Outpouring

"Weeping Woman" by Pablo Picasso, 1937

Outpouring 

crossing my intention with remiss a

damp chill seeks out the marrow .....

bone words                   

lavender, beige,            mint and  

Lebanon cedar

sea salts and

frankincense.

things of Egypt                    things of tombs

like cinder blocked, bare knuckled ......buckled and strapped

scratching behind walls

time swallows hard to keep it down

our eye lashes flutter and ripple the oceans

our skin lays chard in clumps across the floor

flight paths of attempted escapes 

crisscrossed contrails of bloody pulp

orange peeled entrails, 

agent orange burnt eyes 

smells never forgotten

always unspoken.

this weeping

this outpouring

3/22/24

E.

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Tom]

I sense that even the long ago embalmed bodies of the high and mighty of their time who lie within great pyamids no longer rest easy, their souls/spirits in torment at the present atrocities being carried out all around their homelands and futher afield, I sense the ansgt and heartache throughout this wonderfully moving, emotive poetic E. Kudos and may your pen continue to flow ink across parchment and likewise will humans ever truly lay down their arms to stop this terrible violence, yes, 'Picasso's weeping woman' and many other here now and before pray for peace throuhout!!

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you brother ... all i can say is thank you ... so very much .. love and peace
E.

[AYVID]

"time swallows hard to keep it down
our eye lashes flutter and ripple the oceans"

~ Dear E, these are such a breathtaking lines. This poem felt so vivid and almost guttural in its sadness, the despair and distress of things, colours and sensations, past. The concluding line is just heartbreaking. This was an intense read.

Sending you a hug. Much love. ❤️

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you babe (may i call you babe?) :) your review gives me overwhelming gratitude .. so gratified this moved you so .. peace and flowers my friend
E.

[AYVID]

Absolutely, my friend. :)
Thanks and a Big Hug to you! Wishes for a lovely day.

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya Divya!

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful and poignant. Tremendous work.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Thomas .. glad you found something in this one worth the read .. i appreciate your time and encouraging review .. see ya 'round sir!
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, Agent Orange, Vietnam...wars have such lasting after effects.
we never really get over them.
You do this with your usual flair.
'One of the best poems that has been on this site, ever.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

wow, jacob!! i am blown away by your review .. yes .. effects one's whole lifetime ... thank you!read morewow, jacob!! i am blown away by your review .. yes .. effects one's whole lifetime ... thank you!
E.

[Papaya]

This is a very haunting and vivid portrayal of anguish and traumatic memories. The imagery leaves the reader with a profound sense of loss.

[Einstein Noodle]

hi Ana!! it's been a while eh!? thank you for "feeling" this one with deep sensitivity ... one couldn't ask for more .. thanks so much and so wonderful to see you .. right here at the Cafe'
E.

[emmajoygreen]

Going back in time, cruelty wept the goodness out of seasons and generations. Hitting the weak, desecrating what was considered holy, spiritual, vital. And (like it or not) that is how history and its wars and battles Man against Man have become acceptable because they are in all ways, inevitable. One day a gentle being will tell that if the first wars had been successful.. why have armies, countries and the evil searched for the final success - kill the lot of us. Cynical but worth thinking.. thanks to you and your monumental write, sir.

[Einstein Noodle]

i do luv you Ms. Emmajoygreen ... what a blessed review your words are to me ... thanks so much for your feeling and your thinking .. love love love and peace ... through it all as the song goes ;) ...
E.

[emmajoygreen]

Thank you, sir. I meant every word.

[June bug]

I have always been fascinated with Egypt and all of their tombs and other things.
I can feel this write, very well written write you have penned.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for stopping by to read and review ... yes .. i am with you about all things Egypt of the past ... so much mystery and cultivation of a highly organized and successful society ... thank you again for taking time .. i appreciate your feedback
E.

[Relic]

These are hard words that seem like remnants of history and all the nightmares the past - maybe experiences - it brings. Small petty things are put into microscopic focus. Nights are danger zones.

This is scary.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for taking time Relic ... your impressions and reactions are always important to me .. peace and love my friend
E.

[Soren]

Outrage, travesty, atrocity, obesity, insanity. Disgust, mistrust, world lust. Broken pieces gathered together, pieced together into a Frankenstein monstrosity. Nothing makes sense, least of all logic, only feelings remain. A wonderful write Einstein.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Soren .. i don't know what to say after such a generous outpouring of your sensitive read on this ... much appreciated and truly humbled by your review .. thanks again!
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

This is some powerful and masterful writing. The imagery is so on point and layered. Thank you for writing this.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Pryde ... i means a whole lot that something i wrote struck you in such a way .. God bless and keep us all

[Betty Hermelee]

This very poignant poem could speak of any war, ; you use the word "agent orange" which i believe is from the Vietnam War....it doesn't matter which one... war is tragic and leaves those who survive it with many physical and mental problems.... your words are so perfect to portray war and its after effects....very strong and demanding of read..."flight paths of attempted escapes", and so many more descriptive phrases to show us that we will never forget....
Warmly, B

[Einstein Noodle]

yes, Ms. Betty ... you hit the nail, as is said .. thank you so much for the thoughtful read and review
E.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome E.
Warmly
B.