BLUE FOR YOU

02 28 13

When the wind-threaded
shawl of gust
slid a cool caress of winter
over my reluctant flannel
I succumbed to the positive
parameters of grooves
in our goose-bumped skin

Like the King Of Hearts for a tart
a rubber mat called for a needle
with a queenly cue to flick
a pair of frantic fingers over
nubs of melodies
gate-folded
in designer transparencies

My cold toes swayed
in a tangle-up of blue chiffon
and the night thumbed a ride
on a chariot of flame
to sear the white satin flora
that was left to dance
shadowless

Somewhere in the cloud of stitches
scenery discovered stereo

Author's Note

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

When the wind-threaded
shawl of gust
slid a cool caress of winter
over my reluctant flannel
I succumbed to the positive
parameters of grooves
in our goose-bumped skin

Why fight love, silly. What an amazing piece and I love the stanza above. Very erotic but not blatant. This is hard to do. Great write, my friend.

[kublakhan27]

Haha that's a good question...this was indeed a tough one to write, and I was never really happy with it but it's starting to grow on me with time...glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[Androglossia]

Setting the Beatles aside (although I loved them to the bones), I sensed longing throughout the poem. It's not that 'deep longing' but a longing which that one immediately feels, almost unnoticeably during colder times or the abrupt change of season. A feeling closer to nostalgia if that makes any sense. Sensuality if not sexuality is made apparent but is not directly implied as always have been and might forever be:)

[kublakhan27]

Well, it certainly has all my hallmarks when you think about it, and nostalgia is one of them even though that theme doesn't consciously pop up as much as some of the others...I'm pretty sure I was in a playful mood when I wrote it (hence the choice of song) but who knows, maybe I was fooling myself...I know one thing, I haven't detected any of that playfulness since I wrote this...it's also worth noting that I'm back at mother's place for two weeks so I'm getting reacquainted with the shoreline and an ocean that is currently a sheet of ice, and you know what climate changes do to me haha ;) I feel this urgent need to produce something new, something good while I'm here...maybe that's part of the longing, but not all of it...to make a long story short though, you've once again demonstrated your innate understanding of my psyche...somehow, you and your sisters have that uncanny ability ;)

[Androglossia]

Well I hope the the familiar shoreline and the hibernating ocean will fill out that longing. Not to mention the cold. Here's something from Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist': The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

[kublakhan27]

Very true words...thank you for sharing Maryanne :)

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This brightened my cloudy day!...my toes are swaying from a sweet and uplifting beat! Uh oh!...I think your positivity is spreading!...I have succumbed to it as well! Great write!

"My cold toes swayed
in a tangle-up of blue chiffon
and the night thumbed a ride
on a chariot of flame
to sear the white satin flora
that was left to dance
shadowless"~ Lovely! :)

[kublakhan27]

:) Thank you Robbie, it's not often I get informed of actually cheering someone up with a piece of my writing (haha) but I just happened to be in a playful mode when this one came out...I'm glad to hear the good vibes were contagious ;) Thank you so much :) xox

[Robbie~xoxo~]

I loved it!...Love the beatles too!...and this one is a cheerful piece, which I'm am lucky to have read...thank you for sharing your playful mood. (((hugs))) :)

[kublakhan27]

;) It's not a mood that comes around on a regular basis so I have to try to take advantage of it when it does arrive haha I knew I wanted a song to go with this too and didn't come up with this one till the poem was finished...once I did think of it though, I knew right away that it was gonna be the soundtrack...and of course, who doesn't relate to Fab Four ;) Thank you again Robbie for your support *hugs* :)

[Blue Lotus]

Waw! Impressive and some UncleQ

I succumbed to the positive
parameters of grooves
in our goose-bumped skin

My cold toes swayed
in a tangle-up of blue chiffon
and the night thumbed a ride
on a chariot of flame

A beuatiful portrait.. painted with words

[kublakhan27]

Thank you Hanah :)

[Pete Langley]

Those were the days, Kube! The veracity of vynyl - and chiffon! You have woven an evocative vision here. I imagine a picnic on an early spring sunshiny day with the wind belying the sun, freezing your nuts off, playing a portable record player and jiving to warm yourselves up. A nice elaborate weave. P.

[kublakhan27]

Haha I never thought of that image but it definitely fits...I always said vinyl isn't dead, it's living under witness protection...thank you Pete :)

[Frieda P]

You really love your albums don't ya?! I bow at the altar of your speakers. This is a superb read...love the music, you had to top it off with a clincher, that just made it perfection! Bravo.

[kublakhan27]

They're my babies ;P Aside from the obvious reasons, I'm glad you do like this one cuz I did not ponder over it, not as much as I usually do anyway haha It's not off-the-cuff but it's close...thank you Frieda :)

[Frieda P]

Wooohoo, that makes it even more special...'I want you at the moment I feel blue...it's true' ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Very true ;)

[Frieda P]

I know, right! Do not pass go.......... ;-)

[kublakhan27]

;D

[Frieda P]

You know what I mean..................................xo

[kublakhan27]

I always do ;)

[Frieda P]

haha in the minority again! ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Haha I'll bet ;)

[Frieda P]

Shut up! ;-P

[kublakhan27]

Haha what? I am, aren't I? ;P

[Frieda P]

If you understand moi...a resounding YES! ;-P

[kublakhan27]

I have no doubt about that ;P

[quinfinn]

well, i must say...this is certainly an impressive write. i love the imagery and the clever wording, it took me places i never expected to go. but...when you implant (embed) the beatles. well, how could you know this is my favorite band of all time? and the song choice was perfect! i haveevery cd the beatles ever made....thank you for this wonderful poem and the "bloody lovely" surprise!

[kublakhan27]

It's always a joy to take readers to places they never thought they'd go...actually that song didn't come to mind till just after I finished writing, but I knew it was perfect right away :) I have a few of the albums and they're certainly high on my list of favourite bands, top five for sure...glad you enjoyed this one my friend.

[quinfinn]

oh, you have no idea! awesome write/music....

[kublakhan27]

Absolutely...they're as good as it gets :)

[quinfinn]

you can thank them for almost everything you hear when you listen to rock music...

[kublakhan27]

Oh I do, trust me haha

[quinfinn]

cool