My waking was traumatic,
blood pressure rose in a rush.
Pencils at the ready,
to write I knew not what.
The link was made at two am,
to join the chain of poets,
eager for the fray.
I will not fence with the truth ,
at dusk my mind was empty.
I had but a trace of an idea
of the essentials of a recipe for
what was to follow.
I might be forgiven my incompetence
in an experience so strange to me,
a bumbling operator of technology.
Threads in abundance – which to join?
What to do? Should I be here or there?
An hour passed fast
in a daze of hilarity and chaos
in equal measure, the outcome a mystery.
These words were the result of an extraordinary small hours (for me – the others were 8 hours behind) inaugural meeting online of some regular wordlers at the instigation of Brenda Warren
love the honest words and thanx for allowing us to glimpse your inner workings!
A fun poem for a fun(?) time!
Wonderful poem, Viv.
Viv – sounds like you all had a wonderful time…you almost (almost) make me want to consider joining FB. But I barely pass Copy and Paste 101 with a C grade. Your good humor comes shining through – and just starts my morning with delight… If my long pieces are a bit heavy you might like the lighter fair of my daily observance ‘stones’…’pebbles?’ here:
http://julesgemstonepages.wordpress.com/
I don’t always do a monthly theme…but this month happens to be haiku style. I am enjoying it so much that if I had the time I might just make a dedicated haiku WP or Blogspot – blog.
Just in case you don’t get back to my place I did post this reply for your comment there:
‘Classic good and evil conflict. Perhaps a bit philosophical this time. With the wordles used up in the first three verses…I waxed on, when maybe I should have waxed off.
Glad though that you are still enjoying writing and reading. I hope to get to you sometime today, Viv. Thanks…’ – Cheers, and thanks.
I joined in the discussion on Margo’s site, and left a comment on your haiku, which somehow became detached!
FB : I loathe it, but sometimes it can be helpful in keeping in touch.
My SIl had both of her children in the Army. And can see what they are up too when they post, without having to be a nag or worry too much. But as parents we always worry.
I’ll see if I can remember which post I left the haiku on – thanks.
fun and exciting a pleasure to read
Thanks for the visit.
My pleasure and your day goes well
Oh, what fun!
i will have to be sure and make the next one, sounds like chaotic fun
Oh, forgot the waking and the blood pressure, LOL, wonderful.
Excellent, so many poets to read and poems to write, and “bumbling operator of technology…” Up at dawn had me laughing, seeing you ready. “What should I do?” “Should I be here or there?” Perfect ending, “…the outcome a mystery.” You are brilliant.
Nice summation of the goings on there Viv … and spot on, I’d have to say … great fun but quite chaotic and good on you for coming in, literally, in the dark …
http://seingrahamsays.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/shifting-colours/
Sounds like you had a really fun time
Viv- You caught every bit of the frantic feeling from that evening. I hope you have recovered.
Viv, I knew what this was about immediately. It was a pleasure to see you with us. Thanks for the smile today.
Pamela
Whatever occurred it must have been wonderful fun. You seem to always find a way to make us laugh and smile Viv. That is a true gift. You add a measure of playfulness that most of us need. And do that poetically, whew! Thanks,
Elizabeth
http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/loosely-knit/
I knew what you were writing about immediately. I’ve “liked” the FB page so hopefully I will be able to join in the fun next time around. Who needs sleep anyway (easy for me to say, over on this side of the pond).
Sounds like lots of fun!
a process poem indeed! It sounds like you all had fun. I enjoyed reading the way you wove the words into the re-telling of your experience.
Somehow it seems that your words always appear, despite sometimes appearing to have to do battle with them first…. I especially like thinking about ‘fencing with the truth.’ Something this ‘chain of poets’ never does, of course! Smile.
= ) It was so nice of you to wake up and participate, Viv. I wrote about it, too.
http://lkharris-kolp.blogspot.com/2012/08/when-poets-joined-to-play.html
And yours is wonderful, Laurie: I hope everyone follows your link.
Hehe… thanks, Viv.
What a fun time…I know what you mean about an hour passing fast phew…can make your head spin!! I love the results, Viv!!
“in a daze of hilarity and chaos
in equal measure, the outcome a mystery.”
I love that you display the wordle beneath these lines!! Excellent!
lol, but you got it written…sometimes we are at the whim of what comes…..
You seem to always manage to make me chuckle too. It’s as if you do battle with yourself but, the poems get written and turn out wonderfully, anyway.
yes, urgency is the first feeling. great use of the wordle words, and for such an historic occasion!
I love ‘bumbling operator of technology.’.. completely relate to that!
He he he! You make me laugh so often, Viv!! I’m thrilled with our weekly work, and your tenacity. You woke up at 2 a.m. to be there…. ha! There is nothing to forgive.
Oh hello there Viv … there is an immediacy here that is truly pleasing….! Viv… thanks for your comment on Preludes… My Wordle is now up with a comment on the frustrations of oddness that occurred for well over an hour … some my own doing some just eerie. I surrender to sleep. Thanks for stopping by