-or-miss, it just depends on whether my brain lurches into motion or not. But I'll certainly try to goose it!
Yes, she was a bargain at $1.99. It was a crime to pass it up, but Tess "made good"! :)
ReplyDeletefine work - strong ending...
ReplyDeleteI love that first stanza, this a beautiful piece one of the best short poems I've read. Excellent!
ReplyDeletewelcome! thanks for the great addition
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ReplyDeleteshare 1 to 3 poems with poetry potluck week 41 today.
superb.
ReplyDeleteshare 1 to 3 poems with poetry potluck week 41 today.