Deconstructing Demons
The bricks in the wall are dancing on loose mortar.
Crumbling dust is collected in breath.
Darkness chokes on the nothing.
Understanding shines a brilliant hue.
Bleeding light need not be attended to,
Are we all immune?
Birds on the wall sing.
Someday the music is loud.
And the wall sways still.
But what is broken is ignored in the matter’s mad dance.
Red is blue… white is black….
Can time’s tantrum recognize the pain?
There is no understanding — just realization.
The wall will one day be revealed in a relic’s reality.
Silently… softly… solace smiles.
© Chuck A Stetson 2009
The Ghost of Vermeer of Delft Which Can Be Used As a Table
Salvador Dali - 1934
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funny...we're thinking on the same plane...I'm thinking about The Red Shoes. (Dali did the set designs for the color sequences)
interesting word images.
Rated.
thank you... it's the lucinda effect.
Mary
Sometimes running through the jungle gets tiring. Real is good.
Cynthia
Dali often visits me. Good on you for your Mojo!
Sarah
thank you. I often wonder too much... but sometimes it's like the robin's trower sings to me.
John B.
When I get reflective I worry. Now I got to call Ms. O' for advice.
Torman
sometimes the metaphor is powerful in few words.
Teetering. That's just how it feels to me.
Been there - and will never go back.
Nice work.
~r
going back is not an option I will again explore. Thank you for reading and commenting.
just sorta reminded me on that Moody Blues line.
there is much wisdom in those lyrics
rita
thank you. I really relate to Dali; to me, he's genuine genius.
lois
my photo booth is rebelling... : )
AtHomePilgrim
Amen to that, for sure...!
Walk Away
thank you. I'm often times uncomfortable doing poetry, as I'm overwhelmed by all the true poets here on S.
Joan Wilder
I have to give credit to my 4 sisters for my ability to be a careful cogitator. : )
Sugar magnolia, blossoms blooming
Heads are empty and I don't care
Saw my baby down by the river knew she'd have to come up soon for air.
Jerry Garcia
now I've got another reason to get me to Florida!
Bob
first... I like the new you!
"Caught up in sunlight
Come on out singing
I'll walk you in the sunshine
Come on honey, come along with me..."
I do understand. Thank you, my friend!
thank you! It's so cool... I got all three sisters reading and commenting. : )
Rated
honey, you are a true poet.
Sometimes we just need to breathe.
Kathy K.
thank you for the kind comment. I wrote this for someone who needs to listen to the sunshine.
Sarah
yep... i'm having an avataris moment or two or three. : )
OoopsieDaisies
thank you so very much. that means the world to me.
R~
I learned much bopping with Betty Crocker. : )
Thank you for reading and the kind comment. I appreciate it immensely, but again, I'm often humbled by the truly great poets who are here on OS.
I swear my photo booth app. is haunting me. : )
I'm often overwhelmed at how readers react to my thoughts — words. Your kindness and generosity of sprit always inspires me. Thank you.
Even if Dali got this one, you are still the artist my friend.
Simply beautiful.
Rated.
As always, I appreciate your kind words. Thank you.
How I do wish for no more walls. Thank you for visiting.
Ethereal and surreal. Rated much!
"Can time’s tantrum recognize the pain?"
I might steal that.
Rated.
You too!
zuma
steal away... you are always welcomed~
Pete
thank you for the kind compliment. I really love Dali's work.
Tink
thank you, but you are beautiful! : )
yep... much love back to you. xox