Author: anon
Image: Such a relief (here)
turtle neck shell hidden threshold no
spin fiddle amidst noise vinyl design
feeling free is a privilege
akin to a turtle neck out of its shell
stiff but out in the open
hidden not by choice
on the threshold of discovery
why?
this is no spin to fiddle
amidst all the noise the past week
lying on the cold vinyl sheet
wondering their designs
on my captivity
why?
why am I released?
Hank is a single father turning 78 years in August
with 3 grown-up gainfully employed children with
5 grandees. Hank's loving spouse, Shadah passed
on 5 years ago after 46 years of blissful marriage.
Hank has a penchant for sketching and drawings.
Brenda's Sunday Whirl Wordle #542
Carrie's Sunday Muse #200
Yes, I see freedom in that image too! So glad you joined us for the 200th Muse Hank!
ReplyDeleteThat vivid turtle image, with the stiff posture, worked with the sense of unease in that last stanza. This is a poem that unnerves.
ReplyDeleteHank, thank you for sharing! Your writing style had me convinced you were a man decades younger … as always you do a great job combining challenges.
ReplyDeleteFreedom is something to be grateful for as so many do not have it. Always, wonderful to read your thoughts. Saddened to learn of your wife's passing.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, it might be nice to have a shell to hide in when the world gets to crazy out there. sigh...
peace and calmness Hank
I had no idea you were that age - I thought mid-life at best. May you share your words with us for many more years.
ReplyDeleteHank, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I didnt know she had passed. Yes, this is a tough week, especially for we older folk who have seen so much history and cant believe this is happening again. Stay safe and well, Hank.
ReplyDelete"feeling free is a privilege / akin to a turtle neck out of its shell"
ReplyDeleteNice!
I'm ten years ahead of you, so you've many poems to write and etchings to sketch! Nice to learn a bit about you, Hank!
ReplyDeleteHank, after reading your poem, it's true, freedom and captivity can pivot in a moment. Good to know more about you, and may I offer my condolences on your wife's passing.
ReplyDeleteGot caught by your poem, and then:
ReplyDeletewhy?
why am I released?"
I'm so sorry to hear your wife has died. Such a long marriage.