She always took things far too literally
looking up words
to learn what they meant.
Though she knew
their words were mere shadows
imprecise, blurry.
Still
why did their words affect her so?
After all
she lived in a puzzleland
comforted only
by her own thoughts.
Briefly
until the next round.
looking up words
to learn what they meant.
Though she knew
their words were mere shadows
imprecise, blurry.
Still
why did their words affect her so?
After all
she lived in a puzzleland
comforted only
by her own thoughts.
Briefly
until the next round.
This poem was inspired by the photo from Magpie Tales. Your feedback is greatly welcomed.
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It's as if you were writing about me! I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting-!
ReplyDeleteOh boy could I use this poem right now. I really enjoyed reading this.
ReplyDeleteA very perceptive poem.
ReplyDeleteSounds like someone I know, who is very, very close. : )
Very nice poem. I liked reading this.
ReplyDeleteVery enjoyable poem.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate all of the kind comments. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteHave I said enough how good you are at this? I like the way you emphasized 'they'.
ReplyDeleteThank you, BookQuoter. I mention your blog here: http://suko95.blogspot.com/2011/02/quote-it-anne-morrow-lindberg.html
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Ah, love this! It reminds me so much of myself! :o)
ReplyDeleteSpoken like a true reader/writer! Excellent!
ReplyDeletepuzzles can be more interesting... good mag!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sallie for these beautiful shot and poem !
ReplyDeleteI love this very much, and also feel like it speaks to me directly. Thank so much for sharing this with us, Suko!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Suko! I can relate to this one.
ReplyDeleteA true writer, always exploring meanings, new found prizes offered up for future use.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are really good at this! Very impressed by your poem.
ReplyDeleteI love the image and the poem as well.
ReplyDeleteSuko, I'll bet more people have been to 'Puzzleland' than they let on. Good piece.
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Puzzleland is a place where I have been! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI know someone just like this in puzzleland!
ReplyDeleteThere are many like this in Puzzleland!
ReplyDeleteI like puzzleland too. Once a puzzler, always a puzzler :) Nice Magpie.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Magpie, I enjoyed reading. :-)
ReplyDeleteOhh.. this was most intriguing, Suko...
ReplyDeleteI am a total puzzle person... so I think I can perfectly relate to this one.. heheh
But I must say, the depth in your poem is amazing!
"Briefly
until the next round." -- these lines really spoke a lot!!
A wonderful take on the magpie, my friend..
Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement. :)
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