Sunday, August 17, 2014

Grand



What demimonde
has the right
to judge
with candle on or off
the way I peel
the rind of oranges
as transgression of rites?

Despite the abomination
of isolation
I keep the allegiance
to the asylum
Gray
I see myself
reborn
in Africa.


by Brenda Warren

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25 comments:

  1. annell4August 17, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Nicely done, reminds me of tumbling waterfall.

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  2. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 17, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Not too many would want to pledge their allegiance to an asylum, but there are those odd few out there!

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  3. Pat HattAugust 17, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Peel how we like, the rest can take a hike

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  4. Sumana RoyAugust 17, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    love the last three lines :)

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  5. Jae RoseAugust 17, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    We should always be able to choose how we eat our oranges - that is part of who we are xo

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  6. brudbergAugust 17, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    The compactness of the first stanza is stunning.. Love the images you create there..

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  7. ZQAugust 17, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    You always handle your assignment with flare. However..."What demimonde
    has the right to judge," I felt What demimonde has the right
    to "be"judge?
    :-)
    ZQ

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  8. MaryAugust 17, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    I really like the idea of rebirth in Africa, as (after all) Africa is the cradle of civilization! Smiles.

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  9. GabriellaAugust 17, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Yes, society has a tendency to dictate how we should live down to the smallest details, even the way we should peel oranges. Fortunately we have a right to refuse to conform.

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  10. alan1704August 17, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Interesting insights into us all. thought provoking poem

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  11. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerAugust 17, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    I too love the first stanza--wonderful images!!

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  12. CathyAugust 17, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Oh I love this poem, love the humor in it too

    http://thequietone.net/2014/08/16/wordle-174-the-penny-dreadful-edition/

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  13. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    wonderful pairing of words. I had to chuckle at the transgression of not pealing fruit correctly - bravo!!!

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  14. Old EggAugust 17, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Soon someone will say "Why aren't you eating the peel of oranges?" Well we do in marmalade so for all the know it alls "Butt out!"

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  15. Sherry Blue SkyAugust 17, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Oh I love those closing lines. I hope I am reborn in Africa, wont make it this lifetime.

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  16. rallentandaAugust 17, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Ha...this is hilarious...creative and imaginative...loved it !

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  17. Bastet's Waka LibraryAugust 18, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    lovely imagery .. very imaginative indeed.

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  18. humbirdAugust 18, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Thank you, friends! Your comments made my day! Gratitude :)xx

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  19. Belva Rae StaplesAugust 18, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Well done!

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  20. Brian MillerAugust 18, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    i am all for freedom to eat fruit
    no matter how you want...ha....smiles.

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  21. Keith's RamblingsAugust 19, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    They'll be telling us to peel bananas next! A delightful poem.

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  22. flaubertAugust 20, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Wow, nice how you used the words in this piece.

    Pamela

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  23. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    tres amusante ~

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  24. Keith's RamblingsAugust 24, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    The Sunday Whirl seems to have disappeared but thanks to its Facebook page I’ve found this weeks’ words. As a temporary measure I’ve put them up on my site along with a Mister Linky thingy-dingy should you wish to participate. It’s all at
    http://www.keithsramblings.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/once-upon-happier-time.html

    Spread the word brothers and sisters!

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