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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Date: 1/23/2022 11:39:00 AM
Love your cool use of imagery in this one.
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Date: 11/29/2021 11:38:00 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
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Date: 11/20/2021 2:49:00 AM
Amazing write. I love it soo soo soo much. Awesome. A fave - God bless you friend. love, Gina
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Date: 11/14/2021 6:52:00 AM
what a beautiful thoughtful write
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Date: 10/24/2021 7:00:00 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
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Date: 10/7/2021 6:16:00 PM
Your words are scented with so much flavor, loved every morsel of it dear poet. :)
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Date: 10/7/2021 12:25:00 PM
glad your pen got kidnapped otherwise we couldnt have enjoyed this gem:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/5/2021 11:44:00 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'
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Date: 9/24/2021 5:33:00 PM
Hello Scott ... really good poetry indeed. Some of your lines are very imaginative - thank you Scott - Lindsay
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Date: 9/17/2021 8:15:00 PM
This is amazing poetry, Scott. Akin to many of the classical era.
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Date: 9/14/2021 1:42:00 PM
this is fantastic, Scott!!
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Date: 9/13/2021 9:30:00 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 .
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Date: 9/13/2021 6:17:00 AM
No, not a waste of time. I thoroughly enjoyed this. ~Maureen
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