The Little House -- a Poem for Friday Writings and dVerse Poetics
photo digital artist Erik Johansson - Surrealism
Once upon a time
there was a man
and woman
who lived in
a little inside out
house Nothing remained
hidden
from them though all was devoid
for the rest
of the world Just like
it
wasn't there at all When the
woman came to feed the chickens
inside she was dismayed The
door was ajar off its upper hinge
The lights were on and the chickens
were gone Four books science
and poetry subjects were stolen
and another lay on the ground
pages all scattered around A total
mess inside seems they'd tried to
make it a home They couldn't no
one except inside out people could
So they had left no thanks to anyone
The woman left in a hurry There were
no chickens to feed She was to tell
the man He was violently mad Made
his exit not waiting for the woman She
would follow in a moment Had to fix
her makeup first It too was inside out
Chocolate flavored But when they got
to the house Bad bad It had been
burned to the ground
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- Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2023, All Rights Reserved
- Photo Courtesy of Eric Johansson, his URL www.erikjo.com
- I am linked with Mish for the Photo Prompt at dVerse Poetics evening,
- Mish has other pieces of his photography work at the site above
- I also linked it with Magaly at the Friday Writings #76 at https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/2023/05/friday-writings-76-to-do-lists.html?m=1
although I opted not. to use her prompt for this week which involved lists and a Poem or prose to tell of the progress or lack of progress with the list's fulfillment.
list from my search
- If you wish to see what others have written for her Johansson photos
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Labels: dVerse prompt, Fiction, Irregular rhyme, Poem, poetics, Story, Story Poem
posted by Jim @ 5/09/2023 04:57:00 PM
18 comments
18 Comments:
A great poem Jim. What a creative way to look at that picture. The inside out make up was a nice touch! Very mysterious indeed!
Entertaining.... but I am now picturing a group of chickens in the woods, huddled around a tattered book of poetry. A couple stragglers were stuck with the science book, mapping out constellations....
That was an interesting story! I find it fascinating how the photos inspire poets.
Sorry - That was me Truedessa
It is most fascinating to be caught in an inside out house! Great Jim, to have mooted an idea of such a house. Love the poem !
Hank
The image really inspired you, Jim! It gave me a headache trying to imagine living in an inside out house. I like how your poem begins with ‘Once upon a time’; the dismay of the woman who came to feed the chickens; and the internal rhyme in ‘The lights were on and the chickens / were gone’.
Life feels that way sometimes.
That's quite a story you made! I love the mix of whimsy and homeliness.
What a crazy mystery. Had me on the edge of my seat!
You had me at "inside out house", which was followed by a lovely mystery.
Lots of great images in your poem. I envision the chickens reading the books and then leaving to explore the world.
I shall spend some time thinking abut inside out makeup. What an image!
A clever direction to take the image, Jim. Quirky and fun.
An inside out house sounds so very interesting!
This image fascinated me as well although I didn't write to it.This poem jumps about which is appropriate for the image!
It's disappointing Jim. When nothing remains that you built day in and out.
Hey Jim - what a marvelous piece! Even with the tragic ending.
Love this clever verse, Jim! Though I am sure I wouldn't survive a day in an inside out house.
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