so tight a frame encloses me
I cannot…sometimes breathe
through strictures into free
for its six planes of miming air
all hedge me from a touch of
even thinnest window glass
to shatter as a choice
more ambient than substance
more neon glow encased
more galvanic spark aurora
more atmospheric edge
ethereal…its framed presence
sensed…netherworld embrace
at once availing and restricting
ipseity…of fierce held sheltering
Bonnie Marshall
Artwork by Berndnaut Smilde
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Reblogged this on A Mirror Obscura, and commented:
Another intricately woven poem by Bonnie Marshall. >KB
Love that you include a reading of your poem.
Glad about that, Andrew. It’s an extra level, perhaps, even if the audio is full of clicks and pops. Smile.
Reading and listening are different pathways in the mind and are different experiences – both good. And I only heard the words, the the clicks and pops…
Yes, thinking some of the first poems were most likely sung…yet, don’t think I’ll try attaching a melody. Smile…and thank you.
That is such a perfect encapsulation of how the mind feels within the confines of the body. The line structure and cadence made me feel constrained and so the poem brought about a physical sensation of constraint, which is very well worked. This put me in mind of Renaissance metaphysical poetry; brilliantly worked poetic skill.
Richard, for that I feel humbled and grateful. Know I deeply appreciate your insight. Smiles.
So vivid!
Always, I’m happy when you like a poem, dear Nancy.
That was beautiful!
Martha, that you should think so is meaningful to me. Thank you. Smiles.
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Grateful thanks, Diedre. That you would graciously reblog House is meaningful to me. Smiles.
My pleasure, Bonnie. 🙂
wow so simple but im impressed 🙂
Thank you, Magdalena, for I appreciate your reading.
Beautiful- glad I found your blog! 🙂
Thank you, and I’m glad about that,too. Smile.
Reblogged this on barclaydave and commented:
This brought me to your blog and I’m not sorry I came hope you don’t mind me reblogging it. Much respect to you for this and others
Hello, Dave ! Know I respect my readers greatly, and also know that I’m pleased you are now here. Smiles.
Wonderful ! I completly feel it (the poem) and I completly feet in it (the picture) this is a part of the surrealism.
I appreciate your insightful comment, Patricia. Smile.
Imagine. I met a talent like you. This is why blogging rocks.
Quite right, Cindy.