Sun Rises (Blogophilia 5.5)
Sun rises
High in the sky
Gorgeous day
A new day,
Modern Modonna
Takes her lover.
SheTakes it to the
Limit, pauses
Twists around
Encompassing view
Breath taken away.
Spent
Like the blossoms
around them.
Already in seed.
In Honor of Al Jaffee
The image below is probably the most politically incorrect graphic the great comic artist Al Jaffee ever produced. Originally published in a special issue of MAD magazine in 1971, it brought protests for its seeming disrespectful tone. It even launched a brief FBI investigation into possible political subversion. So, why am I bringing it up? 2 reasons. First, Mr. Jaffee just celebrated his 95th birthday. Second, In all of the turmoil of the Election, it is important that the pledge be for all people. Not just the moneyed elite. More importantly, to weed out infection the poisons of bigotry by all people need to be aired. Burying thoughts and ideas through euphemisms and language discussion allow the opinions to fester. The quote "Just because you silence a man does not mean you convert him" very much applies. Donald Trump has made efforts to silence his critics. His critics have made a double effort to silence. him. And nothing gets done.
Beautiful poem Christopher.... Loving the imagery here, just exquisite!
ReplyDeleteThank you. When I was looking at the video, the sun imagery just popped out.
Deleteok I was going to say the same about the imagery - so that tells you that it's a beautiful word painting
ReplyDeleteSome great imagery - loved "Modern Modonna" especially.
ReplyDeleteTM
It was the first thing I thought of with the pic.
DeleteFantastic! I find it very interesting as to what inspires the poems I read each week. Well done Sir! 8 points Earthling! :)
ReplyDeleteMarvin
I read the poem and then watched the video. Brilliant take on the vid and your images convey so much more! Cool!
ReplyDeleteNissmech
here is your creamsicle - is that all you could say??
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFuP1Yfid9U&feature=fvst
sounds good - make me one too please
A change of pace from you, lovely! Sallon
ReplyDeleteLovely piece! kismet
ReplyDeleteI too looked at the video first Christopher ... I love choirs so much... then your words put the icing on that cake for me... lots of things to envisage when reading your wordage ... loved it.. loved the experience...
ReplyDeleteYour poem and the video were the perfect quiet moment I enjoyed this morning while drinking my cup of tea! Perfect being the best way to describe this week's post!
ReplyDeleteJoanie