Where is God?
inching into infinity
you seek the Master of the Stars
as I carry my grandmother’s ring
through the centuries
filtering through
the boundaries of humanity
A stolen locket, a childhood song
love’s tragic journeys
immortalized in magenta pain paint
scaling the towering trees
above the back porch
sits a doll with lavender hair
the duster of dreams
the hijacker of hearts
spreads out an intricately woven carpet
to time travel…
This is what I call, “recipe poetry,” where you take a series of random thoughts and put them in a particular order. I have done a few of those for my ‘stretching the brain’ practice. I’m not really sure I like it at all, and I think this one works only if you consider it as a dream sequence. I have never been a big fan of literature that hurts my brain. I had to read so much of it when I was in college (during the Ice Age, lol) as an English major. I am sure, though, that I am better for the experience. Smile.
Me too on the college literature that hurts the brain. 😂
I love this recipe.
Well thank you, Desert Dweller. I suppose a recipe can put you on a path when you don’t think you have anything to write about 😀
I like it, Lana. It reminds me of “found” poetry except that these are your own random thoughts. It’s difficult to know what the “right” order is; no matter what, it won’t make perfect sense, but it’s still visceral and full of imagery that evokes emotion… I love this line “immortalized in magenta pain paint.” Kudos for branching out, trying something new. 🙂
I think it is definitely a version of found poetry, Joan. I did like some of the imagery, also. I have another recipe poem that I like better than this one. I really think that embracing new forms and methods helps the writing process. You inspire me with your talent in writing so many poetic styles. 😀
I posted a “story poem” this past Sunday, with a link back to your site, since you are the one who introduced me to the form. You are so right, embracing new forms helps to shake up creativity or get you out of a slump. So keep up the good work! 🙂
Thank you so much, Joan! I am behind on my blog visits (life has a way of chewing me up every now and then). I can’t wait to read it! You also keep up the good work, my friend.
I like the doll with the lavender hair.
Colored hair is all the rage now, the dolls have taken notice 😀
Oh, yes, it does work! Just throw it out there and see what works brushed with magenta pain paint!
I guess if we have to confront pain, at least give it a nice wash of magenta 😀
Stretching the brain is always worthwhile. Beautiful imagery in here, Lana. You stretched. 🙂
Thank you, Diana. It was an interesting task 😀
Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
Thanks John!
You are very graciously welcome, Lana.
Wonderful! Random thoughts are the best thoughts, because they come from the heart.
Thank you, Jennie. Yes they do and they can fit together in an interesting manner. This one, I thought, was like one of those dreams where a person is a different age in the stages of the dream, where there is both good and tougher things present. I hope you had a great school year, and wishing you a fun and relaxing summer ahead!
Exactly! Best to you. 🙂
I know just what you mean about the English Lit stuff! I wonder how many would-be writers professors turned off, just from the analyzing, sentence diagramming, and other chores?!?
A magical dream… random thoughts… such refreshing poetry, Lana! 🙂
Thank you for the kind words, Iris 😀
I enjoyed your poem in this style, Lana. Very nice! 😃
Lana, this does WORK!! A mesmerising, dream-like poem and love the snatches of memories and how you’ve woven them together. I’m smiling reading this…
Thank you, Annika. I couldn’t decide…it is a truly interesting way to write a poem, though, and I think I will post this “recipe” or another to see if any of you guys would like to write one. It is also a great way to spur creativity. 😀
I like this “recipe poetry” I never new there was an exact name for these types of poems.
Thank you. I never knew this either until another of my blogger friends, Just Joan posted one on her site. Pretty cool style, though 😀