Image/ Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison
THANK YOU, Tess, for Magpie #109, at Magpie Tales.
THE KEEPER
The world,
not
what
you think, (maybe)
swept under the cover
of cheap goods.
A couple of gears,
a twist to tighten,
another year goes by,
and all that vanity,
a birthright?
The preening,
imagining
that one is a leader,
one is a slave.
Wait.
Surprised, won't you be,
to see a musical comedy,
fa la la,
when you awaken.
These are the jokes, folks,
and God roiling
with a belly laugh as usual.
What about me,
Sisyphus kid brother,
your daily double,
pushing aside the tarp,
turning the screw once more?
What about me,
bad back and all?
Bloody hell!
copyright/ all rights reserved/ 2012
http://www.minblu.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/lynxny
35 comments:
Very very clever! And you're right about God's belly laugh. Love the image you create with the Sisyphus reference: That's us humans to a tee!
Rick
With all the early post today, i am learning a lot. With this one too. Love it!..
JJRod'z
Bloody hell good write...fa la la...I like your Sisyphus reference...
Hi Rick-
The same old grind again!! Thanks for dropping by..
Hi JJ-
That's what I love, all the varied insights, turned into poetry!! Thanks..
Hi Tess-
How many times do I have to thank you? Forever, I hope!! Thanks..
One of my favorites thus far...
=)
I agree whole heartedly and a perfect poem to publish at tax time. Bloody hell!! Thanks for the great response, Lyn.
Hi Sue-
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Hi Linda-
So glad you enjoyed it..oh yes, tax time..don't remind me!!
the bad back at the end was unexpected. i liked that
angular acceleration
sisyphus kid brother...nice ref that...and i am chuckling a bit along with god....
Hi zongrik-
A surprise for me too..you never know! Thanks..
love God's belly laugh! So very smart of you!
Hi Brian-
Chuckling is good...thanks!
I love your work, Lyn! You draw out all of the emotions in me. "Fa la la" is a touch of frivolity and genius! And, "bad back and all"? Oh, just sooo good!
Hi Kathe-
So pleased with your comment...yes, more laughs! Thanks..
Hi Kat-
Always so happy to hear from you..this has been going on for ages now..more to come!! Thank you...
Hey! Hey! Magic piece. Sisyphus is a great reference - and oh, how we relate to him....!
Again, a welcome piece! Top notch!
Hi Helena-
Thanks for dropping by..yes, we do have a couple of chores to do!!
Hi Tumblewords-
Very nice of you..thanks so much!
A brilliant write as usual Lyn, and quick on the draw in line to!
:-)
Bloody 'ell indeed! It leaps and bounces on your hand. Your poem does. Loved it. Great to be back.
Greetings from London.
Wow! Lyn, one of your very best!
Great job here!
Hi Carrie-
So happy to hear your generous words..thanks! Early riser, for a change...
Hi Cuban in London-
What a nice surprise! Hope and expect that you've been up to great things, glad to welcome you back..thanks for the lovely comment.
Hi Helen-
Can't thank you enough for your kind words!
Hi Kristen-
So glad you enjoyed this..thanks!
Very, very clever piece!
Hi Mama Zen-
Thanks for your visit and your comment!
Hi C.M.-
Good to see you again...thanks!
Hi guys...
I'm off to a week of birthday celebrations..we Aries know how to do it!! See you later...
Sisyphus brother with a bad back ... brilliant - this is very good - loved it
http://nsaynne.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/the-rip/
Post a Comment