Haphazardous Words

it comes at work week’s end
when the mind feels carefree
	and frivolous
comes that desire
	to be reckless with words

a want to mix abstract metaphors
some smelling like pine
	burning in an open fire
on a starlit night
	under a lofty canopy of leaves

or a fancy to throw thoughts into the air
and catch them again
	as feather light words
that tickle fingertips
	while writing patterns on a page

enjoying time knocking around ideas
concepts that excite the senses
	like the aroma of sautéing garlic
or scorching mucous membranes
	with a fry pan full of chilli

its seeking solace beyond disciplined thoughts
high on a boundless breeze
	catching fleeting fantastical images
this exhilarating rush to corral
	these haphazardous words
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2022 at 11:39 AM
Love your cool use of imagery in this one.
Eslinger Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Joe McC— sent me to read your work & im glad I came. This is a super, classic, inspired, vivid write, which I’ve no doubt did truly pop up to you from the Address of Poetry within you, twin to the soul, corralling the words of inner voice, sub- & collective unconscience. Your pen listens masterfully. Sincerely, sally
Mcintosh Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 2:49 AM
Amazing write. I love it soo soo soo much. Awesome. A fave - God bless you friend. love, Gina
Horne Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 6:52 AM
what a beautiful thoughtful write
Callus Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 7:00 AM
Your imagery ably appeals to the senses, Scott. I can relate to the two end lines, and being able to breathe with satisfaction at the end of accomplishment. Regards // paul
Rose  Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Your words are scented with so much flavor, loved every morsel of it dear poet. :)
Allison Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 12:25 PM
glad your pen got kidnapped otherwise we couldnt have enjoyed this gem:-) hugs jan xx
Maverick Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 11:44 AM
I'd sure like to get an idea of the corral You've got planned Scott' Then on second thoughts..? Enjoyed it though mate'
Laurie Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 5:33 PM
Hello Scott ... really good poetry indeed. Some of your lines are very imaginative - thank you Scott - Lindsay
Horsman Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 8:15 PM
This is amazing poetry, Scott. Akin to many of the classical era.
Dietrich Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:42 PM
this is fantastic, Scott!!
Roper Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Thought and pen in hand to write them down is always great idea. I wish I could do that more often. Thank you for your visit and congratulations to my verse. May your thoughts be rich and healthy and always a pen in hand .
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 6:17 AM
No, not a waste of time. I thoroughly enjoyed this. ~Maureen
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