Images Against a Darkened Sky


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Bresson Thomas, 2011





wrapped threads
shimmer
just out of reach of
pinioned sky
telling their
sawdust tales
to ears
heralded
by silken wire
made brittle
wrapping tighter
around the bobbin
of brain matter
left unconcealed
a stillness
released
into the loneliest of cries

7/20/12  written at Bavokerk, Haarlem
copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2012











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  1. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Your words are magical! :)

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  2. Far Beyond The RidgeOctober 18, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I wonder the thoughts, of those seemingly focused on the craft at hand.
    Lovely poem, Audrey

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  3. Janine HuldieOctober 18, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Wow, I just can't tell you how I got such a clear picture from your beautiful words here. Truly enjoyed and absolutely amazing :)

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  4. ScarletOctober 18, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I like pinioned sky and loneliest of cries ~ Lovely share Audrey ~

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    1. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerOctober 19, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      Thank you for reading and commenting Heaven--much appreciated!

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  5. RavenOctober 18, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    This is a poem of significant depth. One that really needs to be read over and over.

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  6. CynthiaOctober 19, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I LOVE those descriptive adjectives. :) You're incredible!

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  7. DaydreamertooOctober 19, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    For some inexplicable reason, this reminds me of the fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin. The weaving, silken wire, bobbin. I know she weaved straw into gold but, just reminded me of that tale.
    Loved the imagery in all of this.

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  8. BarbaraOctober 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Your poem and photo invite me to listen to sawdust tales. Beautiful!

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  9. JimOctober 19, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Oh Audrey, if those wrapped threads could really tell those tales!! I like it! :)
    I like too the sunset that only insinuates but tells no tales: Jim's Sunset Poems, Prose and Pictures Farm
    ..

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  10. Melanie ChisnallOctober 19, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Powerful words filtered effortlessly together - great job! :)

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  11. kaykualaOctober 20, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Beautifully expressed Audrey!

    Hank

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  12. Cari LorineOctober 20, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    I'm in awe of your way with words! Beautifully said!

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  13. Brian MillerOctober 20, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    really cool use of language to set the tone...pinioned sky, the tight wire on the brain matter......nice texture in the sawdust and silk...well done...

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  14. MarianOctober 20, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    So poignant!

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  15. Ruchira KhannaOctober 20, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Wow...its brilliant, Audrey!

    Wish we all could see the world like this!

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  16. Lisa WilliamsOctober 23, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Beautiful imagery, a lovely poem.

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