Tall slender bronze
while you spoke
about your shoe
I thought
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I see the height of the stiletto. And I desire the magnitude of life and love! Another excellent write, M.J.
i was thinking of what to say about the shape of the poem; Simone saved me time. tall slender bronze? ? ? a woman? does the topic concrete refer to dried cement? is the TSB a bronze statue on a concrete pedestal? a TALKING, SHOE-WIELDING OR SHOE-WEARING woman? ? ? CUTE. bri ;)
Thanks Bri! It is definitely about a woman..and a good call...yep, there is a metaphor about pedestals....Concrete poetry is for the form, type. Concrete poems convey at least part of their meaning through visuals...
A wonderful example of a struggle to keep focused on the conversation when ones thoughts are pressing on other matters. Love the shoe shape of the poem too.10
distraction is at the foot of this poem, in the shape of a bronze figure
I love how you shaped your poem! ! ! ! ! ! The perfect accessory to a poem about those sexy sexy stilettos! ! ! ! Dang it, you made me giggle and here I was in a perfectly surly mood- -thank you ;)
Hi Susan, Thank you so much! ! I hope the vertical ellipse shows on your screen....And one surly mood down! ? ! ? YES! Mission accomplished! Thanks again.
Lovely and superb. Short n sweet. Nice to read from your pen again, hapy new year.
I thought only of You. Romantic brilliance, indeed! Thanks Mark for this lovely poem.5 stars