I really liked that. It was funny, but I found myself not really able to laugh much because it is so true. Sad really. We have become that, or maybe I should just speak for myself.
Luke...I really really enjoyed coming down there last week! They seemed like a fun group and easy to connect with. I'll be back for sure. And I agree...that post really reminded me of some things I write too...good eye! I subscribed to her blog. We should hang soon!!
On the stiff twig up there Hunches a wet black rook Arranging and rearranging its feathers in the rain I do not expect a miracle Or an accident
To set the sight on fire In my eye, nor seek Any more in the desultory weather some design, But let spotted leaves fall as they fall, Without ceremony, or portent.
Although, I admit, I desire, Occasionally, some backtalk From the mute sky, I can't honestly complain: A certain minor light may still Lean incandescent
Out of kitchen table or chair As if a celestial burning took Possession of the most obtuse objects now and then-- Thus hallowing an interval Otherwise inconsequent
By bestowing largesse, honor, One might say love. At any rate, I now walk Wary (for it could happen Even in this dull, ruinous landscape); skeptical, yet politic; ignorant
Of whatever angel may choose to flare Suddenly at my elbow. I only know that a rook Ordering its black feathers can so shine As to seize my senses, haul My eyelids up, and grant
A brief respite from fear Of total neutrality. With luck, Trekking stubborn through this season Of fatigue, I shall Patch together a content
Of sorts. Miracles occur, If you dare to call those spasmodic Tricks of radiance miracles. The wait's begun again, The long wait for the angel, For that rare, random descent.
I really liked that. It was funny, but I found myself not really able to laugh much because it is so true. Sad really. We have become that, or maybe I should just speak for myself.
ReplyDeleteThat was right on the money. Challenge accepted.
ReplyDeleteLuke...I really really enjoyed coming down there last week! They seemed like a fun group and easy to connect with. I'll be back for sure.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree...that post really reminded me of some things I write too...good eye! I subscribed to her blog.
We should hang soon!!