Marsha Berry and Laurie Kolp
HACKLES
by
Inky clouds unfurl
above a washing line,
construction cranes tremble creaking,
a dog barks questions
in a junkyard in the west,
a tarpaulin semaphores its answers;
the tide runs out
leaving bubbling foam,
punctuating the horizon,
ships line up,
a Fibonacci sequence.
Seagulls wheel keening,
the air grows crowded,
dust and pollen fly,
pulsating static electricity
raises hackles,
changing winds
reverse the poles…
Falling rain drops sparkle,
caught by sun rays
bouncing off the sea.
SEEKERS
by
the sea slurps at a fishing boat
sotto voce promises of sanctuary
sea gulls quarrel over scraps
a threesome stands expectantly
young love with a babe
storm petrels fly in formation
a wad of notes exchanged
halting steps and helping hands
somewhere an osprey screams
riding swells in the Indian Ocean
lovers dream of picket fences in a refuge
an albatros sheds a tear
he sorts asylum seeker pleas
caught in a trough of circumlocution
vultures anticipate a meal
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@ marsha THE SMILING LINE Nothing but the sea All along the look That stands clear and wide As it always is Nothing but the sea Under the rock Where birds are breathing Like the sound of a tear Sons of dragons Riding on dolphins Ghost archers of the wind Telling tales of the unexpected
@marsha THE SMILING LINE Nothing but the sea All along the look That stands clear and wide As it always is Nothing but the sea Under the rock Where birds are breathing Like the sound of a tear Sons of dragons Riding on dolphins Ghost archers of the wind Telling tales of the unexpected
OMG .. love these! This line sticks with me, "the doctor, sushi for lunch." Perfect!
Yes, packs a punch - directly to the heart of all women. Wonderful writing.
These are both lovely. The first one captured EXACTLY that feeling - plop!
Wonderful poems! It's like a quilt of memories, all composing a very special piece.
Two absolutely wonderful & extremely powerful poems ~*
Laurie, these are just excellent, each of their own poignant power...but together: WOW.
Excellent work. I especially like the first one, Laurie. I like the transitions in it.