Sunday, January 16, 2011

PATTERNS/ Poetry Potluck #18


THIS WEEK'S POETRY POTLUCK #18 , "Languages, Signs, and Symbols"...... came up as a welcome challenge!  Please visit the site and join in!!


PATTERNS

What happens to symbols,
whether an embroidered lotus
on a prayer cloth,
or an inscribed silver vessel
for holy water?

Even a wall of stone
emblazoned with Assyrian Kings.

eyes staring,
chins raised in ferocity,
cheeks puffed with power,

awaiting tribute
to be tossed at their feet
by the vanquished,

all start to unravel.

It's as if a hired hand
was deliberately mutilating,
breaking, tearing threads,
wiping out splendor.

But it's no more
than the clear pattern of time.


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23 comments:

  1. KavitaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I just LOVED this one, Lyn... it's so beautifully worded!! I have often looked at those antiques and glyphs, and wondered what was the story that went behind it all... the emotions, the personality .. (sigh)

    You have said it so well here, my friend.. a lovely take on the potluck prompt!!
    Thanks for the share..

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  2. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    My goodness...
    your fine poetry on symbols make me smile...
    super apt take.
    your words are well chosen.

    cheers.
    A++

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  3. LynJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Hi Kavita-
    I'm very happy that you liked this..lucky to have such good prompts!!

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  4. LynJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Hi Jingle-
    I always look forward to your prompts and your lovely comments!

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  5. ReggieJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    The show of elegance and power distinguished, over time...loved the ending.

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  6. PamelaJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    fantastic imagery!!!! enjoyed it immensely!

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  7. Windsmoke.January 17, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Very vivid imagery very enjoyable indeed

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    nice.. thank you for sharing! here's my potluck.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/06/19/my-whole-world/

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  9. OliviaJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful potluck indeed.. very well composed..
    Love xx

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  10. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Agree that the images this poem evokes are powerful. Well done!

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  11. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Hi Friends-
    Haven't been neglecting you..beloved computer has had several crashes in the last few days..hope today brings the ability for me to participate again..fingers crossed!!

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  12. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Hi Reggie-
    Really like your comment..so encouraging!! Thanks..

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  13. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Hi Pamela-
    So pleased with your comment..thank you!

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  14. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Windsmoke-
    I like what you said..thanks so much!

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  15. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Hi fiveloaf-
    Thanks..can't wait to get to yours! Love the prompts..

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  16. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hi Olivia-
    That's very nice..I appreciate your words!

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  17. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Hi Jane-
    I think the strength of Assyrian art really helped me..thank you!

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  18. hedgewitchJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Quite a nice one, Lyn. I think the most potent and sometimes even the most elusive symbols are never truly gone, just recycled, turning up where needed.

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  19. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Hi hedgewitch-
    Very interesting..I think symbols evolve, and there is a long history in each one in present day.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Beautifully done! Imagery depicting emotions and destiny. thank you for sharing

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  21. LynJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Hi dan-
    It's all intertwined, isn't it?...thanks for your comment!

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  22. AllyJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Hi Lyn - was looking for an email but I couldn't find one so this is my way of reaching you. Great work on this site - beautiful. I'm looking for great writers to contribute to my new site where photographers post visual prompts for writers to interpret in words. Would love if you'd contribute: http://www.photographprose.com

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  23. LynJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Hi Ally-
    What a great idea..very happy that you thought of me. Will this be daily posts or only certain days..glad to participate..thank you...

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Enter! So happy that you're here. I read every comment, will answer, and look forward to meeting you. Welcome!