Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Getting Our Words Out (Poem)

Getting Our Words Out

We cross lines,
post words for the world
to see, fight
for cleared space
to share our bits and pieces
of both dark and light.

© 2011 Maureen E. Doallas

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This poem is inspired by Anna Lee Keefer's digital photograph "fallen on 21st street"  at pixelatures (go here and scroll down to see the 11th image.)

Written in Shadorma form, the poem comprises six lines in 3-5-3-3-7-5 syllables, respectively.

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I offer this poem for the One Shot Wednesday event at One Stop Poetry, which each week invites poets to share, read, and comment on each other's work. Be sure to visit the site late Tuesday afternoon and every Wednesday for the many contributors' poems.
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22 comments:

  1. Louise GallagherMay 3, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    You poem is so beautifully fitting for how I feel today.

    Thank you!

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  2. S. EtoleMay 3, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    that first line carries many meanings ...

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  3. Elizabeth YoungMay 3, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Wow, this just about sums it all up Maureen! Short, brilliant write.

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  4. LeslieMay 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    "to share our bits and pieces
    of both dark and light."

    yes. hoping someone will be there, perhaps, to pick up the pieces, or at least share the mess...

    i love your poem.

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  5. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    The struggle to be heard is probably the second most important action a human partakes in. (The first being the struggle to survive.) Excellent description of this conflict. :D

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  6. hedgewitchMay 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Those pictures were just astonishing, so full of layers. Your shadorma is a meticulous reflection of the frayed and splayed images of words, barely legible, yet so important to someone that they once made them tangible, needed to put them up to be seen. Excellent form, and excellent writing. And thanks for the link.

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  7. dustusMay 3, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Wonderful use of Shadorma form. You had me at the first "crossed" line. Prompted me to think of the remainder of the poem as art in many cases acting as a platform for opposing views, that while shared through a spectrum of light and dark, may not always agree in tone.

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  8. GlynnMay 3, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    It's a cool photo - but I really like the poem.

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  9. Ben LanghinrichsMay 3, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Short and to the point. Nicely done.

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  10. ayalaMay 3, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    short but perfect!

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  11. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I'm not sure I'm in the fight. I just give them flight.

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  12. FinallyMay 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Your poem is beautiful in its brevity and true. Great poem for OSW!

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  13. The PoetMay 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    How right you are!
    Loved this. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Duane ScottMay 4, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Even I, the antipoemest, enjoyed this poem. :)

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  15. violetMay 4, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    The words "fight for cleared space" feel true. This digital world is cluttered and very wordy. Your poem alerts me to the need to fight for cleared space in my head - to attend to the bits and pieces that can enhance my life (like this little gem).

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  16. wandererMay 4, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    small words yet so powerful :)

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  17. Vinay Leo R.May 4, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Crossing lines through writing. Yes, very much so... An expressive Shadorma! :)

    My One Shot Poem

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  18. RuthMay 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    What would light be without the dark?

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  19. PadmavaniMay 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Not too many words needed to say it like it is :) Loved it Maureen!
    Cheers
    Padmavani

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  20. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Wonderful! Being so compressedly brief is hard for me, so I really admire your ability here. Clearing space on the page, in the waves of text of others and planting your letters. Awesome!

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  21. SheilaMay 4, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    love the Shadorma form and you used it well here. words about words, excellent one shot.

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  22. annell4May 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    This works for the visual artist, too. Seeking "cleared space, to share our bits and pieces of both dark and light". You speak for me.

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