Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Wednesday poem



I found this wonderful drawing
on the internet
I used it to inspire a little poem
of what I saw
The artist asks that I link to his site




Walking on Empty

No one knew her
hurried steps
were going nowhere
Just the pretense of a life
walking through 
snow and frigid cold
wanting to feel
something


23 comments:

  1. You're going to think I'm crazy, but this reminded me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer - the musical episode. Except with her it was fire - walking into fire just to FEEL something.

    Good OneShot!

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  2. wow Bug..that's great
    and boy are you a fast reader!

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  3. those last 2 lines say much...and the fact that no body knows as she struggles on by...makes me a touch sad...nice oneshot!

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  4. Atmospheric photo gave you a good start on the emotional interpretation you chose.

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  5. hurried steps were going nowhere...


    interesting line

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  6. You really are in a season of inspiration lately and producing some great work. Keep on growing because the fruit is delicious!

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  7. A little homage to Jackson Browne? And a little bit of Elinor Rigby--all the lonely people --where do they all come from. I like it. Tight and good and cold. Thanks. Gay

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  8. Interesting image, for some reason it reminded me of the book "Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name", the title based on a poem. Haunting words about one woman but something we all can relate to.

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  9. Wonderful combining of visual with words...the reader (me) sits with both for the longest time...great choices!

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  10. I can see how the picture inspired you, Suz. Your words do it justice.

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  11. I hope she gets where ever she is going safely. You do have a incredible way with words.

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  12. You portray a person seeking meaning to an empty life so well.

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  13. I like the way the poem and image work together.

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  14. Just stopped by. I really like the image and the words---such an accurate commentary--a sad, but true one--lots of folks "going through the pretense of life, wanting to feel something."

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  15. You've chosen an interesting drawing, Suz.
    Together with your poem it's very touching !
    Nice evening,
    Sylvia

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  16. Very sad poem and beautifully written, Suz.

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  17. perception is an amazing thing..too me she was running home late after an illicit meeting...loved what you said though and thanks for sharing with one shot..cheers pete

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  18. So empty, cold and sad. Actually, I am looking forward to a little cold. Bring on the snow!! Oh yeah.

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  19. wow, wanting to feel something...like that line...bkm

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  20. Wonderful image and the poem is perfect!

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  21. Oh, I like this. Great combo of words and image. I can see how the picture would inspire you.

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  22. I love that illustration. And, as always, your words.

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