my lungs filled with smoke
(slow exhaled).
my ears with dirge. a cool wind whispers
a wash of rain. my mind with
shook foil and the ooze of oil…I
am touched—
Otherworldly;
so the spirit visits in quiet
moments and with tender breath
(goose-pimpled flesh
his only
visible
trail).

9 Responses to “brushstrokes: in quiet moments”

  1. whypaisley Says:

    very sensual… i loved the ending.. just perfection….

  2. Crafty Green Poet Says:

    Very atmospheric, and I really like the way you’ve shaped the words into patterns of rising smoke

  3. anthonynorth Says:

    Very potent. Visually, as well as in words.

  4. Gemma Wiseman Says:

    “goose pimpled flesh” - becomes unbelievably poetic with suggestions of a snail’s trail.

    Lovely images.

    Gemma

  5. Jadey Says:

    Very nicely done. I like it alot.

  6. Linda Jacobs Says:

    Love the goose-pimply flesh! Beautiful images in here!

  7. Tumblewords Says:

    Lovely work - some fine phrases make the piece sing…

  8. Medhini Says:

    A lovely poem. It has a wonderful feel. Nice blog.

  9. Andrée Says:

    I love the phrase “a cool wind whispers a wash of rain.” I can actually feel that.

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