two cappuccinos
one with sugar
bayside pillow talk
written on the inner
of a dappled envelope
cinnamon of pull-apart
parading through the purple
wysteria in bloom
beneath a myriad of moons
the captain
of the recommissioned
origami boat
is folding your rsvp
into quarters
the cover band man
sings
two out of three
ain’t bad
one cappuccino
to go
“La cuenta, por favor.”
June 26, 2009 at 11:12 pm |
The Facebook snippet. I rather like their interpretation.
two cappuccinosone with sugarbayside pillow talkwritten on the innerof a dappled envelopecinnamon of pull-apartparading through the purplewysteria in bloombeneath.
June 27, 2009 at 6:33 am |
No esta nada mal
Good, you came back, and wrote a poem in your blog.
I liked that, I invite capuccionos for you all.
June 27, 2009 at 12:31 pm |
That is superb Brad. That is my favourite pome of yours by a long way. All that thinking has produced rich reward. I must try that sometime. This is a stunningly brilliant poem. Acoustically, visually, the meaning there but dressed so beautifully in careful imagery which highlights and extends the thought. And wrapped up in two becoming one, respect for structure while experimenting with it. Everything, Bravo!!!!!
June 28, 2009 at 7:28 am |
This is so well structured and gentle. Wonderful writing. :)
June 28, 2009 at 2:53 pm |
A capp, but not too much foam….Nice
June 29, 2009 at 2:11 pm |
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June 30, 2009 at 3:12 am |
the paper boat and folding the rsvp into quarters, 2 outta 3 aint bad, la cuenta
a delicate and hearty mix, scented with cinnamon, warmed with capuccino, just
one more to go please
June 30, 2009 at 9:16 am |
was this real? I think that is what makes a good poem good… when reality, with it’s bizarre twists, tickles the mind to thinking that bit more about what it’s reading. Love it Brad.
July 1, 2009 at 2:11 am |
just add me to the list – this is wonderful, rhythms and all.
July 7, 2009 at 4:22 am |
I’m a fan of any poem that includes a reference to pop icon Meatloaf (cover band or not).
July 8, 2009 at 6:48 am |
Very good! Check, please :)
July 14, 2009 at 10:44 pm |
Dude, thank you for sharing your precious gift. This is exquisite.
July 20, 2009 at 12:40 pm |
I like this poem a lot.
“the cover band man sings…” that verse sings itself. The speech marks at the end distracted me though. Maybe italics?