Author: Begumrubina0786
Image: Present Day Astrologer (here)
“Why does the mind compose this
music well before the words occur?” ~ Jim Harrison
Is there an urgency to unravel the plot
Or perhaps to be prepared in case it gets hot
The mind moves fast in the blink of an eye
Waiting for the words to form at the lay-by
Be aware of the clue-bearing Magi signs
Sneaking in to tickle the inquisitive minds
Grab at its throat to ward off the blows
Then triumphantly walk away in the shadows
To duly acknowledge why the mind works
earlier before the words blurt out their quirks
Magi: an astrologer, sorcerer,
or magician of ancient times
Jilly's 28-day Prompts Day28 - the-magi
Mary's at PU's Poetry Pantry #366
Exactly! Brilliant, Hank!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this. Nice imagery
ReplyDeleteHope you have nice Lionsgate time, Hank!
ReplyDeleteA nicely crafted poem and really liked your closing couplet. Most enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading this!
ReplyDeleteShould we beware or be aware of Magi signs of the Zodiac? Now you have me thinking .....
ReplyDeleteA very intriguing quote you wrote your poem to....and I loved the ending!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Hank. Very intriguing, the Magi - magician of ancient times. Cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote. That tickle of what needs to be written sometimes long before the words come. Well done.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm......
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I think the magi may know more than we think. I guess the question begs, is the magi good or evil?
ReplyDeletethe magi...wise men. I hope they appreciate the wonderful couplet at the end of this incredible poem.
ReplyDeleteGreat mind play - especially in a poem dealing with the mind.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly handle the words well Hank
ReplyDeleteThe mind works in an amazing way!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the rhyme in this ... and another wise and wonderful close.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds urgent, ominous, yet assured.
ReplyDeleteLove the rhythm and rhyme...
ReplyDeleteThe mind can make you believe if you really want it to.
ReplyDeleteOur brain works in mysterious ways :) Brilliant write, Hank!
ReplyDeleteThis was truly excellent Hank.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
I love the Jim Harrison quote!
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