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.


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42 comments:

Sioux Roslawski said...

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

Christine said...

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.

DebbyMc said...

Unique take on this one; I like it!

R. Burnett Baker said...

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

Rick

Reflections said...

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

Kay L. Davies said...

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

bendedspoon said...

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 :)

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Kathe W. said...

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

izzy said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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...

Isabel Doyle said...

the agony of discard

well written poem

Lyn said...

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

Margie said...

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

Margie :)

Jeane Myers said...

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

Lucy Westenra said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Jeane said...

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

Helen said...

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

Maggie said...

Beautiful and expressive. Sigh.

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

Hi thingy-
Thanks for your lovely comment!

Lyn said...

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

Margaret said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Everyday Goddess said...

wow! just wow!

Lyn said...

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

Tumblewords: said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Tess Kincaid said...

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

Lyn said...

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

Lyn said...

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

hyperCRYPTICal said...

This is really good Lyn.

Anna :o]

Lyn said...

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

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