I am a collector, of many things, and I tend to go through phases, which are somewhat obsessive. A few years ago I went through a magnetic poetry phase/obsession/addiction. I have a lot of magnetic poetry sets, some of which are still permanently attached to my fridge, because the only way to get them off would be with some kind of scraping utensil, which would damage my fridge and I would rather look at a fridge covered in words than a fridge covered in scratches.
Unpacking is like uncovering hidden treasure, finding things that have been buried deep in storage for years. One of the things I found was a visual diary containing photos of some poems I created magnetically when I was going through that phase. I had completely forgotten about these poems, and don't even remember buying a visual diary specifically for this purpose, but it must have seemed like a good idea at the time and I'm glad I did.
Some of them are a bit abstract, but the challenge is to create sense with limited words.
infinite minuscule mechanisms
possess the demented nectar
of serpent like heavens.
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How we frolic across
moist ivory tracks
like a bold melody
stroll by the cobalt blossom
savour all the gorgeous hues
before it is time
for us to slumber
beneath tepid soil.
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Observe a savage feline
dwelling on this fiery sun
devouring our icy liquid
orb earthward
to these vast blue visions
thus only here will you be adored.
where birds soar
I went there
as a child
when my father was
a kind man
and mother would speak
of a humourous tale
and croon in her arid dialect.
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Magnificent monkey
boogie rapidly
from above
my brilliant friend
I desire your vile mist
you foul beast
may I finally respect you.
the fire goddess
child of the sun
sacred spirit
I kneel beside you
overwhelmed by your
sweet universe.
As you can see, I am having fun playing around with all the free photography apps I can get for my new iPod. This is my absolute favourite thing right now, this fantastically tiny device which can do everything my computer can do and more, while fitting nicely in my pocket. Hubby has an iPad, which he thinks is the best gadget ever, but I would like to see him try to fit it in his pocket!
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