Ella's post over at Real Toads today is called the Art of Assemblage. We are to make a list of 10-12 beloved items around the house. Rename or add adjectives for each object. Assemble them into a poem.
I walked around my living room and came up with this list:
1. cardinals- friendship, vibrancy
2. angels- hope, truth
3. piano & guitar- musical expression
4. Nerf gun bullets- fun, children
5. dogs- unconditional love
6. plants- fresh air, life
7. pictures- family, acceptance
8. computers- connections, wires
9. fireplace poker- gusto, pokes
10. BOOKS (everywhere)- opportunity
11. crosses- faith
12. board games- entertainment, togetherness
Here's my poem:
Life Assembled
Life is in the air we breathe
the hope, the faith, the vibrancy.
Expression flows in wired dreams
a song, a poem, Monopoly.
Acceptance comes from up above
family fun and crimson love.
So with a child's veracity
enjoy today's opportunity.
@laurie kolp
ARCHIVES.....FIRST DRAFTS.....
I loved how you summed it up, yet kept it in the stone manner! I loved reading your list~ There is magic in knowing what we treasure!
ReplyDeleteI love how you worked in the game of monopoly, and the crimson love of the cardinal. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThis I loved. Simple. Clean. Almost hopeful.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done!
ReplyDeletenice laurie...love these lines...
ReplyDeleteExpression flows in wired dreams
a song, a poem, Monopoly.
wired dreams, nice...and monopoly was not expected but fits well...
Great job with this!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, you did so well with this prompt; and in the process I learned about you...which was a great result for me of your poem.
ReplyDeleteVery nice flow to this Laurie, and great descriptions that tie the objects together and bring them to life.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed!
ReplyDeleteoh i especially love the last couplet, laurie. very nice!
ReplyDeleteIn its simplicity it speaks volumes on love and life.
ReplyDeleteThe second couplet made me smile — grin, actually. My mother and I used to play Monopoly by the hour.
ReplyDeleteA lovely little poem, Laurie. I enjoyed it a lot.
K
It's a good poem.
ReplyDeleteI so wanted to see "Nerf Gun Bullets" worked in with Faith Hope & Love!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, it is such a treat to read upbeat poetry. Life Assembled is a delightful reminder of what is positive.
ReplyDeleteYou wove this together so wonderfully to sum everything up in a short space with a big kick.
ReplyDeleteWell done. Pleasure from simple things, what really matters.
ReplyDeleteWarm and full of love. I like. the objects and images you like hit a cord for me too. Well assembled.
ReplyDelete