OCTOBER POETS

October 1, 2011 Poetry , POETRY / FICTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hyatt Hotel Harbour

By 

Gilles-Marie Chenot

 

A mission of mercy

Riding with the king

On Voodoo Alley

Where the blues has no limit

 

What’s the name of the band

If all chords are only one

Reverberating harmonies

In a neverending silent groove

 

Just give me a dime

To play another song

On the machine gun velvet

Or on a cruise missile curve

 

Shady Grove

By

Gilles-Marie Chenot

 

Listening to the sound

Of a torpedo on the trails

The smile is breathing

Like a guitar in the mood

 

Woods are playing with fire

Incense in their eyes

Drawing shapes of desire

On overwhelming clouds

 

What’s the colour

Of your empty clouds

Born today from a dawn

In violine silk and velvet

 

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12 Comments

  1. Selma October 12, at 04:53

    HI David. The rhythm and tone of your poems sweeps like silk. Beautiful!

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    • Dave Paquiot October 14, at 05:58

      Hello Selma, Thanks for the reply. Sorry I was slow to get back. I didnt know there were comments. Val was kind enough to encourage me to let the poems see the light of day. She deserves more credit than I can ever give her. I took a look at your blog, I was smitten, I love your humor that comes through, especially the line: "I have written lots of books and would like to get one published before I die or before the sherry I drink for medicinal purposes destroys my ability to distinguish the present participle from the dangling." Classic! Look forward to reading more of it Dave

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  2. Selma October 12, at 04:52

    Aaah, Brad. The idea of finding springtime in one's step is delicious. Brilliant!

    Reply
  3. Selma October 12, at 04:50

    Hi Denise. Two excellent poems. One thing I really like about your work is your dedication to social commentary. Your sense of empathy for the disenfranchised always inspires me. 'A Grey Day' really moved me, especially the image of going home to a plastic covered cardboard box. That really got to me. Very well written.

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    • adeeyoyo October 12, at 11:22

      Thank you so much for your generous comment, Selma. I only wish my poems had the power to make a difference.

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      • Dave Paquiot October 14, at 06:03

        I'm sure your work makes an impact. I like your diction and the structure of your poems !!! Look forward to reading more on your blog

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  4. Selma October 12, at 04:47

    HI Gilles-Marie, I enjoyed your poems. I particularly like the image in Hyatt Hotel Harbour of 'Where the blues has no limit.' Very cool.

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    • gmc October 25, at 12:20

      thx for your comment,selma, and sry for this late answer, i didn't notice it.

      Reply
  5. Selma October 12, at 04:43

    Hi Lourdes. I really enjoyed your poems, in particular 'I Must Take Back Paris.' Very well done!

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    • Administrator October 11, at 16:05

      Thank you Denise, both for the good wishes and for contributing two wonderful poems! :)

      Reply

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