Home » Poems » Kai Michael Neumann » My Five Senses

Kai Michael Neumann | + Follow Poet |

My Five Senses

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Kai Michael Neumann.

For the unitiated: The famous Steiff teddy bears have a button in their ear...

Reminiscing a Future Taste of my Teddy bear suckling comfort Cool button in his ear on my tongue Sound of silence of parachute’s silk The nothingness of free fall before landing Sight of an Octopus squirting ink onto my Diving mask blinding with glimpses of vision Touch of cow’s dung heating a humble Wall sheltering compassionate feelings Smell of blotting paper on a fountain Pen’s script reflecting short-lived fragrance Synaesthesia? Nonsense? Common Sense? Sixth Sense? Ethereal Incense of mind soul and body transcending? I taste childhood I hear freedom I see no delusions I touch equality I smell passion I sense...Forever 26th July 2018

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/21/2018 3:20:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work ..Way to go.. Sara

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/16/2018 7:19:00 AM

An interesting, well-written and thought-out expression of the five senses. Enjoyed reading this. Especially like how you summed it all up for the ending. :)

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 8/18/2018 4:52:00 AM

Thank you Susan. I still love my Steiff bear. many wishes, Kai

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/15/2018 7:45:00 PM

Amazing and unique presentation of your 'senses', Kai! Congratulations on your Podium win! Sandra :)

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 8/18/2018 4:53:00 AM

Thank you Sandra. Teddy Bears rock. Kind wishes, Kai

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/14/2018 4:05:00 PM

This is so unique Kai! I see why it got a high placement. Congratulations on being in the top three! : )

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 8/18/2018 4:56:00 AM

Thank you Connie. I appreciate your praise. Kind wishes, Kai

Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 8/14/2018 12:19:00 PM

OMG... How awesome was this piece! Congrats Kai... You are brilliant with descriptions. I'm in awe!

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 8/18/2018 4:57:00 AM

So many thanks for your appreciation. Kai

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/14/2018 10:15:00 AM

wow......Kai, this is one of a kind. Your poetry, as always, has a unique brilliance, with an extraordinary edge! No exception here !! Congrats to you !!

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 8/18/2018 4:59:00 AM

Thank you Carrie. My Steiff animal (given by my parents at birth) was/is actually a gorilla. My older brother had the Teddy Bear. Kind wishes, Kai

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/14/2018 8:56:00 AM

Enjoyed the write, Kai! Congrats! Loved mostly learning about the Steiff Teddy Bear! Congrats!

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 8/18/2018 5:00:00 AM

Thank you Kim for your praise. Kai

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/28/2018 10:47:00 PM

Stunning piece Kai! Faving to feel that again. Good luck in the contest! A winner for me :) xomo!

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 7/29/2018 4:02:00 AM

Thank you Maureen

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 7/26/2018 7:25:00 AM

The Steiff Teddy has a nice history. Herr Steiff was at the Leipzig Trade Fair with his TB 45. Had not sold much but on the last day a buyer from the US wanted lots of them. I believe the Teddy name was given in honour of Teddy Roosevelt. Giving Steiff animals has been in my own family's tradition since my brother Uwe Jens was born in 1955. Kind wishes, Kai

Jan Allison

Date: 7/26/2018 4:37:00 AM

Kai I love your unique take on the contest prompt especially the Steiff bear imagery . the ending of the poem is brilliant!:-) hugs jan xx

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 7/29/2018 3:59:00 AM

Thank you Jan.