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Protected Sips

rock to rock
       small sips

                  red winged blackbird takes

leaning towards the sun, 
Iris protects....

seed to seed
      small sips

                  bluegill takes

below the surface,
shadows protect....

bar to bar
      small sips
                  humans take

battered and bruised,
memories protect....

introspectioni do not know?

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Denis Joe

July 11, 2009 at 11:18 AM

This is a good piece of poetry. I used to have an aversion to the lack of capitals but I am getting more open-minded about it. This read strongly. The visual - mental and actual – works really well. That you avoid the definite article and have adjective and verb use as a minimum is a great way of writing: minimalist and uncluttered. But also a degree of self-confidence as well as a healthy respect for the reader.

Heidie Buys

July 10, 2009 at 6:47 AM

Thought provoking and introspective, love the format. Very well done. Regards Heidie

Brian Strand

July 10, 2009 at 12:05 AM

Like the kyrielle flavour here Jim.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.

Carolyn Devonshire

July 9, 2009 at 8:21 PM

Beautiful images throughout this incredible write, James! And I like the way you describe those things that offer protection. Excellent poem! Love, Carolyn