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:
play for us oh saint, as you already have your lyrics...smiles.
Hi Brian-
So you think I got a hit there? Thanks for the fun..
Oh, truly delightful. I enjoyed it much and this cold be done in song. Lovely.
Here's to St. Mandolira.
Hi Jamie-
With my voice, it would be best to dance to it! Thank you so much..
So lovely, Lyn, it was like a prayer or a song or a dance (looking at your last comment)
Wonderful.. I hear you play the music..! Very well done.. xoxox
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!!
Hi Olivia-
Decided to have some fun with saints! Thank you!!
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 :)
Music to my ears. This is really lovely, Lyn.
Hi Margie-
You are more than kind..your words mean so much to me..thanks!!
Hi Tess-
Oh, mighty muse..how can I thank you? The things you present...
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!
Hi Friko
Thanks..sharp as a tack!! Not too crazy about Piety on Parade myself!!
Lynn,
You write the right rites whether they're song, danced or just appreciated for the images they wrought.
Thanks!
rel
Hi rel-
I like your style and your comments..thank you!
My world is a reliquary,
I have holy bones too,
and bless the honeyed tea.
..
very impressed, you are a genius,
keep it up.
This is a thoughtful piece. Very nice.
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!!
Hi Martin H.-
So glad you enjoyed it..it was one of those that just popped up!! Thanks...
Wonderful take on the prompt! St. Mandolira is now my favorite!
Hi Lolamouse-
Thank you so much...the saint sends her blessings!!
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.
St.Mandolira? Astounding!
Hi hedgewitch-
That flow of thoughts, ideas...from that universal consciousness, perhaps..
When I write, I depend on that..
Thank you..
Hi Lena-
Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Thanks for your visit!!
outstanding work.
keep it up.
check out short story slam and welcome your submission.
Hi Bluebell Books-
Welcome and thank you for comment and for the invite..looks interesting!
melodious and excellently written as always!
This is wonderful imagery Lyn. Fabulous!
Anna :o]
Hi EMH-
What a lovely thing to say..thanks so much!!
Hi HyperCRYPTICal-
Thank you..so happy that you liked this one!!
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/
Hi Stacy-
I'm more than flattered and will definitely be happy to participate...thank you!!
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!
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!
Hi Margaret-
Thank you..I love your interpretation...exactly!!
Hi jaanpehchaan-
Please do return..as many times as you wish! Thanks...
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