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:
you make some intersting allusions tot his person...and to monsters...then include the shadow od buddha...very interesting piece...
Hi Brian-
Always good to hear your opinion...for me, it's all illusion, and Buddha, laughing away! Thank you, my friend...
Lyn, this is great! Totally unique, well written. Happy Holidays.
You never seem to disappoint...wonderful!
i really loved the rhythmn of this piece...and of course the buddha
Hi Helen-
Thank you...it felt a bit strange writing this!
Hi Blue Sky...
Thank you...those are strong words...wow!!
Hi Suz-
Thanks so much..and always, the Buddha,naturally!
Love the vivid detail here and how it says so much about the person.
Very clever and intriguing Lyn
Best wishes for the holidays Isabel x
I thought I'd fool you this time but no, you recognize me even in shadow!
rel
Well constructed poetry is always a pleasure to read.
Hi Laurie-
It was fun for me to construct this image...thank you!
Hi Isabel-
Love where those prompts lead us..thanks so much..Happy Holidays!
Hi rel-
Very cute! As I said, I'd know you anywhere..and what a handsome dude! Season's Greetings..
Ersatz ! such a grand word-
I like this piece, thanks.
Hi Doc FTSE-
What a nice thing to say..really appreciate it! Thanks..
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."
This is amazing Lyn....a brilliant take on the prompt!!
Hi izzy-
So glad you liked this, and I sort of like that old fashioned word..thanks.
Hi Kathe W.
Thank you..Glad you liked the ending verse...
Hi Carrie-
So glad you found this of interest..thanks for the terrific comment..
I love the colour you have injected into this rather lacklustre image. Great Magpie!
Hope you have a great Christmas!
Hi Nicholas V.
How nice you are...I did have fun with this one..
Happy Holidays to you!!
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