Magic Carpet

…The magic carpet had been… She played with the book, read the doll, put the flower in the air, the plate on her hair; she ate the fan and waved the grapes, put nothing in the tin, leaned in. …unfurled; it’s Hollywood red…
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DiMino Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Youth breaking all the rules, given in entirely to the bliss of wondrous imagination. Disney's magic castle. I do recall, when magic carpets were more enjoyable and important than my guzzling vehicle. Air much clearer up there.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Yes, the air up there…imagination on high! ❤️
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Alice in Wonderland?
Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Why not! Hugs! ❤️
Wolf Avatar
August 31, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Trying to fathom this poem, I can conclude only that 'It's tired, and I'm getting late.'
Rodrigues Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
And you would be right…lol, Alice ;)
Crandall Avatar
August 31, 2026 at 3:27 PM
an interesting poem, it sounds like it's about a Hollywood bound toddler. It flows with a cool cadence.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
So glad you see it that way. We must turn the world upside down…lol
Rolland Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
this is great, brilliant, enjoyed
Rodrigues Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I really appreciate you, Yann! 😀
Smith  Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 12:55 AM
This is a wonderfully imaginative piece! The topsy-turvy imagery—like reading a doll and eating a fan—perfectly captures a playful, dreamlike essence. I also love how the framing lines with ellipses give the poem a floating, cinematic feel that brilliantly sets up the "Hollywood red" conclusion.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Thank you so much, Alison! ❤️
Wolf Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
So, I reread this one, and I realize this: It's tired, and I'm getting late. ~ gw
Rodrigues Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 7:42 PM
LOL…perfect!
Hind Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 12:28 PM
like your temperment, a "stroke" here of genius :)
Hind Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Hey, Kim! Where are you these days? I miss my muse, lol- you inspire so much when I read. I like other poets too, but you are my favorite I think, lol. I am on the sky when I read your work; and it's not even possible, ha! 🌹
Rodrigues Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Thank you so much, Paige! ❤️
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