Sunday, February 6, 2011

Super domes


Cathedral of the new age,
the stage of sport and pop bands,
the billion dollar outrage:
these bubbles in the heartlands —

What temples, mosques, or churches
have funny hats and badges
like ones seen from their perches? —
of "pigskin" pilgrims' hajjes.



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placed in Poets United Poetry Pantry #28


7 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Ah, yes! The sports arenas. They do inspire awe, don't they?

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  2. Paul Andrew RussellFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    A very apt day to be linking to this, Philip. Super domes and Super bowls.

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  3. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    "these bubbles in the heartlands".......well said! Enjoyed this read very much:)

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  4. Brother OllieFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    This poem reveals a truth. Well done.

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  5. Rachel HoytFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Badges / Hajjes... WOW. Very cool poem. Those super domes are definitely symbolic of who we are, for better or worse.

    My Poetry Pantry poems: The Likido Diet, Mood Rings of the Future, and Smiley Sociology Study #3 – Time Travel (a link exchange / writing prompt).

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    the imagery is divine.
    colorful and powerful piece.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Welcome Join Jingle Poetry Potluck week 21,
    Feel free to share 1 to 3 old poems or random poems, cheers.

    Love your talent demonstrated here,
    Hope to see you share.
    xxx

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