August 15th, 2012 
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THERE’S SOMETHING
By
there’s something awful about the weather
the days are terrible
we hide inside
and argue
you could freeze vegetables in here
it’s so cold and
I’m almost happy to leave
and face the terrible heat to hide
in my little dark cubicle
what happened to
the days
we were happy to see the sun
UNDERSTAND
By
and understand
we’re here to help you
and understand this is a lot
of work but
we’re willing
to do it
because we want to help you
that’s the way we are
and really we’re almost giving
it away
it’s almost free
now
listen up everyone
if you all could just sign
the waiver forms
and automatic deduction
sheet
we can get going
because we want to help you
can’t
you see that
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ON SWALLOW FIELD
There’s a song in the air
Cruising hearts and souls
Like an early morning
Shining under a wisteria dew
The wind blows from the hand
Drawing circles of jasmine
It’s time for the desert rose
To celebrate the white wedding
Not a road on this wilderness
Only savages play the survival
A fiddle is dropping golden traces
Mimosa memories as bright as old crows
Hi
I enjoyed reading The August Poetry……some wonderful phrases and words which delve deeply into one’s innermost thoughts….particularly enjoyed Anne’s two poems. Thanks for sharing. Jill
Thank you so much, Jill! I’ve only just seen your kind comment, and I agree – some great poems that month from all contributors.
Thanks also, Tuck, for showcasing the work here.
An exciting new talent emerging in Cat Holt’s poetry. Always ahead of the reader, some great lines -”Then more stop started out” – “Dusk purple air” – and surprising twists along the way. More please.
Wonderful as usual Cat, I love the darkness of the second and the appreciation that beauty can be found in anything
De two amazing poems!! Love them both, such images and emotion with potent endings, wow:-)
Love them both! Wonderful work, De, always!
Bravo De – I do believe “Packing Black” has become a new favorite
. Simply, viscerally, lyrically, emotively, exquisite – juxtaposition of searing regret and empowerment. Repeated lines – ripple – long after Again Bravo!
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Beautiful pieces, De! Congratulations!!
These are wonderful. The first is so thought-provoking; the second so emotional. Great work, De.