Titles are Overrated
how long have i stared at that angel-
a headless thing on a pedestal
my stone john the baptist
riding in the birdbath with his double chin
he’s my little garden paperweight
in this over-processed world
peeking just above the peonies
screaming of the end of time.
[Written for Thursday Poet’s Rally]
Catch Some Wide Eye 
nicely written. Keep writing!
sharp, eloquent words.
Happy Rally.
🙂
I have enjoyed reading this poem. I can see the image, a perfect capture.
“my stone john the baptist”
great line…
Midst the flowers and bird bath,
the head that inspired the wrath,
of the queen who found a way,
To truly rule her world for a day,
She ordered the dance to stir a king,
So she could order just anything,
When the dance was over she said,
“Do what you promised. Off with his head!”
Just love the scene you’ve created with these lines…very vivid.
good one! nicely done. i imagined the scene along the lines.
please check mine too: “Beyond Silent Wars”
sharp words….
really nice sparrow! got me moving towards easter! my thursday~ http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/12/30/let-it-be-it/
I liked it, keep writing!
Call it Screaming Angel, for the words pierced my eardrums with a startling calmness.
Great imagery with full meaning in the words.
JP
http://tasithoughts.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/lovers-we-are-now/
..please visit poets who are here, but you did not reach initially, thanks, we call it return favors, part of the rule,
bless your Friday.
🙂
let us know after you are done 18 visiting…
Haha, Jingle don’t worry. I haven’t forgotten to visit. I just keep forgetting to post when I’m done! 🙂
love the ending “screaming of the end of time..”
A sting felt, your words perfect ~ Rose
this was really really good!
“my little garden paperweight” I dig that phrase. I enjoyed the write as well, concise, tight work! Enjoy the rally!
http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/cosmic-entanglements/
sharp and well voiced. nice phrases and images here too 🙂 thanks for sharing, Sparrowsong!
Rally Week 41 – My Poetry
Great imagery, well written, thank you 🙂
“riding in the birdbath with his double chin…” I couldn’t help but smile when I read that…awesome poem.
Exquisite! This was different..
I am from ~
Ah, I love the imagery in this! Your description of the statue and your admiration of it remind me of what it’s like to be lost in thought in the garden. 🙂
enjoyed the poem.
great imagery.