You wonder
if you’ll know?
When the hidden
is revealed
will you hear the crash
or the beat of wings?
At the consult
after an MRI
when your specialist
starts by saying
now this looks interesting
Or a meeting with your boss
and that term you can’t forget
through no fault of yours
Or maybe that forever relationship
gets complicated
when the inside out clothes
on the stairs
next to hers
aren’t yours
When the universe flips
and everything goes opposite
you’ll know
~ J. D. Mackenzie
(inspired by napowrimo #4 outside in or inside out)
Hi, J.D. I look forward to following your blog during April. And I invite you to read my poems at www.gregoconnell.com (Find NaPoWriMo 2010 in the top menu bar) - Greg =)
ReplyDeleteAll those phrases you've put in italics gave my stomach the flip flops. Great poem! -Marie
ReplyDeleteJ.D. this is phenomenal! The line "when the inside out clothes" adds a second layer to the prompt #4 and I agree with Marie that the phrases in italics have major impact. Great work! - Alejandra
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