Sunday, January 16, 2011

Heidi


    


What to make of this zigzag world,
North Carolina-raised girl,
now living in Liepzig
noshing on figs?

No wonder you've crossed eyes
to all the bad news that belies
this world-wide affection
for your heart-melting imperfection.


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photo by Sebastian Willnow/AP, from Cross-eyed opossum is huge on Facebook
placed in Poets United Pantry #25


10 comments:

  1. anthonynorthJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Soul searching words, nicely done.

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  2. Eileen T O'Neill .....January 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Philip,

    This was a delightful read. Nice to find words so well written about a beautiful imperfection!

    Best wishes, Eileen

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  3. Dulçe ♥January 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Loved it- especially the second stanza... so meaningful...
    heart-melting imperfection- great!

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  4. Kodjo DeynooJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I relate, am so far from where I started in live, crossing contents

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  5. The Square CornerJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Short and simple. The poetry I like best. Good job.

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  6. signed...bkmJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    How fun is this...the photo a treasure in itself and your words give it such life...bkm

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Thank God figs flush the ills..

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  8. madhumakhiJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    "heart-melting imperfection" Delightful poetry.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    love the photo.
    elegant piece.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    welcome sharing your poems with our poetry potluck today..


    you got talent, keep it up.

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