Cummings, Plath, Franco and others quotes dance around my mind
a chattering, clatter of pentameter.
Parameter, a gauge on high
who ever would have known
that an old monochrome
image of me passed far beyond
the au courant horizon
tribulation a trial--a trail. I climbed. I danced until
the sun swept under
These ashes are traded in winds
in syncope.
I am a whirlwind of curiosities
and intrigue.
I am a hyacinth, hydrangea, hybrid hydra
of sorts.
I am a stranger to myself, to all that is
around.
In my ethereal den, eternally
hibernating.
Counting clocks for fun and watching life
unravel I watch.
Observing. Like my- ology or ism
with hope & fear.
Beguiled in trust that something might
change.
If not me, perhaps the world might revolve around something;
anything better than idly waiting.
Like me,
a still picture of a frozen lake or of Dorian Gray.
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I intend on reading this at my poetry group so if anyone has any suggestions on meter and/or wording please do share. I am very rusty on my poetical technique and could really use the help. Thanks xox.
a chattering, clatter of pentameter.
Parameter, a gauge on high
who ever would have known
that an old monochrome
image of me passed far beyond
the au courant horizon
tribulation a trial--a trail. I climbed. I danced until
the sun swept under
These ashes are traded in winds
in syncope.
I am a whirlwind of curiosities
and intrigue.
I am a hyacinth, hydrangea, hybrid hydra
of sorts.
I am a stranger to myself, to all that is
around.
In my ethereal den, eternally
hibernating.
Counting clocks for fun and watching life
unravel I watch.
Observing. Like my- ology or ism
with hope & fear.
Beguiled in trust that something might
change.
If not me, perhaps the world might revolve around something;
anything better than idly waiting.
Like me,
a still picture of a frozen lake or of Dorian Gray.
------------
I intend on reading this at my poetry group so if anyone has any suggestions on meter and/or wording please do share. I am very rusty on my poetical technique and could really use the help. Thanks xox.