Sunday 19 January 2014

instrumental wash up

Musician in the Rain by Robert Doisneau 
I will not play for a few trinkets
you may pull your cap and turn your back
I will not curl my toes
and bend backwards for a few coins

I carry that umbrella to lift up my spirits
yet my instrument nests under it
how can I neglect the fact that
I can still conjure up a few tricks

"that deep sigh-
what does it convey?
some arrested thoughts in the midst of nothing"

25 comments:

  1. This poem perfectly interprets the charming photo........loved it.

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  2. Great combination of the prompts here!

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  3. The description in this is so poetic.

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  4. Love how you interpreted the photo!

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  5. Then I shall offer so much more than a mere trinket, just to hear you play!

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  6. Paris is beautiful even on a rainy day. I like to think the deep sigh expels all the negative thoughts, having done so the sun will surely shine again. Thought provoking interpretation in your piece.

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  7. The last line feels existential. I love it.

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  8. charming and fun! Have a happy day!

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  9. its curious to me how we somehow just KNOW its paris. why must this photo be of paris?

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  10. the picture and the poem complement each other..love the
    description.. :)

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  11. Great interpretation of the picture or vice versa, chicken or egg?

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  12. I love using the umbrella for uplifting the soul!

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  13. We are all buskers in some way or another...

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  14. Lovely work here - Guatami - especially liked:

    "how can I neglect the fact that
    I can still conjure up a few tricks..."

    With Best wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com

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  15. Love the mood you captured here. Well done.

    =)

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  16. Great opening...you certainly found the right voice for the image

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  17. I like the attitude in this poem.

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  18. Such a tormented spirit as often artists are. Beautifully captured.

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  19. Sweet as! I'd love to be a musical conjurer!

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  20. Unbowed and unrepetent, aware of the magic of the music... lovely interpretation of the picture!

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  21. Your words definitely brought that image to life.

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  22. Love the life in your words, very befitting of this Magpie prompt!

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