Laughter maker

I wait

hand across lips

to stem my laughter 

whispering 

to an immovable monolith

stood rooted on an incline

yet - somehow

a historic reminder of a leather

bound index

features clear, eyes dear

 lips ajar as if saying,

'future tense,

present when can

  for-what-comes

next

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear EM
A lovely thought process here...a monolith doesn't move, but may remind you of something valuable in the past...now the present...but what about the future? that is the question...well time moves on, even though the monolith remains stable, you've juxtaposed the past, present and perhaps the future....in your ever clever mind! Always
and
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

Thank you so very much - how well you understand my thinking and feeling, Betty! Isn't it amazing how far and yet so near we've become!

Had a busy time with family today, now 20.38 but will be here later, things to do and all that right now. If you're not online, will leave you a hello, etc. Hope and pray that life is good and happy for you, my friend. :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Em
I think we understand each other pretty well! All is good but past midnight so sweet dreams my friend🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[Billy]

A really unique and interesting blend of imagery and metaphor here, Emma! There is an air of tension between stability and change, as represented by the monolith and the speaker's anticipation of what might come next. The weight of knowledge and experience, as symbolised by the leather-bound index, is a heavy influence on the present and future. As always you express clear attention to detail and imagery and the structure is also very interesting, with a blend of short and long sentences creating a sense of flow and pause.

[emmajoygreen]

What a fine review, thank you so very much. Will reciprocate later this evening, Billy.

[Soren]

My first thought was the monolith in the movie 2001 space odyssey then I thought of the old tower of computers that replaced leather bound indexes but I am sure that the metaphor goes far deeper and represents how that past is known but the future is not so what this is in this poem is not know either. A lovely write

[emmajoygreen]

Nothing is know before something appears and many times, especially these days when so many want to put their fingers in the apple pie, life is pick and mix for much of the time! Best think.opine then hide in your own world for a world!

[emmajoygreen]

Forgive, I didn't thank you very much for your visit and thoughts. :)

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow Emma this write does leave the mind wondering, what's next.
Thank you for sharing, lol.

[emmajoygreen]

Hope you've recovered from my over-wording, Mauricio!!! Take care of yourself, please.

[Vol]

Emma,
I don't know why, but your image makes me want to imagine the incline as a sandy bluff overlooking the sea, been there so long time itself is twisted.
Vol

[emmajoygreen]

Vol, your thoughts are as imaginative as your poetry.. but then, the mind can do and does both twist and favour Many thank yous. :)

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

We came, we saw, did we conquer?
Floating through each scene left me breathless and wondering.
What now?
This is intriguing Emma…

[emmajoygreen]

Intrigue is a free gift! Many thanks for visiting, reviewig and sparing time, my friend. :)

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

You’re welcome

[Poetic Beauty]

This makes me think of a historic ruin that is left standing alone so it looks out of place and slightly comical because of its surroundings. I enjoyed the description of the clear features and mouth slightly ajar

[emmajoygreen]

Thank you so much, your interpretation is rather interesting.. like it! Yes, could be.

[Poetic Beauty]

I’m glad you liked my way of seeing this. Always interesting to see others thoughts on what they read

[LisaCarol]

The ending of this piece is wonderfully perplexing. Another lovely piece of writing.

[emmajoygreen]

You always leave the kindest words, plus know that you're always so thoughtful. That's truly appreciated, LisaCarol. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... I would want to discover the if there is Water anywhere... before exploring over the Mountain... perhaps greenery and trees might be an encouraging sign of possible adventures beyond. gently, Pat

[emmajoygreen]

Greenery and trees can indeed lead to adventures, dear friend. They air the sky and keep ready the light.. far better than multi-storey car parks

[Amanda Reynolds]

I know this poem probably has some deeper meanings but what I enjoyed about it was the feeling it gave me when holding on to a moment that brought boundless joy and waiting on it-

[emmajoygreen]

Amanda. please forgive my belated thank yous for your kindness - I plain honestly forgot it. So hope that boundless joy didn't pour down the plug. Hug.