gutter gutteral

written in minutes.. probably shows..

05.20. UK. 

Woken up by torrential rain hammering on my windows 

crazy dancing howling a hooley through the well lagged loft..

Hardly the time for a party, so - am refusing the invitation! 

Kitchen warmth: Peruvian socks snugging half asleep feet

Pan bubbling its own refrain, tinkling the stainless steel

chocolate powder awaiting the heat of semi-cream milk

Dawn's wondering whether tis time to peep across distance -

maybe wiser more to lie dreaming low in strata 's depth

along with the creepies and crawlies curled in dark dreams 

Car groans murderous at the kerb, gutter gutteral awake

door slams closed, its mood infamously October well known

Monday's memorial is sadly damp, soaked as is - wind-blown! 

Lady dog's eyes have that dark drooping dare.you.not.way

'We'll not woof-woof that wetness. but wait for nine when

Miss can don wellies and I will smugly soak in the rain!

Failing that, we could stay home, sit on the carpet next to

a gentle log fire, eat chocolates or nibbles (according to

our number of feet)  -  pause - and listen to music

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Reviews

[Vol]

EmmaJoy,
Of course, you know, these images are the stuff of dreams... not sleeping ones, but those on lonely days with no one else around... You are an image genius...
"rain hammering on my windows
crazy dancing howling a hooley through the well lagged loft."
"Peruvian socks snugging half asleep feet"
"with the creepies and crawlies curled in dark dreams"
"Miss can don wellies and I will smugly soak in the rain!"
And
"Failing that, we could stay home, sit on the carpet next to
a gentle log fire, eat chocolates or nibbles (according to
our number of feet) - pause - and listen to music."
Vol


Vol

[emmajoygreen]

Been told I'm slightly crazy: to keep those who said that happy.. I do what I do - and happily! Many thanks for your appreciation, my friend.

[Vol]

Oh, my... oh...m

[emmajoygreen]

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[Vol]

Hahaha... I always say that when I melt inside... I used to introduce myself ato the new teachers at our first meeting... I'm Vol Lindsey, and there is nothing wrong with being the weirdest guy in the room... Sounds like we could probably own the dance floor...

[Soren]

I loved the style of this write, the three line stanzas related but disjointed set the mood and feel for this poem of awakening and the thoughts as they come in an atmosphere more conducive for laying under the covers than arrising. This semi broken thought presentation is perfect.

[emmajoygreen]

You saw through the semi broken thought - hooray! Thank you so very much, Soren. Grinning a happy grin! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. :)

[Davidgeo]

Writing quickly without much editing is not always a bad way to write poetry.

[emmajoygreen]

Is called 'wild ink penning', sir. Invented in a lonely and simple green place by a simple person who initially scribbled sans plan or procedure. Many thanks for visiting.

[Lorry]

You wouldn't have gotten in anyway Em, without I.D.... I mean really....Hooley? Have heard you like an occasional dram too and also from your bench pic know you are acquainted with Ullapool, so the question really should be, on which body part is your "made in Scotland" tattoo? 😃
You paint quite a picture of the wee hours and stillness, before the intrusion that Dawn brings in her wake.
I'm telling you, she (dawn) has come close to being barred for life for all the chaos she brings, but she'll go on to do so, because she be so pretty! 😃

[emmajoygreen]

Smiling as usual and this evening's Merlot with friends is smiling too. The 'made in Scotland' is lightly inscribed 'neath my 'Made In Dorset' title - both to be seen somewhere above my heart

Now is stillness except for the rain that rains on many a plain over here But dawn's brilliantines are special.. absolutely.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha .. so your Oct. is as fickle as those in the N. Central USA .. most always expect either freezing rain
or some variant of snow every Halloween. i am always enchanted by your regional dialect ... i also relate to the realism of the dark dreams ... we wake from those too, don't we? love on ya Em ... more great stuff from your unique style.
E.

[emmajoygreen]

Am so very sorry about the belated thank you.. didn't know you were here.. hope you've been comfy, however. Yes, October has its erratic ways, as you obviously know! Is like a precocious (sp?) child, still learning its manners! You have snow this time of years???? That said there was nasty frost up in Scotland only days ago. Didn't someone mention global warming? Not meaning to be facetious (where have all these long words come from?!) but the weather patterns seems to vary like heck and hard belief, don't you think. Will be calling later today have a tome of reviews to catch to organise.. bad me. Hug and high five, sir :)

[Einstein Noodle]

not to worry about reviews my friend .. yes .. the world turns hot and cold and everything in between since it's beginnings ... not a big fan of the "global warming" thing .. i think it is something our governments hangs it's hat on so we dont look at what a mess they make of things .. shameful how the money's spent >:(

[emmajoygreen]

You are so right BUT - is not only your government dear sir! Generally governements all decide on what makes them look clever when meeting their fellows across the globe. Appropriate attempts are high lined with an even larger head line to scare their opponents. But, only the electorate know the truth, especially those who work their socks off and pockets empty to inspire as many locals and further afield to do whatever they can about global warming! Meantime back home at the core of politics is a list of what must be done and what we might be able to do - some time.

[Einstein Noodle]

seems a futile and depressing concern at times doesn't it.... i agree fully with those who work hard and are giving souls .. it's a large part of the path of life says i! :)))))))))))))

[redzone]

A day in the life in the UK. Rain, warm socks, and an elderly pup, who loves her mum and doesn't care for the rain. I enjoyed reading both versions, but at least for me the original was my favorite. Something about that style appeals to me. Thanks for sharing both version Emmajoy.
Curt

[emmajoygreen]

Yes, my friend, that is the typical day when the weather says, 'Can't put on too many rads yet, and the logs ought to live for another month of so.. ' But time will come and those warm socks and my darling Madam will be sat on floor near a log fire.. and will smile a few smiles! Many thanks for your kindness, sir. Happy Sunday and apologies for tardiness!

[Ken Simm.]

Disturbed cosy and a joy. Nothing less.

[emmajoygreen]

Lady dog and I found it more than disturbing but.. downright unfriendly. Madam hates the weather we suffer more and more often.. she shows her age, dear luv.. shakes, trembles and weeps at times. Almost let her on the bed in the early hours of ayem

[Ken Simm.]

Why not. Let her. Thats what I say.

[emmajoygreen]

When she let's me into her kennel, bed and all, I might!

[Sami Khalil]

A UK rain, a pair of Peruvian socks, a warm beverage, a loving dog, car groaning, wellies, wind- blown in October.
A great snapshot into the poet's daily moments and routine, used to things and surprises of the weather.
I love it!

[emmajoygreen]

Forgive this belated response - bad me. Smiling at your repetition of my bad weather remedy - or tried remedy, to comfort my frustration about doing what had been planned! Many thanks, Sami, you're always so thoughtful. Take care, sir.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Emmajoygreen.

[Becky R]

I love this, it’s melodic and cheery, especially the peruvian socks!

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks, Becky R! Had my Peruvian socks for about nine years - bought at an ethnic sale in an old house that had been converted into wee franchises by local craftsmen and invited friends of friends and - friends' friends. Aparently, the P. socks came from an inlaw that came over to the UK every few years. Consequently looked after mine so they didn't wear out. Leather soles with the hand-made socky part which covers half way up the leg - well, both of them! So glad you found the poem melodic and cheery too.. I try!

[emmajoygreen]

How sad to find out you've closed your account, Becky R. Maybe come back.. .. ?