Changes

        

"Changes"

apophonic harps ringing in my ears

I hit the wall of my obsessions

My senses of expression

we just can't hold hummingbirds                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

(Can We?)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

rivers run through  rocks

please don't sing for me     ~         a

plaintive keening

don't tell me  your art                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

(Show Me)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

alterations to a tailor like a

calico kitten's soft      ~      rough

rouged tongue

don't write those things  for me                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

(i thought my prayers would get me closer)                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Sailor mendicant, hearing the sirens' wailing

finger tips          ~           map tats

trace story lines of mermaids           and

the deep               where fish creatures glow effervescent                                                                                                                                                                                         

(i wish i had not run so fast)                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

may i read your palm?

reel with me

in you          -         swirls

Divine intervention                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

(there is the Tunnel)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

peacocks fanned tail  extravagance

melding pot calamity

great love        the

living of the dead                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

(There is the Light)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

On Winds and clouds

lithe bodies bound

flights in fancy fandango

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7/21/20

E.

          

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ruth]

I always have a smile from reading your poetry E. Amazing depth once more and I wish the world could see such skill as yours, remarkable :) There is a process to this piece in my eyes...a layered building up to a completion of recognition, not just a wander through imagery but an actual process, very cleverly executed and articulated. Sometimes dreams and hopes are so fragile they tear along the jagged path on this journey called life but the living on and holding on to faith and acceptance make living a little easier sometimes...life is an art and your art glows brightly in bold metaphor, wonderful E :)

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you so much for your sensitive, intuitive reading of this .. and yes (you make me smile) believe it or not ..there is a process ;))))))) my "voice" is not for everyone, i know .. and that's ok ... if i get one .. just one review as yours .. my poetry is worth it ... i feel so gratified Ruth .. you "see me" ... so glad we met and can get to know one another ... right here at the Cafe'

[Ruth]

Same dear E and I mean every word, you are an amazing writer, have a lovely day :)

[Weeping willow]

Love this write as it takes into a waves of dream ;-] Wonderfully expressed.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks again Willow ... glad you went with it ;) waves of dreams ... mmmmmmmm i like that .. love dreaming ... even the nightmares ;)
E.

[Sybil J.]

This is the first piece I've read, the title lured me in, as I'm going through some changes myself. I'm not good at this review stuff, but the layers of your poetry and the visuals/emotions captured my imagination and most inner sentiments. Looking forward to reading more of you.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you so much Sybil! i am happy to meet you and will stop by your place soon to return the favor .. i appreciate knowing the things that spoke to you ... as well as constructive critique ... it is impossible to keep up with everyone here but we do our best and i do so by subscribing and checking it .. i do respond to RR as well ... and follow the live feed to read a few ... and i check on friends from time to time ... i am humbled and gratified you see the layers and that emotions were felt ... changes are important aren't they? .. i hope those you are going through will turn to bright spots of growth and serenity .. see you around ... right here at the Cafe' :)
E.

[emmajoy]

Changes come in so many guises' more than likely the virus is uppermost in peoples' mind at present. But Man has had to adapt to flood, plague, mystery, alchemy, hell and brimstone, etc in varying degrees over this planet's conspicuous lifetime. Yes? And yet, we survive because over time we'vee learned to accept or adapt to changes Plus, how to stand up to them even though that is part of many learning curves, too many perhaps.. but curves are bendable!

Your words always step off and away from the normal because you use gloves when writing: state without arrogance or pain - quite a rarity because so many peeps see the 'pen' as a tool. Thank you for drumming up thoughts and feelings at a time when we need our batteries wound up in order to survive! .

[Einstein Noodle]

dear Em! how true how true! human beings have gone through so many cataclysmic realities .. and survived .. and indeed thrived .. this is one more to add to the list says i! ;) i am humbled by your take on this and reaction ... we do as writers strive for genuine expression .. if it isn't .. most everyone can see it ... but we all are on that curve you speak of aren't we ... we don't always succeed ... but, i will tell you, ... the more i read of so many voices .. the more grounded and inspired i am ... right here at the Cafe' .. thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind encouragement

[emmajoy]

Your combination of comfort and inspiration is exactly what's wanted! Wishing you smiles and safety in the week ahead, dear sir.

[Cherrie Palmer]

times and change; we pursue one while the other nibs at our heels. Seems like yesterday I was 31 and forever was my playground. Now, I feel the hot breath of Time on my neck and dare not look back :)
PS I did hold a hummingbird once. They are soft as velvet. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

get ahd-a-town girl!! you held a hummingbird?? you must have strong magic my friend :) i was more like 16 when "forever" was me playground ... and as immature as I was it stayed that way well into me 40s :)))))))))))))))))))))))))) and you are humble my dear ... your 30 at the most

[Cherrie Palmer]

He was trapped behind some lattice, I freed him he seat in my hand a bit then flew away. Enter action with nature is always exciting

[Einstein Noodle]

[Robert Trakofler]

Okay Einstein what the heck is in the water in Pork Rind Arkansas? This may be my absolute favorite poem of yours ever! it is electric from the stanzas reference to the one line whispers tween them:) Such a wonderful formless- form... placed so courageous and bold! The "I wish I had not run so fast" line is an empathetic gut punch of emotion:) WOW Boom Poetry dear sir

[Einstein Noodle]

Bad Boy! you do me honor .. and bless me very much with your review .. you became immersed .. what more could anyone ask of a reviewer .. i am honestly humbled my friend .. thank you so much .. i am very happy you enjoyed .. the line you point out is my personal favorite ... ;) love on ya brother! keep staying safe and well .. sadly ..never has the world's peoples been more united .. but shared covid is shared strength and resilience says i! ;)
E.
E.

[Papaya]

Good morning, E. :)
When we hit that wall going as far as we can along a "path" we have to change if we want to keep going further. Nature's best survival strategy is adaptation. It's no different for us. Sometimes we're forced into change by our environment or people in our lives. Thought provoking write. Keep dancing!

[Einstein Noodle]

i will Ana!! i will just keep on dancing ;))))))) please join me in my fandango ..and burst into song too! yes! we are forced to change by many things ... they are thrust upon us and we are thrust into life ... leaps and bounds of faith .. thanks always for you time and reviews Ana .. always perceptive and encouraging .. love on ya girl!

[Papaya]

You're welcome :)
I'd be happy to join you. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[adornoscousin]

I had to read this one a few times. I actually do not know much Bowie but the poem is phenomenal. I love the line where you say "please do not sing for me." I feel like this a lot. Sometimes I just want to be left alone.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha! don't we all Cousin! don't we all ...I recall my young days and getting a call from a friend to "go out and do something" was the usual request .. times I just didn't want to I would cover the receiver and tell me Ma to "tell me I can't go out Ma" ... which she did ... we all have days to be left alone ... its healthy in the right doses eh!? thanks for wrestling with this one .. Bowie is an original ..and like Paul says ..ahead of his time .. you would do well to check him out a bit .. thanks again for taking time to read and review ..much appreciated!
E.

[Paul Bell]

Bowie sure was ahead of his time.
Strange thing, change, we know it has to happen, though sometimes it happens without us knowing.
I suppose though, this year is the real change for the world. I suppose in a way, this is world war 3, and at the moment the virus is winning. We'll get over it, and change will happen again. Maybe even a fandango to boot.

[Einstein Noodle]

i agree .. so saddened by his passing .. as many still are .. strange indeed ... adapt, move on, change some more eh!? I absolutely agree with you about covid ... this is no "ordinary" thing, in my opinion .. some of the changes more frightening than the illness me thinks .. I don't think the virus is winning tho ... people are resilient and have gone through much worse .. the lack of information and the push for that information has only caused confusion and doubt .. it is a virus .. some will get sick, some will not .. some will die .. some will not .. not really such a mystery is it ... but who can worry when one dances the fandango ... always an honor to have your visits Paul .. thank you! peace and love
E.

[Paul Bell]

You too, Einstein, onwards and upwards.

[Corset]

This pleases me very much says i! Going into my favorites says i! It reminds me of those girls and guys that say " don't come any closer, why aren't you closer?" use the corresponding face for the corresponding emotion (Meg in Movie French Kiss) They don't but maybe they do.. no means no, yes means yes. :P pffft

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... absolutely Corset! couldn't have said it better "don't come any closer, why aren't you closer?" .. thanks for the visit .. its been a while since we have spoken ...right here at the Cafe' ;) love and peace ...
E.

[Corset]

well overdue, my apologies.. same to you !

[Sami Khalil]

No wonder you are called the Einstein. You might have to write the formula in physics terms sir( The only constant is change ).
I can never get enough of your writes and constant wisdom. Change happens indeed in small increments or sudden bursts. Change can be good or bad depending on intent and circumstance. There is change within and change without. There is a natural change and a forced one. I love how you you go down the list and highlight these things.
Long live the pen of Einstein.

[Einstein Noodle]

aww! you are kind my friend .. and generous .. i appreciate every word of your review ... how can i not ... for this old man .. it is validation not expected ... this is a wonderful place for us ... because of the people ... we learn from each other in reviews, writing and reading .. a fertile ground says i! thanks for your continued support and friendship Sami! and right back at ya .. your voice is strong and always recognizable .. love and peace and stay safe friend!
E.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir. Same to you.