Magical Lives
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Démons et Merveilles (E.Brasey)
Edward Reginald Frampton (1872-1923)
in the Public Domain in the United States
we think we see them as we pass by
a man, a woman, a child, a crone
tenderly touching their dog or cat
stroking
watching us
a frank stare
a brutal glance
a head bumps up to meet powerful fingers
a pat, a scratch
a thought
did we think their thoughts unable to bind
to shrink wrap the denizens of imps
and place them in our pockets
as we pass
we think we see them
we think
copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2012
Posted for OpenLinkNight - Imaginary Garden with Real Toads
Wow, this was so thought provoking and of course I think we all feel this way about those we have loved and lost. Thanks for sharing and so very enjoyed :)
ReplyDeleteHey Janine! Happy Halloween!
DeleteSo true Audrey -- we do think we see those we have once loved. I even write about that in my memoir. Wonderful poetry...
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting!!! Enjoy your holiday and stay safe if the storm is near you
DeleteVery chilling poem! There certainly seems to be something lurking there just beyond our view many times. Really enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Mary! Happy Halloween to you!
DeleteMagical poem. I especially liked ' a crone tenderly touching a dog' I for one have claimed my inner crone and wear her like a badge! Loved the rhythm of this too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara--I too, love the crone in me--
DeleteA powerful write that strips the reader bare.
ReplyDeleteTo read, one must consider and examine our walk.
We think, always think
And always think we know
Thank you rick----
Deletelast stanza .. sweet, liked the who write... those that live in the shadows
ReplyDeleteThank you A!
Delete"did we think their thoughts unable to bind
ReplyDeleteto shrink wrap the denizens of imps
and place them in our pockets
as we pass"....love this Audrey!
Hi Laura--Thank you for your visit and kind words!
DeleteAudrey, Wow! Awesome poem!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
Thank you Susan--I hope all is well in your world!
DeleteThere are different realms and dimensions,I agree ~
ReplyDeleteI wish you Happy Halloween ~
Thank you Grace--Happy Halloween to you as well!
DeleteThis totally made me think of our two cats and dog who all have completely different personalities, likes and dislikes, scares and pleasures. They are smart and perceptive and so wonderful. Beautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cyndi! Aren't pets great??
DeleteI love the dimensions and shrink wrap!
ReplyDeleteI watched a movie today that your poem reminds me of...
I like how you did this poem :D
Thank you Ella, and I hope all is well in your world!
DeleteOne that makes you think...I haven't come across too many of them. Very interesting! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Melanie--thanks for the visit and kind words--
Deleteenigmatic, intriguing and very well crafted.
ReplyDeleteThank you Abin--Happy Halloween to you!
DeleteThis is fraught with superstitions and weird encounters. I enjoyed the read, and your interesting layout of the lines very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kerry--thank you for the prompt!
Deletewow..Audrey it was chilling but when seen with a spiritual enlightenment it is true.
ReplyDeletewell said, Audrey and happy halloween!
Thank you Ruchira! Happy Halloween to you as well!
Deletehead bumping the hand, how sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marian!
Deleteto shrink wrap the denizens of imps
ReplyDeleteand place them in our pockets
Hmmm...what an idea for Halloween...
Thank you Jinksy!
DeleteIntriguing and a good write !
ReplyDeleteThank you Ayala!
Deletesometimes i wonder if we really are the most intelligent of beings, my cats seem to see and hear things that i cannot. and dogs, of course, know unconditional love better than any of us.
ReplyDeletei loved this.
Thank you for your visit. I wonder the same thing--certainly, my dog is wiser and kinder than I am
Deletei wonder at times how much we really see what is going on around us...or if seeing means we interact with anything at all...nice to see you today...and have seen you out bouncing around among the links as well...so are you joining in?
ReplyDeleteHey Brian--Thanks! I can't do tuesdays this year--my school schedule is pretty busy right now--but I will be around when I can
DeleteWhat a fantastic poem! You have a great way with words, Audrey! I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHi Cari! Thank you! How is the Nano thing going?
DeleteIt's because we must ration our time that we make snap judgements and shrink wrap them I guess. When we take time, it is always a pleasant surprise to get behind the image and see there is so much more!
ReplyDeleteThank you Stafford--life can be interesting when we see more!
Deletedid we think their thoughts unable to bind
ReplyDeleteto shrink wrap the denizens of imps
and place them in our pockets
as we pass
we think we see them
we think
Love this! What actually do we see in the world around us...makes me wonder.
Hi Suzie --thank you! This was a fun write!
DeleteWe often really don't see... Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret!
DeleteSuch a cool poem, Audrey - very mysterious and well done. k.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Karin--much appreciated!
Deleteha...we think we see..but it seldom goes below the surface...nicely penned...
ReplyDeleteAhh..but that is all part of the magic, isn't it...the never knowing for sure.
ReplyDeleteIf we saw them for sure them the spell would be broken. :)
It's a little spooky, creepy and yet... isn't. Just like fairies, imps and elves. Magic.
Lovely.
Audrey, I saw you say somewhere today that you were not familiar with Poetry Jam. So therefore, I am going to send you the link to the current prompt (which happens to be mine). A new prompt is put up every Tuesday night at 9:00 Central. I will hope that maybe you will consider joining us. We generally have a good and responsive group!
ReplyDeleteForgot to leave the link.
ReplyDeletehttp://poetryjaam.blogspot.com/
Great poem. I am a big people watcher. :)
ReplyDeleteNice work Audrey... UP and shared socially!
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