just flame beneath the kettle,
and in letters carefully kept.
In my hands, a book--
and a good dog curled behind my knees.
Is it enough?
It will have to be.
Other loves may fail us.
If so,
we have soft familiar blankets,
and sleep.
________
for Mama Zen's Words Count. Describe a home in 48 words or less. This poem is 48 words exactly, and the picture is of a house on wheels.
Shay...PERFECT in EVERY way!!
ReplyDeleteHehehehe...(You know why I'm chuckling)
ReplyDeleteYes Perfect, You, The Poem, Your underlying message, the Trailer.
And most of all...GIN!!!!!!!~
Sometimes I think all our homes need to be on wheels, except when they fall off. This is totally a poem which opens the door and invites the reader in to hear the words of each object in the room, speaking for the one who has no words left.
ReplyDeleteSomeday, I want to rent a home-on-wheels and just drive, without predefined destinations or meal reservations... just driving and living..... Love the feel of your poem :)
ReplyDeleteYou know, it sounds good enough for me - book, dog, blanket: I need no other comforts.
ReplyDeleteyeah, i am totally down for the house on wheels. major fantasy!
ReplyDeleteBook, blanket, dog...other than some snack food, what else is there?!!
ReplyDeleteCurling up with a good book and cozy blanket at home...nothing like it...
ReplyDeleteLove the concept of a house on wheels ... means I can take it anyplace I want to be!
ReplyDeleteAlso love your idea of what simplicity is all about.
Very like my house, compact as an insurance policy with flame and words too when I wish. An oddly simple safety with hermit-like sadness and song.
ReplyDeleteA wise piece, and no, that's not some sexist way of referring to you. I don't make many friends when I say things like "I'd rather read a book than talk to 95% of the population." As for dogs, they're love beyond words. Thanks Shayng-a-Lang-Lang
ReplyDeletenice one. brings comfort.
ReplyDeleteYES! You have encapsulated my entire life in these few lines. And I adore the photo. I would love to live there!
ReplyDeleteTo me, that sounds just about perfect right now.
ReplyDeleteAhhh the soft blanket. I have one I use on the couch. I call it my "V" blanket cuz its as soft as a....well never mind...lol. Loved it Shay.
ReplyDeleteSoft familiar blankets make all the difference, don't they? And the dog... a must! Lovely scene you create here, Shay. Very inviting!
ReplyDeleteDid a year touring the country in a motorhome- love a home on wheels. And I love your description of home.
ReplyDeleteSuch mood and atmosphere conveyed in this lovely short piece. I want to come sit in this scene.
ReplyDeleteI think you have all the necessary ingredients! Well penned Shay.
ReplyDeleteBooks, blankets and tea...oh, yeah!
ReplyDeleteSounds like where I want to hang my hat! This toad has moved 17x~
I like your abode :D
This is great. You really cut through to what is important.
ReplyDeletefamiliar blankets... love the light that filters in to this cozy place. The words are filled with contentment - truly a place to call home.
ReplyDeleteMust be the time of year, but we all sort of drifted to "cottage" mentality for these MZ poems. Or perhaps you posted first and we all followed suit.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you got going on here. I am so glad to know I am not the only girl who considers her nest of blankets a great lover...
also I smiled a bit with all I need is a book and a good dog: that was so Shay, constantly reading and too picky about what, but VERY specific in her requirements for dog (if you can call good specific). Well done lady and viva la
Perfect...
ReplyDeletecomfort and joy
in every way with
the unencumbered life.
Peace
It is a cozy space, but with it on wheels it gives me the thought..."home is wherever I may be" Love your work as always!!
ReplyDeletereally brilliant, I'd love it there as well but I might need to change the dog for a cat
ReplyDeleteSoothing just to read of your haven. Simplicity comes to mind. Hard to have that feeling with the clutter of stuff. Wonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteSo much sweet comfort-ability in your well chosen words, Shay...it's perfect, especially the good dog curled behind knees, (love that). ♥
ReplyDeletea trailer could be fun
ReplyDeletedogs are cosy
Comforting and full of truth....:-)
ReplyDeleteNicely done...especially the first line. Only in my case, now it's a good kitty curled beside me."
ReplyDeleteI miss my dog:~(
Sounds actually rather comfy! Though a person reading alongside is nice if one can manage. k.
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