Elephants and bears hold grudges, hiding in trees, waiting, pistons pumping — from “ARTIFICIAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY” by Craig Rebele. Quote found in The Bibliomancy Oracle
1.
I gave my small bear, named Red for his hue,
to Teo, three.
I spoke to Red mind to mind, to explain
this had to be.
A boy just starting to talk needs a bear
far more than me.
Red went away without a backward glance.
‘You’re boring,’ he thought at me. ’Now I’ll dance.’
2.
In my friend’s neat unit, the elephants
both large and small
are scattered all over. She bought not one.
‘Gifts,’ she said. ‘All’.
They have different colours and attitudes,
all beautiful.
They have different colours and attitudes,
all beautiful.
The largest lifts a sideboard on his back.
His narrowed eyes tell me he loathes the work.
Written for 'The Eye of the Beholder – Micro Poetry' at imaginary garden with real toads'. We're allowed to write more than one; I hope it's permissible to write two together!
Form: Cavatina
The photos are mine and must not be reproduced. © Rosemary Nissen-Wade 2015
Form: Cavatina
The photos are mine and must not be reproduced. © Rosemary Nissen-Wade 2015
Bears are the best toy to give. Snoopy dog.plush toys might be next.
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However vicious bears are meant to bs shown as cuddly and fluffy. So it is ok!
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Hah, he loathes the work, no kidding! This is so interesting, Rosemary, from start to finish.
ReplyDeleteThese both made me smile! Both the red teddy and the over-worked elephant give us a different perspective on our playthings and decorative details.
ReplyDeleteDancing bears and disgruntled elephants... Perfect.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE what the bear thought at you. And feel for the elephant. Maybe he needs some time out from under, sitting at the window! Loved these, Rosemary and clicked to your site with alacrity when I saw the title.
ReplyDeleteThe items in our homes mean quite a lot to us! I love that you gave him away to one so small!
ReplyDeleteVery enjoyable to read and enter into the photo image and your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLove the poems and photographs. I love the idea of "he thought at me"
ReplyDeleteSo your birthday is in three. I came to read your poetry. I needed them-made me smile. Thank you and Happy Birthday Rosemary-Danni Love
ReplyDeleteI like how you have gently inserted the eye of the beholder into these--both, but especially the second. It's fun to imagine what our mute possessions might think or feel, and I fear you describe it accurately.
ReplyDeleteThe last line of the second one just cracked me up. I like the form. Very cool stuff, Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteThis is super charming--actually, I think they work together, as in both the objects are rather animated, and gifts do their work. Take care, Rosemary--lovely whimsical work. k.
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