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.


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24 comments:

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

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

love every word,
superb and poetic.

Thanks for sharing..

A++

You Rock.

Anonymous said...

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

bendedspoon said...

wow! such courage and power! :)

Olivia said...

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

Anonymous said...

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/

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...
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Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Unknown said...

Wonderful poem Lyn; powerful and enlightening!

Lyn said...

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

Raksha Bhat said...

Oozes great confidence..loved it:)

Jeane Myers said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Mia said...

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

http://lunawitch15.wordpress.com/

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