The Leak

The Leak

flared copper,

pressure fittings or

a mix of solder and flux 

the crux of clean silver joining

sweat joints

Propane          -          green/blue flame 

wrap singed, singing pipe

tears condense inside the crusted walls and

prevent the perfect union

the furious writing gone

arms and hands cringe and contract 

without direction

and now

leaking

11/03/2020

E.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

And always remember to sandpaper the pipe before spreading the flux.

Not an easy thing ... soldering copper or writing poetry and yet you combined both in this poem E. Yes, just when you think you've done the job properly there's a leak ... a little bit of crud spoiled the procedure and it's twice as much work to re-do ... draining the pipe and drying it before starting again ... and right in the midst, that devilish little Muse slides in and lays down something you know you won't remember but you can't leave the job unfinished.

Word to the wise ... do not hold copper pipe in your hand when soldering, no matter how long ... instant lesson in heat transference. Oweeeee!!!

Well done here E.

[Einstein Noodle]

you so hear me Ted! thanks so much for visiting and finding this one .. spot on review if ever there was one .. yes .. instant singe of the flesh .. peace brother .. peace and health to ya!
E.

[andrew mitchell]

That’s just it Einstein all things corrode with time especially the mind centre most of which with age is unfixable, nice write .

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks brother .. right you are ... if the mind is gone .. all else might as well go with it ;) maybe fatalistic .. realistic .. or just well humored eh!? sure appreciate you taking time .. be well .. stay safe!
E.

[emmajoy]

Strange how hard it is to find the cure for brain blockage. A lack of ability to turn words into something more than twenty six letters that have congealed, rusted, grated then gone.. Your words prove what a poet can raise by using a harmless force from somewhere hidden.

[Einstein Noodle]

that is so beautiful Em .. the way you put it... yes .. we can and do all come up with one solution or another when the writing seems to grate to a halt ;) i love how you put it ma'am .. thanks so much for taking time and reviewing .. always .. peace and love

[emmajoy]

If, perhaps our differences urge words to open themselves to just one other person, a jumble of letters tajes on a little magic. And that's what most writers are hoping for.. perhaps?

[Einstein Noodle]

certainly one aspect of it i am sure

[Neville]

.........this is just about as neat as they come ... tis never quite as easy or sweet as it says in the instructions, is it ....but so darn good to see ya let it flow squire .. a splendid little poem for sure :)

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Nev... always for your encouragement and kindnesses .. i think today will be another double .. cheers my friend! this one is a bit trimmed of innuendo .. so thank you for pointing that out .. its not quite me norm. ;)
E.

[Neville]

you have a style Gene .. there is no norm ... unique you are sir and I am as ever a loyal friend and fan ........ top of the mane n down ya neck squire :)

[Einstein Noodle]

;) ........................

[Paul Bell]

This is why my brain is bolted on.
If it leaks, I tighten it up.
If it leaks some more, pt tape.
After that I just get a new head.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha ... duct tape for all ... for all some duct tape. :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
E.

[Paul Bell]

It rules the world, they should try it on Trump.

[Einstein Noodle]

now now ...

[Pete]

very clever. wonderful, top-notch analogy. well said. maybe that's why plumbers get paid so much. sounds like a little pipe dope might be in order. better fix it soon before it turns into a flood ... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you sir! analogy/metaphor ... i have been trying to work on that ... it hasn't been easy for me .. so thank you for mentioning it in this one .. yes ... perhaps that is the reason plumbers get their pay .. one can easily make a mess of things trying to put in a fix on things without much experience ... stay safe and be well :)
E.

[Lorry]

This to me E, sounds like arthritic joints sitting at a writing desk, where once the pen danced a Phantasia, yet today those fingers ache at trying to wring out any ink from the pen.
I may be reading my own thoughts into this though. Have lost the inclination a bit myself, but all it took was a word spoke that tickled my ear and got me back writing in silly mode...which I am insisting all writing to be, at least until this covid nonsense is over. Too much serious without me adding to it too. 😀
I may be wrong, but writers block via wonky pipes is certainly an original as far as I'm concerned.... Like I'd expect normal from your pen! Perish the thought.😀

[Einstein Noodle]

spot on Lorry .. that's it exactly as far as my intent goes ... so happy you "got it" ... i am not good at humor and did not see it in this one at all until people who took it literally opened my eyes ... :) either way .. i am always grateful, as we all are, for reviews and constructive critique .. the covid be damned i say .. pretty much sick of it .. fortunate tho not to have it yet ... its not hard to stay safe .. i think we will all have had it if not already .. what is it .. 98% recover or don't even know they have immunity ... oh well ... i am headed into the forest today .. to look for vines and cedar dead falls for my little wood projects ... take care sir .. glad you are re-inspired and writing for sure
E.

[Lorry]

And all the systems in place to alert are failing too. We've now been advised not to load the track and trace app to our phones, as we will be inundated with warnings??? &? I kinda thought that was the point, but whadda I know.... I'm not a bearocra... Byoorocr... Boss 😀

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahahaha ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Nothing worse than leaking or burst pipes. What a mess that can make. I can remember a winter many years ago when the pipes all froze and then trying to unfreeze them and dealing with the water pouring through ceiling roses. Horrible. Lucky for me, I have a man now who can fix most things. His plumbing skills are pretty good. That's because he is an engineer by trade and knows a thing or two. It also helps if you have the right tools to do the job. Hope by now you have solved your problem. Love Oh Danny Boy, both the music and my gorgeous grandson Danny. All the best from across a wide stretch of water you don't have to worry about Mr E :)

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... that would be an ocean to drain away wouldn't it ;) love Danny Boy as well .. i took Daniel for my Confirmation name ... water in our dreams, i have read, is quite meaningful .. the meaning depending on the amount and whether the dreamer is inside a structure or not and whether the water is leaking in or not etc etc. .. i dabble in dream stuff now and then. having those handyman skills is a very fine thing ... a bit of reading or video can show the way .. thank you always for your visits .. means a lot to get your input Chris!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome and have a very happy Thursday Mr E. We are all back in lockdown, finding things to do :)

[Dave Brown]

Very funny
I am a do it my selfer and I learned the hard way, those joints have to super clean before the flux/solder is applied
Have fun

[Einstein Noodle]

yes they do .. with no tears inside the pipes .. or it will not seal ;)
E.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Gosh can I relate. I am not skilled with a blow torch and solder but have often removed radiators to decorade and inevitably when you have cleaned the connections and put it all togerter...it still leaks!
Nicely placed sen timent in how to do (or how not to do) poem!

[Einstein Noodle]

;).............. thanks John. best of the day to ya!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thought I saw ya playing the pipes!

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[Cherrie Palmer]

Ps I like when we take a topic and there is no hidden message, just an annoying leak. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahahahahahahaha yes ... ;)