Swimming that day ~~ a Challenge 2016 poem
Swimming that day alongside the boat
I felt it slip from my fourth finger
Like our leaden bed, it wouldn't float
Ring of gold, it's duty had lingered
No more, the reminder wouldn't be
Bottom of lake richer in treasures
Marriage in pits, parted company
Goodbye, love lost, sanity preserved
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Photo and Poem Copyright
© 2010 (link) and 2007 Jimmiehov.
All Rights Reserved
Today I'm linked with Marian at the Imaginary Garden with Toads, Music with Marian (link).
Marian posted the video below, saying:
"“February” performed live by the incomparable Dar Williams."
Ring of gold, it's duty had lingered
No more, the reminder wouldn't be
Bottom of lake richer in treasures
Marriage in pits, parted company
Goodbye, love lost, sanity preserved
_ _ _ _ _
Photo and Poem Copyright
© 2010 (link) and 2007 Jimmiehov.
All Rights Reserved
Today I'm linked with Marian at the Imaginary Garden with Toads, Music with Marian (link).
Marian posted the video below, saying:
"“February” performed live by the incomparable Dar Williams."
And for us to use the words of Dar's song for inspiration of what we write.
The lyrics to "February" as sung by her are found here.
The ring pictured is my current wedding ring given to me by Mrs. Jim. As you can see back then we were "flower children."
Labels: Personal-Challenge-2016, Poem, Real Toads, Rhyme, Story, Syllabic Form
posted by Jim @ 1/07/2016 11:20:00 PM
12 comments
12 Comments:
"Bottom of lake richer in treasures".... this is a sad song (though I know you have had a happy ending. I really like this, Jim
This almost makes me want to whisper "my precious," you have so well personified... or brought to life that ring and all it carried to the bottom of the lake.
I got this sinking feeling that all is not right... but some days parting is better.
I really like the way you set the scene in the first stanza, Jim. It says a lot about how difficult it is to let go, even of a failed relationship.
Ah. When it is better to part than to carry the weight... a very real piece. Well-penned.
-HA
"Sanity preserved", indeed. I pawned my wedding ring for $40 to feed my kids one time and it felt like a good trade.
perhaps your best poem... well done.
Sad. Good.
Advancing years afford the clearest look back at our lives .. yes?
Thanks, Jim.
No, I've never seen a large cat hibernating. They are certainly impressive regal animals.
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"At Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:03:00 AM, Blogger Mama Duck said...
"Wow, beautiful! Happy WW!
"Lisa - Lil Duck Duck"
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I am pulling the comment. Mama duck has only one post, it links to your website, the advertisement: Farm Animal Birthday Barnyard Invitation
Mama Duck's offending post is:
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I am hoping this will absolve me. Jim
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