Saturday, August 12, 2017

Be aware of the clue-bearing Magi signs

                                                                                             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

22 comments:

  1. Hope you have nice Lionsgate time, Hank!

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  2. A nicely crafted poem and really liked your closing couplet. Most enjoyable.

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  3. Should we beware or be aware of Magi signs of the Zodiac? Now you have me thinking .....

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  4. A very intriguing quote you wrote your poem to....and I loved the ending!

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  5. Wonderful, Hank. Very intriguing, the Magi - magician of ancient times. Cool.

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  6. Love the quote. That tickle of what needs to be written sometimes long before the words come. Well done.

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  7. I think the magi may know more than we think. I guess the question begs, is the magi good or evil?

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  8. the magi...wise men. I hope they appreciate the wonderful couplet at the end of this incredible poem.

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  9. Great mind play - especially in a poem dealing with the mind.

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  10. You certainly handle the words well Hank

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  11. The mind works in an amazing way!

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  12. Great job with the rhyme in this ... and another wise and wonderful close.

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  13. The mind can make you believe if you really want it to.

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  14. Our brain works in mysterious ways :) Brilliant write, Hank!

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  15. This was truly excellent Hank.

    Yvonne.

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