Friday, August 3, 2018

3/ The rest of "Silage," a pantoum


A swing hangs from the highest beam
did they find the time to play?
trusting the rope to their own child
while their chores pulled them away

Did they find the time to play?
a quick wash, and then the grace
while their chores pulled them away
from the dinner quickly eaten

A quick wash, and then the grace
not a glance at what they’re given
from the dinner quickly eaten
fellowship in silent nods

Not a glance at what they’re given
the chisel digs into the wall
fellowship in silent nods
initials cut before they fall

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6 comments:

  1. Indigo BuntingAugust 3, 2018 at 5:46 AM

    This is lovely. Truly.

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    1. HelenAugust 3, 2018 at 2:29 PM

      Agreed. I am beginning to realize how powerful repetition can be.

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  2. SabineAugust 3, 2018 at 6:33 AM

    I vow to try this before the end of the month

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  3. MaliAugust 3, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    Wow again. I'm in awe.

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  4. Kim HanniganAugust 4, 2018 at 8:09 AM

    Echoing everyone above. This poem is echoing inside me now.

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  5. CedarwaxwingAugust 13, 2018 at 3:16 PM

    I don't think I will try this, but what a poem!

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