Outside summer’s inferno tempts
pool-goers. Alluring chestnuts,
their torsos roast and burn.
Enchanting stories are shared
to pass the time, some with
devious plots more flesh
they bare. Inside the club lotus
position inspires bold limbs.
A kinship forms through pretzel
twists and turns. Strange breathing,
eyes closed, mouths in Os; those
unaware might think like
this they sleep.
@laurie kolp
Prompt inspiration: Sunday Whirl
11 comments:
nicely done Laurie....thanks for sharing your words
Yes! This is wonderful, Laurie, and rich with imagery. mouths in Os...
You've captured the scene and feeling of pagan and yoga. Nicely done Laurie.
Laurie,
A nice feel of relaxation and contemplation....
Best wishes, Eileen
You have captured well the difference between outside activities and inside activities in summer! Active vs. contemplative/ meditative.
Nicely done, Laurie! I had planned a "lotus position" for my wordle all day...and then when I sat down to write, that's not at all what came out!
~Paula
I loved your description -
"Outside summer’s inferno tempts
pool-goers. Alluring chestnuts,
their torsos roast and burn."
I went with lotus position for my wordle too. :-)
Well done, Laurie - both the images presented and the lotus-root-like structure of the poem itself. :)
This one had my mind full of sensual images. That lotus word produced some wonderful poems, and I didn't even use it!
Laurie, great imagery. I felt like you've been shadowing me. We just went swimming outdoors because it got warm here, but we often swim indoors at the Y, often passing a yoga class on our way in. You've summed up my summer so far. Thanks.
Richard
The indoor/outdoor dichotomy rings true. It’s funny how something like a wordle can generate that.
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