Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Drawn Resting

charcoal rasps
vespers
as I try to draw
from memory

a beach near Ise
with soft rocks
that turn to powder
at touch

a gentle slippage
of ritual and
desecration
at

19 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    This is very nice. Thank you.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    u are so sexy with words

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    superb images Amanda... so gentle.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Lovely, sensual image.

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  5. Amanda JoyMarch 1, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Thank you all for your comments.

    (rolling eyes at JD)

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  6. gerry boydMarch 5, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    "charcoal rasps
    vespers" that's poetry.

    last line is perfect resolution.

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  7. Maggie MayMarch 12, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    'charcoal rasps' beautiful!!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    i wish i'd written that

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  9. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Where have you gone to, Amanda Joy, so aptly named? Have you another wonderful poem, or even just a thought to share?

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  10. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Hi, 'with soft rocks that turn to powder,' lovely, Amanda!

    We’re accepting poetry submissions for our new Webzine: Grey Sparrow Press. I would love to have this advertized at your blog. All submissions are welcome at:

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    Thanks

    Editor, Diane Smith
    Grey Sparrow Press

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  11. NabilApril 16, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    First poem of yours I have read, but it was great! Keep up the great work.

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  12. LoloyApril 26, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    great write.

    for your poems, I'm a fan.

    my fave is Forearm.

    *excited to read more of your works*

    keep writing..

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  13. PaulApril 30, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    What a superstar you are. Your poem in Lost Shark is fabulous, Amanda Joy.

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  14. bjJune 5, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Simple and beautiful!! keep writing!

    I write poems too, mostly about Christian life.

    www.scribblejoint.com

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  15. GriseldaJune 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    I have just discovered your blog.It´s very interesting, I like your poems.
    I´m from Argentina and I also write poems.
    Regards.

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  16. Anthony SoulsJuly 7, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Love the clam serenity of the poem. I really enjoyed the beach imagery.

    http://thepoetryshelf.tumblr.com/

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  17. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    I love it! Remarkable ooh-aah-imagery. : )

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  18. StephenJuly 28, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Mmmm... I like it. Very beautiful.


    http://words4thesilence.blogspot.com/

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  19. DisconnectedJune 30, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Wonderful flow. I really appreciated this one.

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