In Case of Broken Dreams
Open case
Tie each piece
Gently, tenderly
To a colorful kite tail
And release
In Case of Broken Window
Run!!
In Case of Broken Ground
Scoop a soft space
Place
Seeds, fragrant is best
Water well
And rest
The Poetic Asides Poem A Day prompt yesterday was "In Case of ____" the prompt today is to write a Broken poem--they just seemed to fit so well together (irony, broken and fitting, or maybe not...) These were like chips, couldn't write just one ;-) Enjoy!
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Open case
Tie each piece
Gently, tenderly
To a colorful kite tail
And release
In Case of Broken Window
Run!!
In Case of Broken Ground
Scoop a soft space
Place
Seeds, fragrant is best
Water well
And rest
The Poetic Asides Poem A Day prompt yesterday was "In Case of ____" the prompt today is to write a Broken poem--they just seemed to fit so well together (irony, broken and fitting, or maybe not...) These were like chips, couldn't write just one ;-) Enjoy!
You're right: these two prompts make a great combo.I wonder where the shards of dreams will end up.
ReplyDeleteHi Aprille!! An excellent question--I had in mind that they could come back, or maybe they belong to someone else? Thank you! :-)
DeleteA unique approach here, one that is quite entertaining and effective. I like it, Sara!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim!! Thank you very much. I had fun writing them :-)
DeleteWe dream then we wake
ReplyDeleteWe live then we dream
Dreams that come and go
Like the drains whirl
and the rivers flow
Our windows break
Or the glass continues to ooze
Be it jagged or wavy
The glass never can remain smooth
Starting in the days of old
The ground gave birth to our dreams
As the window too was borne from the ground
The old made new and the new made old
Never flinching, always strong, ready to be plowed
That's the way of Mother Earth and her fertile ground
You said you enjoy a poem for a poem so I thought I might see where your words would take me!
Hi!! Enjoyed this very much, especially tying in the windows borne from ground--that's always fascinated me and how glass is actually liquid--very cool. I like where the words took you :-)
DeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteZQ
Hi ZQ!! Welcome :-) and thank you!
DeleteClever how the prompts fit together to draw the hope out.
ReplyDeleteHi Libby!! Thank you, I hadn't looked at it like that--it was one of those flow from one to the next :-)
DeleteI adore your stanza about broken dreams. I feel like people don't write enough about what you're supposed to do with broken dreams, just the fact that having them is a bummer. But you present a whimsical solution to broken dreams that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. And of course the humor of the broken window made me smile. :^) Lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Brianna
http://something-clever-here.blogspot.com/
Hi Brianna!! Welcome :-) That is about the nicest compliment I could receive. Thank you so very much!
DeleteI really liked the idea of tying each piece of a broken dream to a colorful kite tail...perhaps this is one way they can gain rebirth.
ReplyDelete(Thanks for your visit to my blog, Sara!)
Mary, you definitely understand me, that is the sense that I had when I was writing that. Thank you for being so perceptive :-)
DeleteVery meaningful, specially the last verse ~ In case of a broken glass, sweep them away and take another glass this time with care ~
ReplyDeleteHi Grace!! I love your take on that--thank you :-) Glass definitely needs to be handled with care..
DeleteLike the Broken Ground verse, but each holds a bit of truth and soft humor. Good write, better read.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/
Hi Elizabeth!! Welcome:-) That's me--truth and soft humor--so happy you enjoyed the poems.
DeleteI love the juxtaposition of the last line of the first stanza and the last line of the second.....release....rest. Good advice!
ReplyDeleteDon't Lay Me Down
Hi! and Welcome :-) I love how you saw that--very insightful, and totally serendipitous.
Delete1. is a lovely thought
ReplyDelete2. made me grin
3. has a soothing quality to it
A nice read, all :-)
Hi Jennifer!! Thank you for taking the time to compliment each one--the second one I just couldn't resist! Really enjoyed your poem :-)
DeleteI enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary, so glad that you enjoyed them. Your poem was wonderful :-)
Deletehah - I remember those old day of breaking windows. Cool and authentic piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Ollie! Ah yes, I remember them too. Never broke a window, but did have to run from angry orchard owners every now and then--nothing like a sun warmed fig, right off the tree ;-)
Deletesounds like good advice. :)
ReplyDeleteenjoyed the read.
Hi!! Welcome :-) Thank you very much!
DeleteThis is such a clever idea - and I love the way you have phrased each example.
ReplyDeleteHi Kerry!! welcome :-) and thank you very much for the compliment and smiles!
Deletegrowing from something broken, I like that
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea!! Welcome :-) Yes, I love repurposing and recycling :-)
Deleteah that sounds like good advise...the resting part is so difficult as we always think we have to DO something...
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia!! You're right, resting is difficult, but seeds need peace :-)
DeleteI simply loved it; how you tend a broken dream and a broken ground. It's so simple yet profound.
ReplyDeleteHi Himani!! Welcome :-) Funny how the simple can be profound, thank you for such a lovely compliment :-)
DeleteAwww, so beautiful! I love that you released the broken dreams on kites. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was just delightful!
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