Words--The Heart of Imagination

Before twilight’s panels close the day,
I sneak into this sacramental hallway
fueling my pagan howls where I can be
the raw-weed of a bush: a time when
vignettes drain the floor--- spilling bones
of my own pen, scratched and bent.  
Here, the vein bleeds of how I watched 
a pellet sun grate dusky leaves 
upon cobblestones, or why
old man Stanley picked his regular bench
in the park, talking to himself 
motionless as imaginings of verses run
while the vivid language plays in my head.




Brian Johnston's Contest
Words---The Heart Of Imagination
by nette onclaud
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Trichet Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 7:29 PM
In awe again... Brilliant!
Yvonne Avatar
November 25, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Johnston's Contest "Words - The Heart of Imagination?"
Carroll Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Awesome write Nette rich with creative imagery!
Bateman Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 5:40 PM
Nette, I love this one very much. The imagery is enchanting. I believe too that you have The Winner here. Best of Luck -- and All the Best!! Cheers, Gary
Fraser Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM
Love your imagination Princess. It leaves me breathless, as does a few other poets on the Soup. I must sit down one day and read, read, read and comment. Never stop writing, James :)
Kendrick Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Reads like a winner..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Andresen Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 1:20 PM
- Wonderful from start.... to the last word, dear Nette - Luck in contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Wow Nette, another amazing poem. This sure looks like a winner to me.
Lalion Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 9:03 AM
This is a delirious poem, rich with punchy metaphor in each line! Hope to write something like this, I'm jealous, Nette
Sabre Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Intriguing with scenic lines tumbling on rails of imagination, Nette. Thank you for your latest feedback!
Trifiatis Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 7:53 AM
What an opening! What an ending! What a marvelous verse from beginning to end, dear Nette! Good luck and a seven!
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