Thursday, May 15, 2014

To the Tens



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To the Tens

“Science never solves a problem without
creating ten more.”--George Bernard Shaw.

A flower will still bloom,
even amid thorns;

smile.

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Wood fences will rot, but
barbed wire

rusts.

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Totem thunderbirds have
large fierce

eyes.

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We have the Higgs Boson,
particle

proof.

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Love those odd places where line
and texture

meet.

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Many plows have become
just yard art;

truth.

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A carved pumpkin gets
respect just

once.

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Ivy can tether those
behemoths

snug.

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Sunflowers mid-morning
are yawning

still.

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Old rocking chairs can make
flower pot

stands.

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Dying the year I was 
born, still we’re

one.

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God appears in the heart
of morning

mist.


Glenn Buttkus

Posted over on dVerse Poets MTB

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26 comments:

  1. ClaudiaMay 15, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    i like that all fences rot or rust in the end... breaking down barriers... and the one with the flower still blooming amidst thorns...another fa is the texture one...really cool job with the form... very well done...

    p.s. the pub is already open - we get a bit confused with the time...ha... i tagged you in

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  2. Brian MillerMay 15, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    ha. gets respect just once...never thought about pumpkins that way...the god in the morning myst is cool too...nice job on the form g

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  3. VictoriaMay 15, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    These are so good, Glenn. The one about the yard art really spoke to me of the fading of things seemingly so important to us.

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  4. Cressida de NovaMay 15, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    These are all good. I liked the carved pumpkin one best as well:)

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  5. brudbergMay 15, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    The carved pumpkin and the fences talked most to me.. but I liked the spirituality of the last on.. there is something quite spectacular about morning mist.

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  6. GabriellaMay 15, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Great series, Glenn! I like that about the wood fence too, the carved pumpkin and the last one.

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  7. vivinfranceMay 15, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    You have surely cracked this form, Glen. My favourite is the sunflower one.

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  8. AnonymousMay 15, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    I kept going back to the one where lines and texture meets. That one set off a fire in my gut somehow. All beautiful!

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  9. AnonymousMay 15, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Great job, Glenn! Totem poles - it had to be you that included these in a poem! :)

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  10. ScarletMay 15, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I marvel at each offering, distinct & well contained ~ You are just succinct with short forms Glenn ~ I specially adore sunflowers & morning mist (as it was here too) ~

    Grace

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  11. AnonymousMay 15, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Your voice is powerful and your words are breath-taking. :)


    wow!!! I love your poem.

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  12. WolfsrosebudMay 15, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    all so cool, but I really liked the pumpkin one

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  13. MaryMay 15, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    I like your collection, Glenn. Amazing, isn't it, how flowers bloom despite their surroundings. And yes...each kind of fence has its issues. A perfect solution is non-existent. And yard art? Ha, I could contribute some things. You owned this form, Glenn. Kudos.

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  14. AnonymousMay 15, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    many good ones here Glen, simple statements full of meaning, the last one a powerful ending

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  15. TruedessaMay 15, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Wow these were all great, the first one reminded me of a rose full of beauty amid thorns. Those sunflowers
    must be waiting for the sun.

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  16. Kathy ReedMay 15, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Nice group and I like them all...the dying one stands out to me, though. Can tell you had fun here....they can send a whopper of a message or a subtle one with so few words!

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  17. lynndianeMay 15, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    You've displayed your versatility in writing these, Glenn...impressive tiluses!

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  18. avalonMay 15, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    replaced fence yesterday
    had rotted
    new


    actually, I'm opting for tili :-)

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  19. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 16, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    I like them all very much, particularly the last.

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  20. Marina SofiaMay 16, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Quietly observed, with a little tinge of sarcasm (not sure my husband will appreciate the Higgs Boson one - or will he be flattered?). I like the pumpkin, the fence and the plows becoming art. Time flies...

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  21. kelvin s.m.May 16, 2014 at 2:46 AM

    Glenn, sir... thank you for your takes on this form, Tilus. I truly appreciate it. The last tilus is perfect---I wish I'd written that! Smiles.

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  22. Sumana RoyMay 16, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    little gems...all of them...and the
    fence tilus is awesome...

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  23. AnonymousMay 16, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    oooo, Glenn - what texture and variety - loved the barbed wire and the sunflowers and of course the final, god in the mist - wonderful! K

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  24. AnonymousMay 16, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    all that has iron eventually rusts, alas I suppose that's true.

    these were just packed with power Glenn

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  25. AbhraMay 17, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Glen, I think this is contrary to your style and yet you handled it so well, smiles - great micro thoughts.

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  26. Ostensible TruthMay 19, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    "Wood fences will rot, but
    barbed wire

    rusts." particularly caught me here - highlights how everything is susceptible to time, and nothing is beyond degradation.

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