Notes About The Poem

Tanks

Elephants ran
	from the perilous sounds
the bakery overcooked the days bread
	winter tires
installed on the wheelchairs
	soldiers in a line to eat cakes
bread was in short supply
	monsters on break, or strike
clouds dipped to human eyes
	blinding all with hope
if a grave misses a few flowers?
	what does it matter?
chimneys have no smoke
	wineries have no grapes
lovers lost all grace
	when rain falls
words become wet
	like feet caressing the sand
I have a photo?
	would you understand?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 8:34 PM
this is so elegant and artistic! Sad one too. really enjoyed this one, my friend.
Rose  Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 4:56 PM
Yes a photo makes us all understand , Nice one Arthur , hope you have a wonderful evening, Aldo and I are going to church for a Christmas caroling evening, Looking forward to that, hugs
Horsman Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 4:35 PM
to look into a picture, and the mind creates this poem, i'd say that is clever art at its best..
Onclaud Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 3:35 PM
priceless musings quilled in semi-abstract form, art...very though-provoking! enjoyed this; huggs
Cunningham Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 12:13 PM
Lots of daily things that don't always capture our interest. Interesting verse Arthur. Tom.
Messina Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 6:10 AM
Great poetry, Arthur! Really liked this :) All the best my friend...Charlie
Allison Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 4:16 AM
Fascinating imagery art, am sure the snow tyres would be very handy for some, i especially like when rain falls words become wet... works the same way with tears:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 12:22 AM
all so true....
White Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 11:15 PM
All these comparisons and contradictions... And yeah, some winter tires would be wonderful :)
Devonshire Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 8:40 PM
This poem has so many references to things that escape our consideration. Snow tires on wheel chairs (maybe they really ARE needed) and people being blinded by "hope"! (Wouldn't that be truly wonderful?) I absolutely love this, Arthur, and it's a fave for me!
Hinshaw Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 6:39 PM
Enjoyed your brilliant write, Arthur. Thanks for your kind comment about poor Rudolph - seems he is always in trouble. Best to you - Bob
Jones Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 6:08 PM
Nice one Art, very sweet ^_^ I liked it a lot ^_^
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