And as I was walking out to the garden, I disturbed this little guy. He is giving me a not so friendly look. I hope he made it safely into the foliage and away from our dogs.
Here's a poem by Jeffery Beam, Poet of the Week on my Laureate Blog.
I hope you will visit it and read all of his poems posted there.
Credo
Now, when I talk
it is not just to say
this or
that.
But it is to say
what is between.
Over there,
under the sycamore, runs
the argumentative
periwinkle.
The blue eye
of southern spring.
Over there,
chickadee whistle
& blue
bird.
Here swings
the blues’
rightful cadence.
Words’ melancholic
swarm, thick with
dribble, &
slang.
To my own self
be true.
To say what is
between:
the periwinkle,
the chickadee.
Originally published in the Asheville Poetry Review 10th anniversary anthology issue, 2004.
6 comments:
Saying what is between this and that -- a lovely thought. I remember in my painting class being introduced to the concept of negative space -- the visual equivalent.
Beautiful lily -- the slugs have turned most of mine to slimy lace.
Great photos, Kay. I like the turtle.
I have a question about this poem. He uses some multi-sylabic words and I've heard poetry instructors say it is best to use one or two syllable words. In fact, one night at our critique group, my cornucopia had to go. What are your thoughts on this subject?
Hi Vicki and Glenda, the concept of negative space is fascinating. I wish I could do visual art again--guess I could, but when?
Glenda, I don't hold with rules like the one in your poetry group. If you limit yourself to one or two syllable words, you will be impoverished as a writer. Bring your cornucopia back into your poem. I've used that word in a poem; I love it. It's one of my favorite words. The important thing is to use each word well. Retrieve cornucopia!
Thank you, Kay. I loved my cornucopia and I really never let it go, but I never felt really good about it again. Thanks for your permission. Now, I can bring it out of hiding.
Vicki's photos and her garden are incredible. She's a talented photographer. Your lily is gorgeous. That is an incredible turtle. His back looks like an ancient language. You both have inspired me to take some pictures of my herb garden.
Sam
Sam, I love your comment about the turtle's back looking like an ancient langauge! I may have to "steal" that image. Yes, you should make photos of your herb garden. I would like to see them.
Which reminds me that I need to thin our basil today!
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