pre dawn shine
the big bright supermoon
through the brickwork
shadows of covid faded
to silent blanket of sky
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flattening curved statistics
songs for handwashing
measured to seconds
guessing the colour
of lips fashioned
behind masked safety
© gillena cox 2020
Poets and Storytellers United
Weekly Scriblings #18: Art (and turmoil, it seems) Begets Art
Prompted " to birth new poetry or prose inspired by Pandemic Street Art from around the world"
[gif created in PicsArt background photo © gillena cox]
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Something i had not done in a very long time, i did recently as a #Whats App #family fun #origami challenge #days of covid
(Computer woes unsolved, still posting from my mobile phone)
All very apt.
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I like the ‘shadows of covid faded to silent blanket of sky’, Gillena, and the idea of ‘guessing the colour of lips’.
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Well in a few months time we will probably start to forget all the strangeness of having this virus ruling our lives and crippling the economy for so many. Sadly though there will be others who will still be in mourning for their loved ones.
ReplyDeleteYes that will be one of the bad tastes in the aftermath.Thanks for dropping by Robin
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If only the old saying that 'the eyes say it all' were true. So much expression lost behind the mask.
ReplyDeleteThose eyes are seeking the days beyond covid i guess. Thanks for dropping by Ron
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I especially love; "guessing the colour of lips fashioned behind masked safety." Stay safe, Gillena!💝
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You know, I never really thought about what lips looked like behind a mask, but now I can't keep from thinking about them! A wonder-filled Wednesday to you, Gillena!
ReplyDelete☺💄i am so vain i still put on lipstick before putting on my mask ... happy you dropped by MMT
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The last stanza captures so many feelings, Gillena. There are so many things that will become the norm, I think, at least for a while: not hugging, not shaking hands, not seeing the mouths/smiles of strangers.
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Thanks for your appreciation Magaly
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One of your very best!!!!
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I love the "guessing the colour of lips" It makes them feel even more desirable.
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I love your little poetic glimpses, Gillena. Always hopeful.
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i love this elegant piece. so lovely and so hope-giving. thanks Gillena.
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Hamokine Poet
Hamokine, thanks for your appreciation.
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Lips are Red
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Teeth are sharp
We had a very large bright full Super-Flower moon, it will still be here tonight. It was soo bright, brighter than twilight.
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Yes i had both the early morning big bright view and later in rhe night the smokey cloud covered view
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Oh yes, who can look at that beautiful moon and think pandemic.
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