Contrived plans twisted in
knots of old notes,
Whys or wherefores
gathered and harvested.
Hide and seek places home
truths into turmoil,
Ducking and diving betwixt
and between lines.
Catch and toss above and
beyond reasonability,
Secretive collectives
huddle in whispering packs.
Stealth makes a new bolt
for the old front door,
Greed embraces a brace of
tattered worldly truths.
More is never satisfying
nor is it ever quite enough,
The venom seeps into the
longing and the wanting.
Hungry gossipmongers purge
littered village tattle,
Sneaky snakes watch from a
hide and seek perspective.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 16/07/2014
Poets United
Midweek Motif: ‘World Snake Day.’
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/poets-united-midweek-motif-world-snake.html
Can't eat before I read this--love how Hide and seek frames the poem--first creating turmoil and finally being the natural habitat of the sneaky snakes your poem condemns. Strong words.
ReplyDeleteEileen I really like the snake/human parallel - nicely done
ReplyDeleteThe snakes and the gossipmongers are watching, but "stealth makes a new bolt for the old front door". Cool write, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteDucking and diving betwixt and between lines.
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of definitions, Eileen! An outstanding take here. It is possible only when one strives to see different ways of doing things and come up with gems. You did just that. Great!
Hank
Your writing reminds me of medieval romance in my teenage years. that is just beautiful, great talent you have!
ReplyDelete"Secretive collectives huddle in whispering packs"...that's their nature and you've correctly compared them with the venomous slithery beings..well crafted Eileen..
ReplyDeleteOh creepy... Lovely poem but snakes creep me out!,,
ReplyDeleteEileen this is yet another fine piece of work. Those darn gosspimongers. Have a great Thursday :)
ReplyDeleteIn nature and in one's life one has to make sure to watch out for the snakes & their poisonous bites.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Eileen. You were missed.
A hoard of lies and tattle...truly snakes in the grass..I love the clever title also ..
ReplyDeleteOne of my pet peeves is those who gossip .
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done, Eileen.
Welcome back
xx
slithering their snaky way through life's layers.
ReplyDeleteGood one.
oh , nice social commentary in there...more is never enough, no sadly it is not...and there are plenty of snakes that gather in back rooms plotting...and much more human snake...ha.
ReplyDeletemy snake poem:
http://www.waystationone.com/2014/07/the-odeowed-to-serpent.html
I like the snake as metaphor!
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