Progress

I sit astride a rented horse,

with the breeze caressing my face.

I toss popcorn to the squirrels,

who catch every kernel in cute, tiny hands.

 

With their eagle eyes,

the duck's have spotted the squirrel's gourmet delight.

En mass they arrive, breaking the silence with their quacking.

With their bounty stuffed cheeks,

the squirrel's scurry up the surrounding trees.

 

Demanding their fair share,

the ducks clamor about me.

They quickly go after the popcorn,

like kid's with ground-strewn pinata goodies.

 

I nudge my horse and we start up the mountainside.

Half-way up our climb,

I turn to see a huge,

painted billboard sign.

01/03/07

Reviews

[Craig2591]

I agree with Frieda, the concrete painted sign was a bit of a non-sequitur. But that's okay, I like non-sequiturs. Lots of good visuals in this. I especially liked, "They quickly go after the popcorn, like kid's with ground-strewn pinata goodies." Excellent!

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you! I know what you mean about 'concrete painted sign". I was looking for a good image that slapped you in the face with its intensity. Have to work on this more!

[Frieda P]

I like the imagery of this one, I'm a bit perplexed by the ending, not sure what a 'painted concrete sign' is supposed to signify...

[Barbara Walker]

Midst the other pastoral images, the painted concrete sign is the slap in the face ugliness that "progress" signifies to me.

[Frieda P]

That makes sense, the 'concrete' part really threw me I think...

[Celestial Witch Child]

I love this so much. The imagery is fabulous. How I've missed your writing.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you so much, N.S., it's good to be back!

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the journey I took with you. Good to be with nature. Riding a horse and enjoying the outdoors. Is always a good day. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you so much!

[Ahmad Cox]

Yeah those darn ducks just can't leave without wrecking the party for every one

[Barbara Walker]

Yes, they are pigs!

[thecoolone52]

kind of a cliff hanger at the end.... but i enjoyed this poem even though i had a little piece of duck for dinner hahahha anyway nice poem