Sunday, May 5, 2013

MAGPIE...Prompt #167


                               YOUNG WOMAN PICKING the  FRUIT of KNOWLEDGE/ 1892/
                                                                               Mary Cassatt


Thank you, Tess, at Magpie Tales....


THE BITE

Don't want to set the table for heroes,
paint china for your cup of tea.

Dare I clip my tresses to the bone,
live my life as the son?

I will taste the chaos in the flower,
climb a tree, pick the limbs
clean of desire.

Not permit myself
to be stifled by blame.

Cry with joy
to accept the last apple,
never give up
the celebrated bite.


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29 comments:

  1. BerowneMay 5, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    "We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind."

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  2. JinksyMay 5, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    An altogether brilliant offering for this picture. I loved it from start to finish. :)

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  3. BerowneMay 5, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    The chaos in the flower, the splendor in the grass. Nice writing...

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  4. Kathe W.May 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    the last four lines say it all! Brava! Have a great week!

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  5. LynMay 5, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Hi Berowne-
    Thanks for the comments...strength in what's to come..I like your quotes..

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  6. LynMay 5, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Hi Jinksy-
    Who could ask for more...grateful for your words..thanks...

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  7. LynMay 5, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Kathe W-
    This one just sort of formed..thank you so much!

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  8. DCWMay 5, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    I like the strength in this. Seizing the uncertainty and wringing the truth from it.

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  9. izzyMay 5, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Yes, I wondered a bit about the haircut! thanks.

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  10. Susan LindquistMay 5, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Love the defiance and strength in this piece! As I read it, I wanted to start the chant, 'You go, girl!" Corny, I know, but it did make me want to cheer this young woman on! Love it!

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  11. CadMay 6, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Dare I clip my tresses to the bone?

    That's a question every balding male asks himself! LOL

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  12. LynMay 6, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Hi DCW-
    Thank you..so glad you found some truth here...

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  13. LynMay 6, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Hi izzy-
    First thing that got me..the haircut! Then it took over...thanks!

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  14. LynMay 6, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Susan-
    Love your reaction..that's what we need...cheering on! thank you...

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  15. LynMay 6, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Hi Cad-
    Oh, you'll be adorable no matter what!! Thanks...

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  16. Brian MillerMay 6, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    i will taste the chaos in the flower....cry with joy and accept the bite of the apple....nice..i feel the war between the expected or wanted and their nature...

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  17. HelenMay 6, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I love what you saw in the painting, my instincts ran parallel.

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  18. LynMay 6, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Brian-
    Escaping what's programmed..yes!..Thanks for that comment, Brian.

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  19. LynMay 6, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Hi Helen-
    So glad to be on the same wave length..thanks!

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  20. Tumblewords:May 7, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    the celebrated bite - is such a perfect ending. The poem is superb.

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  21. LynMay 7, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Hi Tumblewords-
    Thanks so much for your comment..a bite that must be bitten!!

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  22. gautami tripathyMay 7, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Wonderful Writing...

    I loved it...!!

    I would rather pick the clouds

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  23. doriMay 7, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I LOVE IT. How do you keep writing such wonderful poetry!!!??? You're so great.

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  24. Silent Otto May 7, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    So biblical , Shakespearean , the descent into matter of The Great Central Sun , away from which many are foolishly turning , cut off from their spiritual limbs of being . The longer they linger , darker , more dangerous the journey becomes . Indeed , the gate will begin to seem a mass of writhing serpents . Wow !, you have inspired me .

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  25. LynMay 7, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Hi gautami tripathy-
    So pleased with your lovely comment...thanks!

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  26. LynMay 7, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Hi dori-
    Really appreciate your words..I'm blushing! Thank you...

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  27. LynMay 7, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Kutamun-
    What an inspiration! Just as it should be..thanks so much.

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  28. Tess KincaidMay 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Oh. Lyn. This is my new favorite of yours. Excellent, powerful write...

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  29. LynMay 9, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Hi Tess-
    Thank you, Tess...your pics have a way of finding my truth! Amazing...

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