Friday, June 10, 2011

Pocket Riders


Image by Glenn Buttkus

Pocket Riders

A moss agate worry stone,
a green rough cut crystal
from Sodona, and two tiny
sea shells from Florida lie
in a beauteous pile on
the oaken corner of my
downstairs desk, and one
at a time, or sometimes in pairs
they jump into my jeans,
hitching a ride, joining me joyfully
on one of my daily adventures.

Glenn Buttkus

June 2011

Listed as #35 over on Magpie Tales 35


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14 comments:

  1. Tess KincaidJune 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Ah. We are kindred spirits, my friend. Beautiful poem. x

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  2. Paul BauckJune 11, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    My problem is when the pocket riders overwhelm my belt. It's not a pretty sight!
    Keep the poetry coming.
    Paul

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  3. Rob KistnerJune 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    pocket totems - very cool... love Sedona, visit there with the wife from time to time, she has been an invited artist exhibiting in their October Art Festival -- we have red rocks we've brought back from that enchanted valley...

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  4. Brigid O'ConnorJune 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Such a lovely poem, I love that green stone. What a nice image of the seashells on tour

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  5. Laurie KolpJune 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Aww... how fun!

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  6. ElaineJune 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Pocket riders...never thought of them in that way. Love it!

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  7. Kristen HaskellJune 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I absolutely love this Glenn.

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  8. Tess KincaidJune 13, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    This poem inspired my Magpie prompt this week, Glenn. But you already knew that. x

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  9. Ann GrenierJune 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    What a sweet poem and a nice idea.

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  10. Jenne' R. Andrews June 14, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I loved this-- check mine out-- I love your playfulness, the fact that you let yourself write freely. xxxj

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  11. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Beautiful image my favorite is the crystal. This is a charming cute poem =)

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  12. Steve IsaakJune 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Solid piece.

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  13. hyperCRYPTICalJune 16, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Thi is lovely, friends in your pocket hitching a ride.

    Anna :o]

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  14. chiccorealJune 18, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Dear Glenn: Definitely love your cadence patina and textural comforting relief. Yes we are kindred spirits as my balcony can attest to these pocketed things find a home and occasionally are "joining me joyfully" on the journey to wherever.

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