Hello All. The prompt today was “begin by reading Bernadette Mayer’s poem “The Lobelias of Fear.” Now write your own poem titled “The ________ of ________,” where the first blank is a very particular kind of plant or animal, and the second blank is an abstract noun. The poem should contain at least one simile that plays on double meanings or otherwise doesn’t quite make “sense,” and describe things or beings from very different times or places as co-existing in the same space.”
The Crabapples of Logistics Sent to the trucks parked like sardines, empty parking lot all to myself. Mechanical day in an industrial city, black tarmac underfoot cloud ceiling overhead. Fifty three feet of trailer tunnel to reach tall double locked doors, backed up into a tree lined wayside. Contemplating life choices that led me to wrestling with tractor trailer latches, the doors swing open knocking into the trees and showering me with pink spring flowers. Climbing into the grey metal box, I’m smiling in my wash of blossoms
Good contrasting images. I like the wash of blossoms!
Thank you Chris.
A. As long as I am trying to keep up with the challenge, you are not likely to be the last one on any given day.
B. I liked your poem, especially the fact that it included references to modern work. Relatable, as my kids say.
Thanks for sharing.