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OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

0 posted 2011-02-04 03:57 PM

PROBABLY WON’T GET SHOT DEAD OR OTHERWISE
4 February 2011

It was there, you know . . . the way, I mean,
despite the dangers.
Yes, there it was –
I just had to extricate it -
and clear the bushes and undergrowth
and pull some thorns out of my skin -
and gently tug it at the corners
and smooth it in the middle
and trampoline-test it out.

I think the destination
is just over that hill
or the next . . .
or the next . . .
and I think
their life and mine will remain intact
and I promise to monitor the situation.

Owl

Legacy
Member

since 2011-01-08

Posts 60
Louisiana

1 posted 2011-02-04 04:21 PM

Hah! You lost me, but that is quite normal for me. By the way, this is JerryPat, I have problems with my other identity.

A black cat ran in front of me tonight. I'm not worried. They don't bother Warlocks.

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

2 posted 2011-02-04 04:43 PM

I love the conclusive inconclusiveness of this one...might not understand it all, but, then again, still maintain understanding is not as important as appreciating...good write

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

3 posted 2011-02-04 05:01 PM

Thank you, Jerry.  Whilst I can understand the frustration with the technological aspects of "problems with your other identity", I couldn't help giggling (and forgive me, in the light of the frustration with the technological aspects) at the ambiguity of what you said - especially as you so very specifically DON'T have problems with knowing who you are, especially not since October 2010.

This poem is very obscure, and I doubt that there is any clue for anyone to guess what it is about which is xenophobic harassment at one of the buildings I manage.  With any hint of modesty thrown to the wind, I think the strategy I put together to the best of my ability, has been structured carefully enough to solve the problem or move towards solving it, without loss of life to the foreigners or me - or a hit of any kind.  I am sorta proud of myself – if it all works.

Thank you, Steaven.  Yes, I, too, would much prefer to enjoy and appreciate a poem, than understand it.  As you see above, there was probably no possible clue to its subject.  Smiles.

Owl

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

4 posted 2011-02-04 10:47 PM

you are an amazing writer...i thoroughly enjoyed this poem as i have your other work...i look forwardd to reading more

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

5 posted 2011-02-04 10:59 PM

Thanks, Faith. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Owl

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