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in the flock of geese
escher did not draw
each bird is a part
of the profile
of a larger bird flock
that shifts shape of geese
as it unwinds
along the horizon
like a ribbon
a wedge driven
into the setting sun
the last three birds
a series of periods
trailing a sentence
an aerial ellipsis
something left unsaid
to be continued
in the blue print of a sky
far greater in design
than ever even escher
had in mind
This poem first appeared in NJ Audubon.
Used here with the author's permision.
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John Smith is a retired high school English teacher in New Jersey whose work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. The author of two books, Even That Indigo and All My Ghosts Are Here, John's poem, "Lived Like a Saint" was set to music by composer Tina Davidson for the choral work, Listening to the Earth. Another poem, "Birding," was commissioned by New Jersey Audubon for their centennial. In addition to writing poetry, John enjoys cooking, gardening, and keeping an eye on the birds.
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It's one of those "gee, wish I would have thought of that" amazing poems;
great work John, I loved it! Judy
Posted 10/13/2011 09:50 PM
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Jo:
A meditation--within the flight of geese. What an extraordinary poem.
Posted 10/13/2011 06:26 PM
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DorcasX:
You are certainly in touch with an understanding of nature, far beyond a mundane description. Thank you. A spiritual rendering of an instinctual flock's flight.
Posted 10/13/2011 05:27 PM
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ghctenmile@earthlink.net:
Nicely nicely done.
Posted 10/13/2011 02:10 PM
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trailpny:
Really, really cool. This poem is perfectly constructed.
Posted 10/13/2011 10:28 AM
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jeanie:
this poem has lovely sounds and now that i can see the ending (thanks, marilyn) i understand the beginning
Posted 10/13/2011 10:09 AM
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Glen Sorestad:
"a wedge driven" -- perfectly positioned!
Way to go, John.
Posted 10/13/2011 09:12 AM
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jeanie:
breathtaking, beautiful poem
Posted 10/13/2011 08:23 AM
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Eiken:
John,
I have lived in the Netherlands for many years and love Escher's work. This poem is wonderful, I am sure Escher would have been proud to read it and the layout is outstanding. I paint as well as write and I have done some "Escher" style work. Máire (Irish).
Posted 10/13/2011 05:45 AM
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