The uncertainty of tears
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Katsushika Hokusai
Cargo ship and wave 1805
Waves swollen like tears upon leaves
burst each one
upon spiked lashes of
sand
a universe pulled into a black hole of certitude
its retreat pungent
upon my cheek
copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2014
wow...lots of feeling..esp in those last 3 lines to me...the universe pulled into the black hole of certitude...then your cheek...whew...smiles.
ReplyDeleteHey Brian--thanks! Happy Saturday to you!
DeleteVery emotional with those swelling tears ~ Those black holes can suck us up ~
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Audrey ~
Thanks Grace--hope all is well in your world!
DeleteThis black hole of certitude seems like the tide to me-- impossible to escape. Very cool. K. Manicddaily
ReplyDeleteHope you are well K--how is the novel coming?
DeleteStrong images that evoke a primordial response to the inevitability of nature. Intense. Well penned.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy!
Deletestrong emotions and intense images... so well captured
ReplyDeleteWow I agree those last lines pack a punch
ReplyDeleteVery moving with such a perfect close. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave been in and out of a black hole lately or seems like it with many tears bursting. Lovely poem Audrey!
ReplyDeleteLet them flow and wash away my unhappiness. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Loredana!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteThe idea of a 'black hole of certitude' evokes a VERY vivid picture in my mind. Certitude seems to be generally a good thing, but thinking about it as being a black hole gives it a whole new dimension.
ReplyDeletelove its retreat pungent upon your cheek and the flow to this.
ReplyDeletePowerful poem in few words...my favorite kind ;) Love that strong close especially.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you had meant your poem to coincide with the sad anniversary of the tsunami in Japan! The black and white of your photo and words reminded me of the sadness of this event.
ReplyDeleteAmazing images - in such a limited space too!
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