never recovered from the storms of ’93
when lightning stroked shingles, shorted out circuits;
left one side wind blown and sagging.
Tufts of moss sprout from the bowed memory
of taut boards. A plague of crickets
lurk beneath stairs; creaking their arthritic chatter.
From a threadbare recliner in a ramshackle room
I gaze over fields at a familiar view,
distorted by windows now broken and rheumy.
Ryan Stone
Wonderful atmospheric poem. Great subject. Great imagery. (The picture’s a bit OTT though – the poem doesn’t need it IMHO).
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Thanks for your feedback – always appreciated ๐
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A painful depiction of a stroke victim perhaps? An aging stroke victim’s view on life? Interpreting that from the damage to one side and the rheumy eyes… great word, by the way! The image is so hauntingly beautiful, I love it. For some reason I wasn’t following you – happened to others I follow as well, so I apologize for missing any posts. Always love your words and images! ๐
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Wow-you’re good! Spot on. Glad you’re back and thank you for the lovely feedback ๐
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I love it! You are one mental challenge aren’t you! LOL! But you know some aren’t meant to be interpreted at all… or interpreted however the reader chooses. Just keep creating! Hope you have a great day today ๐
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I couldn’t agree more. Thank you – and right back at you ๐
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Stunning photo and haunting, post-apocalyptic images in the poem. The “rheumy” is perfect; personifies the deterioration, just as the plague of crickets makes it seem living in a kind of death. Great poem.
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I really like the versatility of this poem and how it can be interpreted in so many ways. The metaphor is superb and so vivid!! Loved the pictures that you chose too. ๐
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Thanks! It’s a disused mental asylum I went exploring…very creepy place!
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Wow.. Sounds like Shutter Island (another movie ๐ )
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Lol-I know that one! (Finally, she says ๐)
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I gave that away LOL
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You are such an incredible poet.
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Thank you doesn’t seem like quite enough after such a nice comment…but, thank you – your kindness is truly appreciated ๐
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This is wonderful imagery, Ryan. ๐
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Thank you, Judy ๐
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Your imagery and the image you share is a stunning combo. This makes me want to read between the lines and peer into the window of the house.
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You never know what you might find! Thanks so much, Eugenia ๐
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