Memories
He gathers moods
sorting by color
fondly herding muted neutrals
into piles of three
their sense of float
attract afternoon breath
like round marbles
slippery in his mouth
their orange eyes winking in deceit.
A rusted Christmas cookie tin
holds regret
opened flowers
muted gray remains.
Copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2018
Poets United Pantry
I do love the thought of memories in muted colors... sometimes those are more important than the brilliance of bright colors... and far better than black.
ReplyDeleteI can see that rusted tin holding regret. Beautiful, Audrey.
ReplyDeleteI really like the imagery in your poem! I like the idea of sorting moods by color.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this, but I didn't understand. Could be~ as usual, me. : )
ReplyDeleteZQ
Sometimes I don't understand what comes out on the paper either--ut I am glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteIncredible lines. 'He gathers moods sorting by color' is brilliant and inspired … an indelible image - as it 'A rusted Christmas cookie tin holds regret'. A 'linger-worthy', mesmeric piece of writing, Audrey.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was going to say "piles of green." That rusted cookie tin is like the Pandora's box of sadness.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny Colleen, I was thinking about a red tin--so piles of green would make sense--
DeleteI do believe there is a connection between colors and moods. Sorting it out can be challenging.
ReplyDeleteYour first stanza is a delight to read. It readies us for such a ride, where the whole world is made of senses, where by seen and touching and imagining hues... we miss nothing.
ReplyDeletetheir orange eyes winking in deceit.
ReplyDeleteopened flowers
muted gray remains.
Seems to be lots of apprehensions playing to a strong beat! This can bring some disappointments!
Hank
A gentle poem, which appeals to the senses. Moods do have colours and I like the idea of the muted neutrals and
ReplyDelete'their sense of float
attract afternoon breath'
and the
'...rusted Christmas cookie tin
holds regret'
This is so beautiful! I like the idea of memories wrapped in muted colours.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poetry. Enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteMany ways to sort memories, by taste, feelings, feel, sound and color.
ReplyDeleteAs always, just a lovely trip through our language! You are a pure pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your beautiful gentle words - reading a pure pleasure. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
I very much like the idea of gathering moods, and of sorting them by colour.
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