These random pictures...blocks

The word "blocks," when used in a poem, conveys many different images imparted to the reader. I've used the word blocks as a recurring theme in my writes. The image each reader derives is correct.

I’ve arrived at pictures in these books

That made me look behind

At all of the snapshots glowing

In the passing of such cluttered times.

The rhymes?...Ha! Shattered images

Of all of the words it takes to twist

The mental marbles into

Squared-off pictures,

Framed and labeled,

Costly replicas of ones I’d always

Held before, the ones I used to keep.

 

If asked, I’ll tell the quizzical

What is possible or not

When the nascent questions hibernate and

Never wake.

The past is fake…approach the lake

And toss a million pebbles to make

Amends for all the dreams that perished in

Scant showers of the edgy gravel…

 Now just bitter, barren rocks.

Toys of imagination…shaping sketches,

Schematics illustrate city hopes,

Replete with visions

Of sharpened blocks.

 

dan © 2015

Music: "Reflektor" by Arcade Fire

Author's Note

Reviews

[Not here]

this was a great idea for a poem. how do you get ideas normally for your work? just wondering

[dan]

david, thank you. as far as where my ideas come from it really depends on my feeling at the time, whether to write something straightforward or go for something experimental and complicated. A few times I saw something on TV and it developed into a fresh idea, on which I pounced. And you should talk! The ideas in your writes are very original and good. take care...dan

[Not here]

that's neat. and thanks. i dont know where i get mine. from my everyday life normally.

[TM]

I enjoyed this. Very original

[dan]

Thanks so much. Your kind words made my evening. I'm so glad you liked it and let me know that you did. It means a lot. take care...

[Aphy!]

Love the simplicity and the flow of the words!
Effortless
Beautiful
Great one Dan

Aphy

[dan]

Aphy, Thanks so much for your take on this write. I appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback. take care...dan

[Philip Muls]

Powerful use of words Dan. 'When the nascent questions hibernate and Never wake.' Beautiful.

To me it has an authenticity that only can come from real pain and experience.

Take care.

[dan]

I use blocks as a recurring theme, with the meaning being obstacles to our lives that must be dealt with, disposed of. Or we may allow them to stop us in our tracks. Thank you so much for your take on the words and the meaning you derived...all meanings are correct, after all. take care...dan

[Calamityofgin]

Dan this was written quite well..a marvelous cadence of er now and then rhyme falling into the next line..
Meaning chrystal and poignant.
And beautiful sharp images through metaphor.
Enjoyed very much.

Love and wishes for some fantasic structure in thought
and world.

Calamity of Jennifer

[dan]

CofJ, Thank you so much for the detailed review, so much more meaningful than, "Hey, nice write!" Your review pretty closely dovetails with the meaning I intended, thank you for that! take care...dan

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i really like the way used water, snapshots of life...and how most visions seem to go backward rather than forward...

we need more looking ahead...

a thoughtful write, Dan.

j.

[dan]

jacob, Thanks so much. I've been unable to write for quite awhile due to circumstances. I really like your read on this piece...like anyone else's view, it's totally on point. Thanks again. take care...dan