Monday, December 19, 2011

MAGPIE/ Prompt # 96



                                                Image/ Lee Friedlander/ 1966


A NICE LITTLE MYSTERY this week from Magpie Tales, thank you, Tess...


IDENTITY CRISIS

You think you're incognito,
but I'd know you anywhere.
Not fooled at all
by that Lugosi cloak,

and midnight greige
does not become you,
but better button it anyway,
to heat up the morning chill.

I like you more in green,
eyes matching sea glass
washed ashore,
not shielded by dark specs,
like some ersatz celebrity.

You still favor
that fringe of Medusa hair,
and as always flash
a gargoyle smile
for the paparazzi rush.

Let's not forget the shadow
that follows wherever you go,
of the Buddha,
humming a celestial Ohm.

I'd know you anywhere.


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24 comments:

  1. Brian MillerDecember 19, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    you make some intersting allusions tot his person...and to monsters...then include the shadow od buddha...very interesting piece...

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  2. LynDecember 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hi Brian-
    Always good to hear your opinion...for me, it's all illusion, and Buddha, laughing away! Thank you, my friend...

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  3. HelenDecember 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Lyn, this is great! Totally unique, well written. Happy Holidays.

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  4. Blue Sky DreamingDecember 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    You never seem to disappoint...wonderful!

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  5. SuzDecember 19, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    i really loved the rhythmn of this piece...and of course the buddha

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  6. LynDecember 19, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Helen-
    Thank you...it felt a bit strange writing this!

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  7. LynDecember 19, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Hi Blue Sky...
    Thank you...those are strong words...wow!!

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  8. LynDecember 19, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Hi Suz-
    Thanks so much..and always, the Buddha,naturally!

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  9. Laurie KolpDecember 19, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Love the vivid detail here and how it says so much about the person.

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  10. Isabel DoyleDecember 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Very clever and intriguing Lyn
    Best wishes for the holidays Isabel x

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  11. relDecember 20, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    I thought I'd fool you this time but no, you recognize me even in shadow!
    rel

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  12. Doc FTSEDecember 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Well constructed poetry is always a pleasure to read.

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  13. LynDecember 20, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Laurie-
    It was fun for me to construct this image...thank you!

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  14. LynDecember 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Isabel-
    Love where those prompts lead us..thanks so much..Happy Holidays!

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  15. LynDecember 20, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Hi rel-
    Very cute! As I said, I'd know you anywhere..and what a handsome dude! Season's Greetings..

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  16. izzyDecember 20, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Ersatz ! such a grand word-
    I like this piece, thanks.

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  17. LynDecember 20, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Doc FTSE-
    What a nice thing to say..really appreciate it! Thanks..

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  18. Kathe W.December 20, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    oh I like this- especially the last "Let's not forget the shadow
    that follows wherever you go,
    of the Buddha,
    humming a celestial Ohm.

    I'd know you anywhere."

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  19. Carrie Van HornDecember 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is amazing Lyn....a brilliant take on the prompt!!

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  20. LynDecember 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Hi izzy-
    So glad you liked this, and I sort of like that old fashioned word..thanks.

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  21. LynDecember 20, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Hi Kathe W.
    Thank you..Glad you liked the ending verse...

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  22. LynDecember 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Carrie-
    So glad you found this of interest..thanks for the terrific comment..

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  23. IntelliblogDecember 21, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I love the colour you have injected into this rather lacklustre image. Great Magpie!
    Hope you have a great Christmas!

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  24. LynDecember 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Hi Nicholas V.
    How nice you are...I did have fun with this one..
    Happy Holidays to you!!

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