We’ve Been Here Before, mixed media collage, 2022
all of these words; none of these words the promise of motion, the expectation of form a window is severed a note written in pencil, half-erased: i wish to exit the anthill less is almost always less the moon, these days, is extravagantly long a head, but more erratic i type over the note: i attach no importance to this infinite anthill nakedness is a virtue; i’ve grown older these gestures, somehow more intimate a rush of water sweeps dirt from the collar bone what i love; what cannot be changed the poem is mocking the feet are restless
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9 responses to “We’ve Been Here Before”
Poetic perfection. ✨ Your collage is a creative gem!
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Thank you so very much, Michele! 🙂
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Love this! And the beginning:
all of these words; none of these words
the promise of motion, the expectation of form
is incredible. Well done!
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Thank you very much, Bob! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
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“a rush of water
sweeps dirt from the collar bone
what i love; what cannot be changed”
I love this string of words. Evokes such a strong image as I relish in its meaning. And “i’ve grown older
these gestures, somehow more intimate” is such a good line. Things sometimes, often times, take on greater meaning as we age. As if we become more aware as we step closer to the end, more connected to what we are a part of..all of it, an intimate dance, really. Well done. 🙂
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Thank you, my friend! I do think things take on greater meaning as we age, as we gain greater perspective, and become more ourselves. I’m happy this poem resonates. 🙂
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I’ve still been visiting TUL quite regularly. Your poetry still inspires me often – as do your more recent creative outlets of collage and nature photography. Great stuff! Peace! 🙂
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Tim! I’m happy you’re still coming around. I was thinking about you the other day. I hope you are well, my friend! 🙂
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All is well. I hope the same for you and yours. 🙂
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