it started out well enough
toast and jam, and ring a ring o' roses
but then, out came the lanterns
shining, burning the daylight down to grey
my soul tugged, called to duty
to learn every little world wonders name
what is it that makes them so
these truths beg to be witnessed every day
do you not see what I see?
a lamp in every laugh, cough and footstep
irresistible journeys
forgive me, as I must be on my way
Rene ~ March 24, 2013
For Magpie Tales
Image:
Not to be Reproduced, 1937 by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte
toast and jam, and ring a ring o' roses
but then, out came the lanterns
shining, burning the daylight down to grey
my soul tugged, called to duty
to learn every little world wonders name
what is it that makes them so
these truths beg to be witnessed every day
do you not see what I see?
a lamp in every laugh, cough and footstep
irresistible journeys
forgive me, as I must be on my way
Rene ~ March 24, 2013
For Magpie Tales
Image:
Not to be Reproduced, 1937 by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte
'it started out well enough'...
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I really like that line. It kind of makes the whole poem work. Now, where's my penny!!!
I liked these words....I would take my leave too! Ha
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SueAnn
Enjoyed this, Rene. A lamp in every laugh... that's a great line.
ReplyDeleteLove the second stanza best ~ Cheers ~
ReplyDeleteVery well done! Admirable!
ReplyDeleteNicely knitted, not too tight, not too loose.
ReplyDeleteA lampo in every laugh... a light in every being.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed this, especially the last stanza!
ReplyDeletesmiles...enjoyed...each day is an adventure in finding those wonders...they surround us...as do those lights when we look for them...mine today is in snow...i wasnt really looking forward to it, but standing on the porch tonight i appreciated its hush...
ReplyDeleteThis is very captivating from the first line 'it started off well enough' to the very last. Lovely writing.
ReplyDeletecool poem
ReplyDeleteAn irresistible journey this, even if we do not necessarily know the destination. Fine write.
ReplyDeletenice - captured the image very well really enjoyed your poem -
ReplyDeleteAs always, lovely writing from the lovely Rene.
ReplyDeletenice read Rene! Enjoyed this quite a bit!
ReplyDeleteOh so sad how such sweet beginnings can end this way. Nice write!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite line:
ReplyDeletea lamp in every laugh, cough and footstep
Very nice.
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the source?
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Rene :)
Your poems are always so emotional, and I love that about them. My favourite line in this was the "toast and jam, and ring a ring o' roses". Now I just want toast and a cup of Irish Breakfast tea.
ReplyDeleteThis is an incredibly smooth read. I love it. The poem really requires more than one reading. You have to dig for meaning, which in my opinion makes it great.
ReplyDeletenicely done. Some really nice lines in here and a really strong framing in the opening and close of the poem itself. Enjoyed. Thanks
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