Memory of Southern Still Life
Open the window
In floats the heavy sweet scent
Of magnolia and jasmine
The memory scraps
A part of the montage
That was my first life
Ample and flawed
Demons like insects
Trapped in amber
Chiseled in granite
“Still Life”
My domain was bracketed
By the whistle from the train
Lonely sound
Heard each evening
Just about sunset
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Lovely….you took me “there”
This is beautiful, Annell. Especially evocative is the train whistle around sunset.
I enjoyed the lovely images you shared here, Annell!
Lovely wordle… I especially like the last five lines.
Lovely imagery all through this, that suited most of the senses. The smells, the sights and sounds. Really lovely use of the wordle words.
Nicely done — great use of the words.
I was on that train!…lovely use of wordles….lots of fabulous imagery….
Oh I really like how you set this up for that train whistle at the end. One of my favorites, Annell,
Elizabeth
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Annell, I love how you conclude this poem. I love the sound of trains, while they do remind me of lonesomeness, I simply love how they sound off in the distance.
Pamela
I remember neighborhoods where the railroad was a dominate feature. Passing through them while on a vacation train…so many reminding me of ghost towns – especially at night. I wondered if the whistle or the rattle of their homes woke those that remained after so many years….
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Your comment is lovely! Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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This wordle flows so naturally!!! Well done Annell!!!
I enjoy the juxtaposition that lies in this sentence:
“A part of the montage
That was my first life
Ample and flawed”
Very nice!!
I felt some nostalgia in your piece, Annell. The train imagery is lovely, and the read engaging. Glad you are among us again this week. 🙂
I have been very busy lately, but I love the wordle. Thanks. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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Perfect ending.
Beautiful, wonderful, I know that train whistle “just about sunset.”
For some reason I couldn’t get to your site. But thanks for the comment. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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Oh, I love this one. I tried to pick a favourite part, reread the whole and love the whole.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
annell@taosnet.com http://www.annelllivingston.com http://www.somethingsithinkabout-annell-annell.blogspot.com https://annellannell.wordpress.com
Maybe there is something a little stuck..lingering and heavy like jasmine..even though the train slides by everyday at sunset..but maybe you got on that train too..Jae
That’s it, ride that train. Go to places unknown. Thanks for your comment. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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