Monday, May 9, 2011

MAGPIE/ Prompt #65


                                                    photo/ Tess Kincaid/ Magpie Tales

WHAT A POWERFUL IMAGE for this week's Magpie Tales.  A favorite saint, lead me on....


ST. MANDOLIRA *

I will be a saint one day too,
threading a needle of hope
and genuflected to.

Martyrs haven't owned this title yet,
the Patron Saint of Worker Bees
and Violins.

For the amber flow
of honey
in a hexagon geometry,
pray to me.

If you play a Stradivari,
do the same.

Saints give up their skeletons,
I pluck a string
with a sliver of mine.

My world is a reliquary,
I have holy bones too,
and bless the honeyed tea.


*Mandolira...a musical instrument.

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38 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMay 9, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    play for us oh saint, as you already have your lyrics...smiles.

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  2. LynMay 9, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Hi Brian-
    So you think I got a hit there? Thanks for the fun..

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  3. JamieDedesMay 10, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Oh, truly delightful. I enjoyed it much and this cold be done in song. Lovely.

    Here's to St. Mandolira.

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  4. LynMay 10, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Hi Jamie-
    With my voice, it would be best to dance to it! Thank you so much..

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  5. Brigid O'ConnorMay 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    So lovely, Lyn, it was like a prayer or a song or a dance (looking at your last comment)

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  6. OliviaMay 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Wonderful.. I hear you play the music..! Very well done.. xoxox

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  7. LynMay 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Brigid-
    Thank you..at one point I did the lyrics, my partner did the music..we were going to be stars..he did, became a movie star..me, left behind..boo hoo!!

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  8. LynMay 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Hi Olivia-
    Decided to have some fun with saints! Thank you!!

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  9. MargieMay 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Wonderful write, Lyn.
    I loved it and especially your last lines ....
    *My world is a reliquary,
    I have holy bones too,
    and bless the honeyed tea.

    Do so love how you write!

    Margie :)

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  10. Tess KincaidMay 10, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Music to my ears. This is really lovely, Lyn.

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  11. LynMay 10, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Margie-
    You are more than kind..your words mean so much to me..thanks!!

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  12. LynMay 10, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Hi Tess-
    Oh, mighty muse..how can I thank you? The things you present...

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  13. FrikoMay 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    There's poetry in this as there isn't in many other attempts I've come across today.

    And you've left the piety at home too.

    This I like!

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  14. LynMay 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Friko
    Thanks..sharp as a tack!! Not too crazy about Piety on Parade myself!!

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  15. relMay 10, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Lynn,
    You write the right rites whether they're song, danced or just appreciated for the images they wrought.
    Thanks!
    rel

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  16. LynMay 10, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Hi rel-
    I like your style and your comments..thank you!

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  17. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 10, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    My world is a reliquary,
    I have holy bones too,
    and bless the honeyed tea.
    ..

    very impressed, you are a genius,

    keep it up.

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  18. MartinMay 11, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    This is a thoughtful piece. Very nice.

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  19. LynMay 11, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Hi Jingle-
    Genius? That's a first! Wow..this may be the beginning and end of it..but I sure thank you for your fabulous comment!!

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  20. LynMay 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Hi Martin H.-
    So glad you enjoyed it..it was one of those that just popped up!! Thanks...

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  21. LolamouseMay 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Wonderful take on the prompt! St. Mandolira is now my favorite!

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  22. LynMay 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Lolamouse-
    Thank you so much...the saint sends her blessings!!

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  23. hedgewitchMay 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I like it, Lyn. The flow of thoughts comes out like a delicately played arpeggio. I had a dream once about using a humurus bone as a violin bow--but your analogy is not nearly so gruesome. Very nice.

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  24. HelenaMay 11, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    St.Mandolira? Astounding!

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  25. LynMay 11, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Hi hedgewitch-
    That flow of thoughts, ideas...from that universal consciousness, perhaps..
    When I write, I depend on that..
    Thank you..

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  26. LynMay 11, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Lena-
    Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Thanks for your visit!!

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  27. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    outstanding work.

    keep it up.

    check out short story slam and welcome your submission.

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  28. LynMay 12, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Hi Bluebell Books-
    Welcome and thank you for comment and for the invite..looks interesting!

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  29. Everyday GoddessMay 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    melodious and excellently written as always!

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  30. hyperCRYPTICalMay 12, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    This is wonderful imagery Lyn. Fabulous!

    Anna :o]

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  31. LynMay 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Hi EMH-
    What a lovely thing to say..thanks so much!!

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  32. LynMay 12, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Hi HyperCRYPTICal-
    Thank you..so happy that you liked this one!!

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  33. Stacy L. KerstenMay 14, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    What am amazing poem, the imagery and the emotion is quite breath taking.

    I would love to have you as a guest as my spotlight poet, you can check the blog out here and find information on how to submit a poem in the 'about section'

    http://www.the-writers-cafe.blogspot.com/

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  34. LynMay 14, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Hi Stacy-
    I'm more than flattered and will definitely be happy to participate...thank you!!

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  35. Margaret PangertMay 15, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Lyn~ This is such a creative poem! There is definitely a saintly need for worker bees...their lives are precarious in their hexagon geometry, and of course they resonate with the music of the spheres played on heavenly violins. Love it!

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  36. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    A lot of new learnings here. I need to come back to read it again! Here is mine: http://jaanpehchaan.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/under-the-influence/ - Part 1 of 3!

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  37. LynMay 15, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hi Margaret-
    Thank you..I love your interpretation...exactly!!

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  38. LynMay 15, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Hi jaanpehchaan-
    Please do return..as many times as you wish! Thanks...

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