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The Picture on the Parlour Wall

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For Craig's Picture on the Parlor Wall contest

Reflection lies elsewhere. I'm beneath, though beyond this glass, captured between layers, framed- caught, yet not within the paint, nor resting upon its lustre. Intangibly everything and nothing. These pictures on parlour walls, just replicas, store-bought, filling a space: for now. Somehow pride of place, I'm absorbed. In a moment of my connected disconnect, I know I'm also just a copy of a copy. Incidentally serving my time. In pride of place for a sliver of existence. As the future rolls on, walls stand, people fall, so very interchangeable, and so utterly meaningless.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/10/2024 7:14:00 AM

Congrats your top win, DD! These pictures on parlour walls, just replicas, store-bought, filling a space… I know I'm also just a copy of a copy

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/10/2024 4:34:00 PM

Many thanks Kim, always a thrill

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/9/2024 12:23:00 PM

Wow comparing yourself in a moment of connected disconnection to that parlour wall replica is utter genius, an abstract poem, most profoundly abstract poem so full of meaning, especially the utterly meaningless part; A well deserved first place in Craig’s contest, congratulations Dilly, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/9/2024 12:59:00 PM

Well, this has cheered me up after finding out the site is going down the pan - thank you! I'm getting a screen shot, I think it's my favourite comment. What let me read it again! Yes, love it - hurray! Thank you.

Lin Lane

Date: 10/9/2024 4:13:00 AM

Well written for top billing, Dilly. Your mind wanders when you write in the most fascinating alley ways of thought.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/9/2024 9:12:00 AM

Thank you Lin, I had to keep thinking for this one as I'd pen a first line then spot 4 others with the same idea. It's good to know that Craig does actually take the judging seriously and spends time on his decisions. Makes me put the effort in. Thanks for you comment

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/9/2024 4:04:00 AM

Di11y, congratulations on your first place win. I enjoyed your captivating story and getting lost in the provenance of the picture.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/9/2024 9:06:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania, I imagine the speed at which Craig would NA me and it motivates me to hold on to the poem and edit it before posting - happily it paid off :) thanks for your supportive comment

Karen Jones

Date: 10/8/2024 5:02:00 PM

Wow I bow to you! Congratulations on your top win DD!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2024 11:13:00 PM

That's incredibly kind, thank you for such enthusiasm - gratefully received :)

Suzette Richards

Date: 10/8/2024 11:58:00 AM

Thought so - when I read Craig's blog, I recognised your voice. Congratulations on your win, DD. Loved the meandering of imagery - it perfectly suits the mood of the moment in the poem. :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/8/2024 12:01:00 PM

Ooh thank you Su!

Ink Empress

Date: 9/29/2024 12:55:00 AM

Dear DD, this is so deep and so soul stirring! How you’ve played around with words and delivered one that is so profound and meaningful: we are all copies of copies, and some replicas though, can be quite captivating altho deceitful. As the future rolls on, walls stand, people fall, so very interchangeable, and so utterly meaningless.” How true! You are a wise soul and one that observes and sees things for how they are and that can be seen through this poem too! A fave this is for me! BOL

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/29/2024 1:07:00 AM

Hey, thank you Ink! I try and lose myself in Craig's contests as I know he puts a lot into the judging. I always end up discarding several drafts and I hope I let the right one through. Thank you for your kind support, appreciated :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/25/2024 9:59:00 AM

I loved reading your creative write/story. What a great ending. Love your line, "walls stand, people fall," ~ "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/25/2024 10:05:00 AM

Thank you for your constant support x

Gary Radice

Date: 9/25/2024 5:45:00 AM

I’m thinking nothing short of a top 3 placement in Craig’s contest for this. It has both the D D stamp on it and just enough of Craig’s “show don’t tell” too. Your introspection and your “looking outside of yourself” certainly both hit the mark here. Cheers - Gary

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/25/2024 5:50:00 AM

Aww thank you Gary! I was tinkering around with obvious angles for this, so kept discarding my drafts then wrote my second line and had a new idea (which I hope is fresh). I'll cross my fingers :) thanks for the vote of confidence, appreciated