Sunday, April 10, 2011

SURVIVAL/ Poetry Potluck #30



THIS WEEK'S Poetry Potluck #30, brings us the challenge of Evolution, Environment, and Survival.  I insist on surviving.  That's it!


SURVIVAL

I learned to paint my heart with camouflage,
walk on the ceiling when the floor swayed.
Sometimes I slipped into a crack,
next to the vermin.

Became skilled at being a wall.
Found the chalk and lead within,
not poison to me at all.

I am from ashes come,
hiding as a quantum speck
in the cosmic funhouse,
before heaven claims me.

Let God just wait for my intent.
I mean to write a full opera
in any key I want.


copyright/ all rights reserved/ 2011


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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    The first stanza is great - there are some strong images in this poem - thank you for sharing

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  2. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    became skilled at being a wall...so powerful, many layers this one.

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  3. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallApril 10, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    your survival ability is as strong as the marble wall.....

    love every word,
    superb and poetic.

    Thanks for sharing..

    A++

    You Rock.

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  4. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    "Let God just wait for my intent."
    Interesting idea.

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  5. bendedspoonApril 10, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    wow! such courage and power! :)

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  6. OliviaApril 11, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Powerful words! I loved the rawness of your words.. :)

    At times we need to do it all by ourselves.. let God take what we wish to give/do!

    I feel the force..
    Hugs xx

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  7. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    That's an interestin mix of points and all combine well to show how you survived! I like the reference to opera and any key - clever.

    http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/evolution-in-a-nutshell/

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  8. LynApril 11, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Hi marousia-
    Thank you for your visit! So glad you enjoyed this..

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  9. LynApril 11, 2011 at 7:01 AM

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  10. LynApril 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Hi David-
    Thanks for your point of view, and your visit!

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  11. LynApril 11, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Hi Jingle-
    Thank you for your wonderful comment..I keep trying..all we can do!!

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  12. LynApril 11, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Hi booguloo-
    Sometimes I'm just a control freak, no kidding!! Thanks...

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  13. LynApril 11, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Hi bendedspoon-
    I did try to speak my mind..thank you!!

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  14. LynApril 11, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Hi Olivia-
    Thanks for your thoughtful comment..I do feel that much in our lives comes from our commitment!

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  15. LynApril 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Hi jessica-
    So many things that come up in our lives are unplanned (most)..just stay focused!!Thank you...

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  16. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Wonderful poem Lyn; powerful and enlightening!

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  17. LynApril 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Jane-
    I'm so pleased that you think so..thank you for your encouraging words!

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  18. Raksha BhatApril 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Oozes great confidence..loved it:)

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  19. Jeane MyersApril 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    my hands are clapping here! a 'ten' for sure xo

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  20. LynApril 11, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Raksha Bhat-
    Your comment helps with my confidence..thank you!

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  21. LynApril 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Hi Jeane-
    A 10! I was so hoping for that in some category..thanks!!

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  22. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    great! just great! mines here~ http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/natures-gravity/

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  23. LynApril 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Hi fiveloaf-
    My, that's a terrific statement!! Thank you..

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  24. MiaApril 11, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    This is great! it grabs hold and won't let go!

    http://lunawitch15.wordpress.com/

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