Fox Trot Tango

Tired of lying, dying to

unplug -- Gone 

Fishing!

The squeak of sneakers patrolling 

the hallway rustle 

of silk slicing 

a mango

the sudden spring break …

wonky aorta

nobody needs to know 

about. 

How good whiskey would go 

with an ounce 

of Mexican prevention, 

scallops and cream,  

swapping prescriptions.

Ken e Bujold

Reviews

[AYVID N]

I think it's fine to swap prescriptions for scallop and cream, some days. The poet loves a bit of indulgence from time to time and I like the way he isn't too absorbed with his wonky aorta and perhaps other medical issues. The squeak of sneakers and the rustle of silk complete the auditory imagery and feels amazing. One can never be too tired for such spring breaks!

[Ken e Bujold]

ah the wonky aorta...life itself. thanks for stopping in D.

[AYVID N]

You're welcome Ken! 😊

[Chris Shaw]

What an intriguing write :)

wonky aortas, whiskey and Mexican prevention, scallops and cream

I couldn’t help thinking here most of the stuff we love in life can be bad for us.

rustle of silk
slicing a mango

that could possibly be another one :)

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

thanks Chris. As Winston observed, my playing around with Ashbery and his Brit disciple John Ash. I have always enjoyed their ability to shift lines from image to image that only get tied together by multiple reads and opening of the possibilities

[Chris Shaw]

I read several times, but will come back and read again

[W. Barrett Munn]

Really terrific, Ken. Has a lot of Ashbery overtone to my ear.

rustle of silk slicing mango is awesome.

Winston

[Ken e Bujold]

yes JA is there. or i should say the JA's Ashbery and Ash. at the moment I am experimenting with the ideas of shifting senses from line to line/how far one can push the limits without actually destroying the box. It leads to all sorts of fun.