Tinker Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Talking Fingers My fingers tap out words, conscious of my surroundings, my senses are my starting point urging the images lead me. Sitting at my desk, feet cross-ankled, cushioned in old, worn, blue slippers, and resting on white Berber carpet, warmth and comfort creep upward to calves, knees and thighs. There is a little pause at the ache in my knees, acknowledging the arthritis that has settled there. Wear well earned from decades of dancing, hundreds of miles of horseback riding and hiking mountain trails among the redwoods. I've been privileged and am forever grateful. The persistent pain, a reminder, nothing is free and I am happy to have paid the price. Words open me to small details that spin off into a direction I didn't plan, surprising myself with the wonder of it. ~~Judi Van Gorder Inspired by Ars Poetica by Archibald MacLeish - 1892-1981 "A poem should not mean but be." Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 4 hours ago, Tinker said: Sitting at my desk, feet cross-ankled, cushioned in old, worn, blue slippers, and resting on white Berber carpet, warmth and comfort creep upward to calves, knees and thighs. There is a little pause at the ache in my knees. Wear well earned from decades of dancing, hundreds of miles of horseback riding and hiking mountain trails among the redwoods. I've been privileged and am forever grateful. Particularly enjoyed those lines Judi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelJosol Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 "Words open me to small details that spin off into a directionI didn't plan, surprising myselfwith the wonder of it." The journey of writing a poem. I need more passion to travel this path as often. Quote "Words are not things, and yet they are not non-things either." - Ann Lauterbach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry A Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Truly, a settling into comfort, I seldom see in people anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.