Mantilla Poems

Sedulous Priorities

...Specially caught shells and pearls,
still lace is woven with worn fingers.

The anointed ten, working together,
crochet a web of intricate design.

Shells on the sandy shelf satisfy,
but d...

Torn Stocking Tango

...They struggle with a violent grace,
the bawdy cries of a bandoneon,
the open gash of her torn stocking.

They both understand
that naked desires come last,
first there is this ceremony,
the ri...

Torn Stocking Tango

...They struggle with a violent grace,
the bawdy cries of a bandoneon,
the open gash of her torn stocking.

They both understand
that naked hopes come last,
first there is this ceremony
the ritua...

The Gathered Women, a Short Poem

...++ The Gathered Women, a short poem++ 

A Magnificence captures
Us
Unexpectedly
We run off
To hunt our mantillas 
   From long ago youth
To address
And dress our heads
In all felt humility
...

Journey - 1995

...JOURNEY- 1995

Weren’t we hauling ass?
The sheep, the olive trees, sentinel windmills,
the woodlands and fields, the rivers, the creeks,
the undulating topography like the musical score
of a la...

Torn Stocking

...They struggle with a violent grace,
the bawdy cries of a bandoneon,
the open gash of her torn stocking.

They both understand
that naked hopes come last,
first there is this ceremony
the ritua...

If Ever I Had a Country: Lxxvii

...IF EVER I HAD A COUNTRY - LXXVII

IF ever I had a country proud of its wall-less porous boundary

And if ever by no mistake of the Supreme High Command of the International Militaro-Business C...

In Old California 20

...Good Father Saez was right about the rain.
It didn't beat against the wooden door.
Without the rain their carriage they could gain,
and Jose made his way down tiled brown floor
to seek the colonn...

Limerick Crochetes: Once Our Senorita From Sevilla

...Limerick crochetés: Once our Señorita from Sevilla – XV

Once our Señorita from Sevilla
Came to Paris on a flotilla
She stepped out on high deck
Slipped and twisted her neck
Guess what happe...

The Elysian Baby Feels Lament

... The Elysian Baby Feels Lament… 

        for Katy Perry……with  manifold marigold “feels”

                                    
                                 she lifts her sepals to show m...

Slum

...My manuscripts are hers.
I find no solace in puddles, 
 no security in single, silver spoons.
She is there, always.
 
 My breath is not safe.
Her ghosts floats out in puffs,
that so go to the ...

Limerick Croises: Once Our 'Rita Jumped Into Sea Anne-Anne - 14

...Limerick croises : Once our ‘Rita jumped into Sea Anne-Anne – 14

Once our ‘Rita jumped into Sea Anne-Anne
Sirens howled « panic stations » refrain
One Valhalla Rani
Offered her much money
For a shot...

Limerick: Once a Senorita From Sevilla

...Limerick : Once a Senorita from Sevilla

Once a Senorita from Sevilla
Took to hiding looks under mantilla
Not unbeknown to her
Sullen senior Senor
Gazed but at her wide open Gran Via.

© T. Wignesan ...

These Empty Hands

...I have been told that I need to grow up,
The bulletin just arrived on my desk that
I have issues manifold,
To share this drink an ineffectual cup,
Perceant words heard before hope's sliver of a d...

Sunday Service

...Her dark eyes, sultry and steamy
Flashed a sideward’s glance 
From beneath the black lace of her Mantilla
He gave her a browse 
A more appraising look altogether
Her eyes flashed up again
A lin...

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