Seedlings

Exterminate.

forest rainbow leaves, fall and

open thickened skins to winter

brittle arms creak ........ moan

grey red-brown coyote 

tip toe trotting 

another weaving thread 

quick eyes glancing back

                                                                   gone

Solastalgia shackle shaking

shadow tree trunks pin drop silence

coyote pin ball clanging

clinging

ringing 

                                                  "...the bells the bells the bells"

She decanted the best of me.

even a crooked tree 

reaches skyward

moon and brown

muley eyes saccade 

quivering a nightmare

rewilding stubborn as

an outrage 

Outrage 

alluring dark temptations

erase

Erased.

12/24/2018

E.

Author's Note

Reviews

[lightsong]

Dear Mr.E, sometimes we don't need to understand all the meanings of the written words, but to dwell and feel, overwhelmingly feel... the rhythm of Your lines stuck in my head, somewhere there You spoke to me of deep loss and deep pain, when I reached this "She decanted the best of me." with the important dot "." of it, I felt a little twinge in my heart, as if I was waiting to read this, for me this was You speaking to, of and for nature as "Your" nature, as if She is Your beloved one, in all the seasons, times, days or nights, You believe in her, and that she can rebirth, always she can.

[Einstein Noodle]

well Light ... we are soul connected no doubt about it and that is the line for me that you point out ... these kinds of poems are closest to me and they are not for everyone for sure ... they are pretty oblique ;) when is started to think maybe other people would be interested in reading my "stuff" I brought a bunch to my Mother-in-Law to read. She was a creative writer all her life.... she warned me about the value of something if no one understands it ... i took that to heart but sometimes words collected fall into place and one just knows (as Neville has put it) that it is "right" ... its very gratifying to have people here read and find their own meaning in poems but even more when I have such a connection as we seem to have ... thanks Light! for your light ;)
E.

[lightsong]

my dearest friend, what Your Mother in law said to You is one of the most important things ever, I also believe what's the point of writing something no one can understand? or those who use complicated and big words and my head hurts while reading, I love the simplicity, the one which is able to reach others in a profound and touching way, when English is not my first language and with me first knowing nothing of poetry forms, sometimes writing and finding the exact word I need or want can be difficult, and honestly that is applied to reading too, BUT I also know when words are flowing freely naturally from within, they are not necessarily meant to be understood but FELT, and they will have a certain compelling power in them, and this is what matters for me the MOST what I feel while reading, what comes sincerely from the depths, will reach the depths of the readers, that's true... and again, that IS what matters. I myself know that I sometimes write in a confusing way, so never ever worry my soul friend, when Your feelings are poured sincerely into the page... this is the treasured of gems.

[Einstein Noodle]

peace and joy Light!!! :) i hear you!

[lightsong]

Peace, joy ad Love always.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is like feeling the cold dark forest of pain surrounding us after a breakup...and that hope that we will find nourishment in and with another...i really like the "rewilding"
and to me...that is being alone again, foraging for love...and trying to erase the darkness surrounding us emotionally.
this is really descriptive and hard hitting.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

always a treat to have your reviews jacob..thank you for taking time ..and for letting me know what jumps at ya ... you see this one clearly my friend ... its a gratifying thing for my abstractions ;} love and peace forever :)
E.

[Fran Marie]

The forest she speaks in sullen repose..one in quite stillness .one cycle falling into the next death.. life ..death..and repeats..the bells..the bells .the bells.. I also like the line even a crooked tree reaches skyward..such beauty in your choses words..nice work here E

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Fran ..really appreciate you taking time to read and review...its always important ;) and i am gratified with what you have pulled out of this one ... especially that silence ... its is profound ..even for the dullest of senses ... we are connected, Fran, as the forest is a wonderment in all phases isn't it?! happy day to ya Fran!! and the crooked tree line is my favorite ...funny how we are allowed to have them in our own writings isn't it? ..they are the strongest pushes of the muse says i!
E.

[AYVID N]

The earth speaks to me here. She’s in a dark mood. Perhaps outraged...Shorn of her foliage, she stands bare and beautiful, scorning all creatures in this, her darkest phase. Trees as shadows stand hushed in reverence of her rage. I could relate to your words at a deeper level here, one that has no words, only a spiritual element 💕

[Einstein Noodle]

i am so gratified by your deep and sensitive reading of this Divya! her rage ... for sure ... your relating in such a way is very very encouraging to me ... its pretty abstract but has concrete blocks in it .. not everyones cup of tea ... but it is actually the voice most natural for me ... thank you so much for taking time and reviewing
E.

[AYVID N]

I love abstract, E. It’s a pleasure to try and delve into the mind of a fellow poet, even if on the periphery, even fleetingly. It was great to try and read into your words and connect with them 💕

[Patricia Wedel]

It seems like just yesterday I looked at all the Fall leaves lying under trees in our expansive yard... knowing that they would nourish the earth... and now they are covered with snow that will quench the thirst of the earth. The seasons blend one into the other to make our world a place of beauty for all reasons under the sun. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

yes it does Pat! your words reflect a wondrous love for our Earth ... thank you for relating it so to this poem ... love and peace always!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene.. I trust your days are filled with warm reflections of the Past. May your Season of Thanksgiving be blessed with Sunrise and Sunset Colors of Love and Devotion. softly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

Yes! Thanksgiving always .. sending good vibrations :)
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[Lorry]

Even a crooked tree reaches skywards.... That is just one of those lines I wish I had thought of E, amongst many. I was silently creeping closer to the screen, line by line and didn't realise I was "sitting, but on tippy toes", as my natural instinct is to sneak in my garden at night, to avoid snapping twigs to get to the fence at the end for a seat. I think that is called drawing the audience in. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

its gracious and kind of you to say so Lorry .. i see you sneaking about the garden out there ;) sounds like you may have the perfect spot for the upcoming super, blood, wolf moon coming up! peace brother! thanks for visiting always
E.

[Lorry]

Yes, this is a good spot to see. We are slightly inclined so have a great open view from three directions....and plenty of trees to climb if its obscured :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................

[Paul Bell]

The beginning is harsh, but nature is life and death.
Fast forward to the human animal. The most devious of all animals as you allude to in your decanted style.
She just poured you down the drain. That you can take, but to take your respect is criminal.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes my good friend! that is indeed the bigger sacrilege ... and she does it with such disregard ..errrrrrrrrrrrrr! ;] but life goes on and is much broader than that eh!? love on ya sir!
E.

[Paul Bell]

2019 to kick a*s. Or just write poems. lol

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha .. i'm with you on that all the way Paul .. maybe 2019 a little of both ;)

[Cult Barbie]

I really enjoyed the pace of this. Although the writing is non-linear, it flowed beautifully. That my friend, is what I call balance. Great work.

[Einstein Noodle]

definitely non-linear ;) i love that in the end you see the balance ... thanks you very much for taking time and reviewing ... i appreciate your encouraging words
E.

[Stella Armour]

i see the imagery of an autumnal woodland in England, the coyote is a red fox seeking shelter where there is little foliage or den to hide. She will be hunted by horse and dogs...
Just what i saw when i read your words...

[Einstein Noodle]

can't get much more English than that Stella ;) love your take on this .. and thanks so much for taking time

[Robert Trakofler]

These times that we live in witness to such rapid destruction the cries of which can be deafening. This is part of my overall theme of the incongruous patterns of existence humanity forces upon us all, nature included but we just make more drugs to numb the people and outsource the pollution. Coyote pinball what a brilliant metaphor. I get such a spinning whirlwind feeling from this cadence in these words. I think you have a few more bests left to decant in you however

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha thank you so much Bad Bunny! maybe a few, the Lord willing ;) and yes about drugs ... all of them ... to quickly taken and too easily dolled out .. and we numb ourselves to things we can change ..many of them anyway .. thanks for taking time my friend ... glad to have met you!
E.