Monday, June 20, 2011

MAGPIE/ Prompt #70


                                             photo/ Tess Kincaid/  Magpie Tales


Thanks, Tess, for this enigmatic photo..for MAG #70...


GRADUATION

I know why you're buying this.
I know it's not for my virginal looks,
a purity left on the snapshot,
tempered by innocence,
enforced by whispers.

But the photo will go,
soon to be slipped
from under the glass,
removed, and I know
you'll toss it into the trash
and it will land face down
next to the orange peel,
that the cat will sniff
and maybe paw.

I know the treasure
is the fine beadwork
that I stretched around the edge,
red to match my hair.

My day of delight,
youth and splendor
was even then slipping away.

I know,
but $1.99 is still $1.99.


copyright/ all rights reserved/ 2011


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42 comments:

  1. Sioux RoslawskiJune 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    The last two lines are so sad. And the phrase "that the cat will sniff and maybe paw" is wonderful.

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  2. ChristineJune 20, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I price occasionally at the local thrift shop and I know that feeling of removing pictures to the trash to sell the frame. So sad that these timeless photo's will not be loved forever.

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  3. DebbyMcJune 20, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Unique take on this one; I like it!

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  4. R. Burnett BakerJune 20, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    You've given her a defiant dignity even though her image has been cast about. Really enjoyed your perspective!

    Rick

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  5. ReflectionsJune 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    So often we find great treasures in the frame themselves rather than in the piece of art.

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  6. Kay L. DaviesJune 21, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Oh, very sad to think she knows the frame is worth more than her exquisite face.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. bendedspoonJune 21, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    You have seen the beadwork and it made me look for it twice. Great writers always see beyond what is obvious and obviously you are a great writer. Your poem is remarkable. The most precious part for somebody could be a trash to another. Here's to finding a hundred of precious things in a day :)

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  8. LynJune 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Sioux-
    Thanks..yes, she's a practical being..takes what she can...

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  9. LynJune 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Hi Christine-
    So true! Treasures, just blowin' in the wind!

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  10. LynJune 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Hi DebbyMc-
    Thanks so much..glad you like it!!

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  11. LynJune 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Hi R.Burnett Baker-
    She seemed so care worn...I wanted to give her some control..thanks!

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  12. LynJune 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Hi Reflections-
    You're right..I've bought the frame, and not the content..thank you!

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  13. LynJune 21, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Hi Kay-
    I guess that's why she's willing to settle..thanks!

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  14. LynJune 21, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Hi bendedspoon-
    I'm also an artist and so details always catch my eye..wonderful comment..it means so much..thank you!!

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  15. Kathe W.June 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    good eye for detail- I totally missed that and had to go back and look again.

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  16. izzyJune 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Too bad about the trash- I like the scene though. Thanks.

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  17. LynJune 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Kathe W-
    This lady sure gathered a lot of attention..thanks for your visit and comment!

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  18. LynJune 21, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hi izzy-
    Thanks so much for your comment..I read your description..female, Aries and spirit with human traits...that's me!! Love it, of course...

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  19. Isabel DoyleJune 21, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    the agony of discard

    well written poem

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  20. LynJune 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Hi Isabel-
    Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, and the visit..

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  21. MargieJune 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    This is sad, Lyn.
    But well done, well done!
    Gosh, you are amazing on those prompts!

    Margie :)

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  22. Jeane MyersJune 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    oh, Lyn, I love your take on this prompt - wonderful xo

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  23. Lucy WestenraJune 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Better than merely good. Merciless rejection of the face in favour of the frame. Thank you.

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  24. LynJune 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Hi Margie-
    She had such a wistful look, it brought on some saddness...I love the prompts..starts me thinking!! thanks...

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  25. JeaneJune 21, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Jeane-
    Thank you so much..I just rolled with this one, from the moment I saw her!

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  26. HelenJune 21, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Bead work to match red hair .... love what you did with the photo!!!

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  27. MaggieJune 21, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful and expressive. Sigh.

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  28. LynJune 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Hi Helen-
    Thank you..I found the photo to be exceptional..so many levels!

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  29. LynJune 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Hi thingy-
    Thanks for your lovely comment!

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  30. LynJune 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Lucy-
    How harsh life is at times..I so appreciate your comment..thanks!

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  31. MargaretJune 21, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    "I know the treasure is the fine beadwork"... She does have a very sensible, practical gaze.

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  32. LynJune 22, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Hi Margaret-
    Upon reflection, she is a survivor! Thanks for your visit!!

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  33. Everyday GoddessJune 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    wow! just wow!

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  34. LynJune 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Everyday Goddess-
    I so like that word, "wow"!! Thank you!

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  35. Tumblewords:June 22, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    So very well crafted - love your take on the prompt.

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  36. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    This just tugs at your heart. I love this piece, the nuances its very rich emotionally

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  37. LynJune 23, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Tumblewords-
    That photo just struck me...and many others, I think...thanks so much!!

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  38. Tess KincaidJune 23, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    So sad. I actually did buy this one for the image in the frame. Usually it is the other way around, I'm afraid.

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  39. LynJune 23, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Tess-
    I loved this one..so visceral..but you can tell by the wonderful variety of response..thanks so much!

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  40. LynJune 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hi mindlovemisery-
    I'm so pleased with your reaction...thanks so much!

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  41. hyperCRYPTICalJune 24, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    This is really good Lyn.

    Anna :o]

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  42. LynJune 24, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Anna-
    So grateful for your kind words...thanks~

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