some words apprehend the next
without millstone or rack to ruminate
– consecutives in easy lines
along folds, pressed together
like sheaves – snatches of hymnal
associations we keep dry
between pages, on knitted brows
songs sparked from campfire
prayers beside the shrine
gathered here today
A late assemblage of 44 words with Lillian for her quadrille prompt: Shall we Gather
And so am also free-ranging in the Imaginary Garden’s Tuesday Platform
Such exquisite imagery in this one, Laura!💜 I love “snatches of hymnal associations we keep dry between pages.” Happy Tuesday!💜
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many thanks Sanaa – glad the garden was open for this late quadrille
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Ah, what treasured words, those.
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I treasure yours Rosemary
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“pressed together
like sheaves – snatches of hymnal
associations we keep dry
between pages, on knitted brows”
Loving the reference to the solid hymns so many of sung for so many years….
Gathered together indeed.
Well done!
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the first association when I saw your prompt Lilian – bringing in the sheaves!
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Love your images here.
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thank you Mary
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The opening lines really struck me…some words apprehend the next
without millstone or rack to ruminate
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and what a relief when they readily gather together – appreciate your appreciation Robert
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I love the gathered around the shrine. This kind of reminded me of some country funerals I have attended.
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I like that association!
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OH! I LOVE this:
like sheaves – snatches of hymnal
associations we keep dry
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Oh thank you De – your enthusiasm is catching
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Nice phrase: “songs sparked from campfire
prayers”
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thanks Frank – one of the less easy lines that came to mind
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I love to gather words of such quality… the images describing them are great.
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very nice comment Bjorn – many thanks
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I love the imagery in this poem. And as I read I thought of hymns from yesteryear
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indeed – am glad you could hear what I could
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Beautiful words worth the preserve
Much🌼love
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thank you Gillena
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I love this Laura!
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thank you for the love 😉
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It’s got an old world, old time feel; an inheritance of spiritual sustenance..
and I like the artwork.
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you are describing me! many thanks
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Your poem shows the composition of a poem. Very nice.
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very nice way of putting it – thank you
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Oh those first two lines captured my attention. A wonderful write strengthening the very message of your poem.
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marvellous feedback Mish – ❤
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Love this post Laura.
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thank you!
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You’re welcome
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