Kumamoto Hunger

Kumamoto Hunger

I never fathomed

how to use one of those

oyster knives.

Can’t even remember

what they are called;

which is sad

as it shows my ignorance,

and perhaps a lack

of sophistication.

But neither have I

managed to work out

how to prize the mild,

slightly sweet flesh

from between the shells

of relationships,

and that my friend

is even sadder.

 

28/08/12

Reviews

[Leslie Philibert]

I really like this, original with a clever central metaphor, sustained well and packed in a perfectly paced frame.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wow, Thaks Leslie for such a lovely review!

[afra]

beautiful and deep ...well done

[AYVID N]

This is easily one of your best poems I have read! And it needn't even be said.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Divya for indulging me and being so generous. You are so very kind.

[AYVID N]

You're welcome. The comparisions were just outstanding. Had to say it.

[Laura Maidah]

This is just the cutest thing.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Wow - vivid and clear! Well done.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks for your review Summerbliss.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

You're welcome!

[Marie]

The anology here is great...the meat of an oyster, the meat of a relationship...
Both must be so delicately handled...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Marie.

[New Dawn]

Beautiful and succinct - a remarkable write. Loved this one

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you for such a kind review!

[New Dawn]

Not kind - accurate :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Then I am humbled in no short measure!

[I Shred This Cabbage]

wow! i am stunned by the clairty here.

honestly this outspeeds the moment, circles it, like a cloud thats swims round the moon in a bright sea, and exhalts it with prayer!

the best poem i've read today.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Coming from the best poet I have EVER in my life read that is indeed an accolade! Thank you John!

[I Shred This Cabbage]

now cmon - you mentioned keats earlier, i am a mere fleck of wearied dust beneath his high appointed star!


But neither have I

managed to work out

how to prize the mild,

slightly sweet flesh

from between the shells

of relationships


now that is lovely, if only the world could be so romantic!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

No joking aside I could not abide Keats where as you I could read a diet of obseity. NO joke!

[I Shred This Cabbage]

you can't abide Keats?! Please tell me you at least adore Shelley?!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed! Shelley Holt-Lowery is quite an affair I can vouch!

[I Shred This Cabbage]

who is shelly holt-lowery?! i feel like i'm on the outisde on a joke here!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

She is on the site! Her and I crossed swords over a rant she put up about ten days ago but we kissed and made up!

[I Shred This Cabbage]

oh! I was talking about P.B Shelley!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

John I am such a dunce. There was me thinking of Shelley Holt-Lowery as A total female form and you wanted me to talk poetry. Are you mad my man? On a serious note mI have NEVER enjoyed the classic poets but there are some on here who just blow my cranial cretinism to hell. You being top of the pops!

[I Shred This Cabbage]

ha! course not! i just read through the exchange you had with her! hilarious! :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes I enjoyed it. But as I said we more than made our peace unless she has me snared as her next assignmet. In which case I will simply enjoy!