Reanimated Lavender Granola Switchblade Nun rides again.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Still



A cat was running

Faster than a dog was chasing

Quicker than the earth was turning

And I was standing still


Round earth,

Orange cat,

Spotted dog,

Chasing through the early morning chill.


Five-pointed leaf

Four corners far

Three beating hearts

Two fading stars


A cat was watching

A dog's nose sniffing

The earth kept turning

And I was standing still.


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21 comments:

  1. LorraineOctober 16, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Holly....wow , full impact on the senses, I love it, Fb

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  2. CherylOctober 16, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    This one just sings.

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  3. fayeOctober 16, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    I seem to be standing still
    a lot lately.

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  4. Brian MillerOctober 16, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    smiles. keep standing tall shay...this was an enjoyable piece...

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  5. CatyOctober 16, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    the whole thing terrific with the first stanza my favorite!

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  6. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I LOVE this one! It has critters in it - imagery is wonderful, I can see it all, round earth, orange cat, spotted dog - and the "I am standing still" really has impact, and makes me feel still, too. This is wonderful writing!

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  7. IleanaOctober 16, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    I think my vertigo's back...but I love this one, Chica! It has so much movement.

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  8. Riot KittyOctober 16, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    That totally creates a picture to be visualized. Even if I am not up that early!

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  9. JinksyOctober 16, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    It's when you stand still you notice everything around you...Loved this reverie.

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  10. Jannie FunsterOctober 16, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Sweet and lovely.

    And I like the poem too!!

    xo

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  11. SusannahOctober 16, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    I love it. :-)

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  12. La Belette RougeOctober 16, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    So much movement and yet so much stillness. Love how you turn paradox into poetry.
    xo
    Weasel-friend

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  13. LisaOctober 17, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    I want to stand still and notice the movement around me :) Wonderful! Thank you xx

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  14. LynnOctober 17, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Three beating hearts. I loved this.

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  15. ellen abbottOctober 17, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    I know that feeling.

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  16. Noelle Dunn.... A Poet in ProgressOctober 17, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    this is great - very catchy too...three beating hearts, two fading stars....dreamlike actually!

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  17. cinderkeysOctober 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Another one I'd like to hear set to music. :)

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  18. TALONOctober 17, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    This was so fresh and so pretty...

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  19. moondustwriterOctober 18, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    reminds me of those old books that had pictures that you flipped quickly to see the figures move - with one exception - the speaker is stationary

    this is exceptional

    Moonie Smiles

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  20. Maude LynnOctober 18, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    What gorgeous, perfect rhythm and structure!

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  21. LydiaOctober 20, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    My heart had a happy little romp with this one. Whee!

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