Saturday, August 19

Fission

The sun forgot to set today.

It hadn't set an alarm. The blackberry packed up.

It continued on auto pilot without a thought
for the moon

that kept waiting, waiting.

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Lightning struck

Ashes of roses
all over cream satin

Thunder stood by
the rain held its own

Clouds applauded
As the stars undressed her

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Edgy icicles
Shattered snow

Rosewood hours
Stark and slow

Fire and water
Friend and foe

Your time is up
with miles to go

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The chocolate woods
Didn't blink

Soot ablaze
Castrated cold

He clothed himself
bit by bit
with dying embers

of the phantom storm


A rusty road raced by

Pale pink
Placid pucker

An army of ants
A lone gray sky

watched


them break.
at

14 comments:

  1. AradhitaSaturday, August 19, 2006 6:55:00 AM

    We had a phantom storm here too....and I am still breathless :)

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  2. AradhitaSaturday, August 19, 2006 6:57:00 AM

    Another observation..you stay closer to home than I do...hmmpf ;)

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  3. InkblotSaturday, August 19, 2006 11:17:00 AM

    cherie: couldn't resist having a little fun. Its meant to be slightly ironic and out of place and throw any sentimentality out of gear :P


    aradhita: you been running in the storm?

    and what home?
    I am a 14 hour flight away from where you are I think. :)

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  4. no nameSaturday, August 19, 2006 10:02:00 PM

    hmm... don't know what, but isn't something amiss? ...
    (Perhaps its just in the air--something macro :/ )

    Nonetheless, pretty good =)

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  5. Russell CJ DuffySunday, August 20, 2006 2:11:00 AM

    said it before i know BUT you really are improving and bearing in mind how good you were to start with that is saying something.

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  6. EATING POETRYSunday, August 20, 2006 12:06:00 PM

    You have a great way with words... really enjoyed reading this. Loved how you broke it up.

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  7. InkblotSunday, August 20, 2006 5:09:00 PM

    merryweather: if you can put a finger on it...let me know.
    something is always amiss :)


    cj: what is it they say about flattery..?? nonetheless, thanx :P


    jon cox: always nice to have you here. thanks.


    eating poetry: good to hear from you again. thanks

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  8. ariaSunday, August 20, 2006 9:05:00 PM

    Very Nice :D I'm waiting for a storm tonight.

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  9. Russell CJ DuffyMonday, August 21, 2006 12:18:00 AM

    oh well.

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  10. che sara saraTuesday, August 22, 2006 1:44:00 PM

    i m caught in the phantom storm

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  11. Prmod BafnaTuesday, August 22, 2006 7:07:00 PM

    Very nicely constructed and groovy read totally loved the imagery presented! Keep rockin' it!! :)

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  12. InkblotTuesday, August 22, 2006 7:56:00 PM

    aria: thats a lovely feeling-waiting for it...

    cj: :D

    jon:you are really talented


    silvermoon: thats a lovely phrase. thanks

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  13. InkblotTuesday, August 22, 2006 7:57:00 PM

    sophie: write about it :)


    pb: thanks, and you rock too!

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  14. Shadow LorWednesday, August 23, 2006 2:47:00 AM

    ooo, i likes it! i likes it good!

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