Chained by time and
choice, they move forward
slower now, but still
together.
4 thoughts on “Two #4”
it’s interesting the different meanings that can be mapped onto this poem because of it’s opaqueness based on if one knows the prompt that catalyzed it or not; it’s both specific and leaves enough space for a reader to transfer their own meanings/experience onto it.
I was thinking of my daughter Ife’s new clay sculptures, which feature chains and a discussion we had about them.
I may add a picture of one of them to the final poem.
Love the simplicity of this poem; plus its echoes to the turtles to come later on, moving slowly. I actually the turtles first, otherwise might not have made that connection. Although I have just written a poem about needing to slow down and turning to Turtle for guidance… You just never know where a reader’s head will be!! Thank you, Kris, for this.
it’s interesting the different meanings that can be mapped onto this poem because of it’s opaqueness based on if one knows the prompt that catalyzed it or not; it’s both specific and leaves enough space for a reader to transfer their own meanings/experience onto it.
I agree with Achimeka. The lead word “chained” is such a strong hook, but couple with the last word “together,” it echos the tone. A keeper
I was thinking of my daughter Ife’s new clay sculptures, which feature chains and a discussion we had about them.
I may add a picture of one of them to the final poem.
Love the simplicity of this poem; plus its echoes to the turtles to come later on, moving slowly. I actually the turtles first, otherwise might not have made that connection. Although I have just written a poem about needing to slow down and turning to Turtle for guidance… You just never know where a reader’s head will be!! Thank you, Kris, for this.