Ultimate flight

Ultimate flight

A Poem by Rossen


Visual Linguist, purging translations

Swimming forever in habitual thought
 Buoyant beginnings...  fruit that rots

  Wrangling two handfuls of words
Timing(everything)........... time is not

Plundering themes from leftover dreams
   Stimulus streams of sweet musings

   Leaving good things for tomorrow

     Ultimate flight on this paper kite

                      


           Benjamins key is flashing



     
            * Electrical fluid at last! *

      "Water spouts and Whirlwinds."

                                                 perpetually floating bye

 





© 2011 Rossen


Author's Note

  Rossen
Vintage illustration from Benjamin Franklin's paper on "Water-spouts and Whirlwinds"
When electric fluid~ { That's what they called electricity back then,}

replaced oil lamps and such, the oil people needed a different avenue~

Photographic Art by Rossen

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You are indeed a "visual linguist"! There is no doubt in my mind words are buoyant in your imagination and they never remain beyond their expiration date, Rossen. Words float through your mind just as a paper kite floats through the air....and just as Franklin brought us electricity through flying a kite, your words bring a crackling of energy and power to the page. Great analogy used and splendid imagery. Always unique...which is the reason your words are a pleasure to read. Your photographicartwork is wonderful too! Lydi**

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

  Rossen

10 Years Ago

You have a way of making people feel wonderful, your words are deeply appreciated...
I am glad.. read more
Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

thank you for saying that, Rossen. You are kind. Lydi**



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Such a unique write!...You encapsulate time and electricity in this magnetic piece...
I enjoyed the bit of history and innovation you incorporated in this...
Ben Franklin was a pioneer... setting us for great things to come, still....

Well penned! xx :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


  Rossen

10 Years Ago

Half me half Ben half you...thanxx Robbie.
Love the imagery in this cryptic piece. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


  Rossen

10 Years Ago

Thank you Madison,It's very different then anything I have ever written.
You are indeed a "visual linguist"! There is no doubt in my mind words are buoyant in your imagination and they never remain beyond their expiration date, Rossen. Words float through your mind just as a paper kite floats through the air....and just as Franklin brought us electricity through flying a kite, your words bring a crackling of energy and power to the page. Great analogy used and splendid imagery. Always unique...which is the reason your words are a pleasure to read. Your photographicartwork is wonderful too! Lydi**

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

  Rossen

10 Years Ago

You have a way of making people feel wonderful, your words are deeply appreciated...
I am glad.. read more
Lydia Shutter

10 Years Ago

thank you for saying that, Rossen. You are kind. Lydi**
this is most creative, and as PJ said, Thank God for Author's notes, as I was baffled too, without the crib notes! Very clever work indeed!

Posted 13 Years Ago


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I like that this is something completely different and to be honest glad I had the notes of the author..as I didn't have the foggiest idea what this was about..but reading with knowledge is wonderful..makes perfect sense...don't like poems explained usually but this helped!!! well done

Posted 13 Years Ago


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This is a fascinating poem. I love poetry that makes history come alive, particularly when the history still has poignancy today.
Your words are electric in their immediacy. Your use of classical form fits with the antiquated theme. LOved everything in the poem.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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just beautiful loving your work

Posted 13 Years Ago


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wow love the picture and this is so good, intriguing and I agree great play on words. your meter is excellent...a treat to read...

Posted 13 Years Ago


A very intriguing piece, great play on word... I think we only need to use natural sources to make this world go round.

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oo I like how you play with the words - twist up the speed and rhythm - sometimes a rhyme - others not - great choice of words - I love - "plundering themes from leftover dreams" - nice!

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