unbound
relearning rhythm
white-flagging on an easy exhale
to the viscera-pervading pulse
shutting down grinding gears; cognisance
pushing the canal lock
naked feet stamping the floor: timbre
timbales, tambourine
unwinding, unbinding
unbound
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Luke, painting aside, which is cool on its own, you can feel the movement here. Great word choices to illustrate that rhythm and movement. My favorite line here is shutting down grinding gears. Such a cool way to think about dancing, almost as if the dancers are operating mechanically- wonderful concept. Thanks. Hope you had a nice New Years
@Fred Hey thanks Fred. Hope your New Year is getting off to a good start buddy. Glad you stopped by, cheers
Centre justified.. reads differently this way.. like it. Such peace at the ending… I’ll just float here for a bit..
really nice form luke and wicked flow…really like the way this sounds…
white-flagging on an easy exhale
to the viscera-pervading pulse
tapping my foot…
Lovely, Luke and the symmetry makes me smile. This formatting really helps to highlight your message too, I think…very nice. exhaling….great poetry.
this makes me feel joyful.
sometimes it’s a long journey back…happy to see the narrator in this piece has made his way back to the dance floor.
Excellent words Luke – you can certainly feel the rythm and I’m dancing in my mind here. The painting compliments your words superbly.
Anna :o]
The freedom is contagious. Love the light, joyous feeling of your verse.
I really enjoyed this, Luke. There is freedom in dancing.
Wow, I love this piece, Luke. Especially “viscera-pervading pulse” and “unbound / relearning rhythm.” Love the centered formatting. By the way, thank you so very much for the suggestion you made on “Palatial Enchantment”
http://rosemarymint.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/palatial-enchantment/
I’d love for you to take another look at the alignment, along with some revised line breaks. I always appreciate your honest critiques, Luke.
I’m starting a new poetry-challenge linkup that I hope you’ll jump in on:
http://rosemarymint.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/monday-melting-week-1/
Nice flow, nice piece Luke !
Nice! never knoe what can occur when unbound and unchained, especially with a cat and some rhyming fur.
Well, hello again, diamond poem. I remember you. :) You’re still beautiful and shiny.
http://rosemarymint.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/crux-matter/
Wow – this is one of your finest in my humble opinion – love the richness and economy
hey swinging back through on OLN…blue skies and butterflies your way
to the viscera-pervading pulse -> is just such a dance term!!
hello sir, just swinging through on my poetry tour…still lovin the easy exhale…I could use some pointers in that department :)
“white-flagging on an easy exhale
to the viscera-pervading pulse”
wow!
“…unwinding, unbinding
unbound”
Can feel the movement!
Love the word choice. Really enjoyed this piece, Luke.
oh i like the rhythm and the breaking free in this luke…much needed at times..
freedom…shackles off….joy I think I hear drums.
ooh I needed that…..
Would you care to dance Poet? Liquid language, easy breezy flow, uplifting and perhaps just a tad bit inspiring…one day I’ll write like you. Mark my ….words ;)
Sounds like me here & now in Rio (: you were just above me in the queue, so I thought I’d stop by to say hello. Wrote this week’s decima about the angels of the Ricoleta cemetery in Buenos Aires.
I’m sorry to see your muse is still dry. :( Come check out my word prompt today; maybe something will stimulate your creative juices.
http://rosemarymint.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/monday-melting-week-2/
the progression with the three words at the end… that was very powerful!!
Love your poem and Organic salad!
Beautifully unbound thoughts flowing in your words rhythm!! :)
Ooo, gorgeous! Lovely picture, arresting rhythm, glorious pay-off!
I agree, I love this one! It makes me want to go out and dance around a bonfire! :D Some really good images and word choices in this one, great rhythm and I love that you start and end on that word – perfect word for letting go and just letting the body, mind and spirit do their thing.
Thanks all for your kind comments