Blind Mole

Blind Mole

A Poem by Einstein Noodle

Nature Picture Library Naked mole rats (Heterocephalus glaber), digging  using teeth, captive. - Visuals Unlimited

Blind Mole                                                                                                                                                           
there are cracks in every
window and door              floors             roofs and
tunnels                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
burrowing time; smooths mud silky
along the halls
like the blinking ability of sight
an entitlement attitude                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
we are weary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
bombs flare rosettes and sunflowers     
effervescence of ginger poured recklessly 
spilling bubbles of opinion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
hawking hucksters                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                         
Easier to fall into
the brackish dirge and
scarlet letter moaning
than rise                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

like blind naked moles 
scratching sidewalls slick with ease and petulance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

climbing out, into the sunlight
                    will                      burn 
even 
the senses of moles


11/8/2020
E.

© 2024 Einstein Noodle


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Relating enlightenment and entitlements how we take sight our crucial sense we think to ourselves for granted. Never know how important something is until taken away in some freak accident. The apreciation of the Moles life is brilliant. The empathy for this delicate creature yet a nuisance species. My Dad is a superintendent of the golf course and hates these things. I heard once " When a poet digs himself into a hole, he doesn't climb out. He digs deeper, enjoys the scenery, and comes out the other side enlightened.” You did that here beautifully and well penned. I loved the line " like blind naked moles
scratching sidewalls slick with ease and petulance
climbing out, the
sunlight will burn
even the sensing of moles." Fun fact Moles aren't completely blind. Their very small eyes are covered in fur and are hard to locate. They use a specialized scent sensor on the tip of their nose to locate their prey. Keep writing I've certainly enjoyed it. Sincerely your friend in writing and life

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

love your review Andrew ..you give me credit for way too much ... and thanks for sharing the mole t.. read more



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... now why do I get the impression you substituted lemmings for blind moles ... hoards of em milling around in circles, not going anywhere purposefully .. bumping into things and generally causing mayhem .... maybe not intentionally but causing it no less .... this is one o them wonder poems my friend .. what a beast you have set upon us here ................. is that critter for real ....x

Neville :))

Posted 3 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

well .. we have no lemmings in the USA .. at least that i know of .. we do have these tho https://ww.. read more
Neville

3 Years Ago


.............................. sheeesh .. maybe :)
Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I really admire your talent of conveying such deep and meaningful metaphor E. It is always wonderful to read your writing when I get time to log on WC. What has become of the masses, the urge to feel the sunlight yet get so burned by it, the grabbing of chances yet blinded by opportunity perhaps...the cause and effect, the nows and what afters...may be totally off track here but reading this empowered such reflection...brilliant as always E :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

you are too kind Ruth .. and spot on as far as my intent .. so glad we caught each other during your.. read more
Ruth

3 Years Ago

Be well and safe too E, nothing lasts forever, better times will smile :)
Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

yes .. i believe so too!
Relating enlightenment and entitlements how we take sight our crucial sense we think to ourselves for granted. Never know how important something is until taken away in some freak accident. The apreciation of the Moles life is brilliant. The empathy for this delicate creature yet a nuisance species. My Dad is a superintendent of the golf course and hates these things. I heard once " When a poet digs himself into a hole, he doesn't climb out. He digs deeper, enjoys the scenery, and comes out the other side enlightened.” You did that here beautifully and well penned. I loved the line " like blind naked moles
scratching sidewalls slick with ease and petulance
climbing out, the
sunlight will burn
even the sensing of moles." Fun fact Moles aren't completely blind. Their very small eyes are covered in fur and are hard to locate. They use a specialized scent sensor on the tip of their nose to locate their prey. Keep writing I've certainly enjoyed it. Sincerely your friend in writing and life

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

love your review Andrew ..you give me credit for way too much ... and thanks for sharing the mole t.. read more

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Added on November 8, 2020
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