Sunday, June 30, 2019

You Think I've Come in Judgment


Breathe the rhythm in the world
I've been walking through it, a pair of lungs
For centuries
And you think I've come to
Weigh you, but these scales I've got
I use to breathe

Posting with the Sunday Muse and Poets United. It's been a bit of  a drenched weekend here in almost-coastal, definitely swampy Texas and I've been reading avidly, catching up on the 1001 first chapters downloaded and thinking about snap judgments regarding titles, book summaries, and the like and preparing for Camp Nanowrimo (starting tomorrow--working on a poetry/short story collaboration)...which means that there's a jumble of other people's words in my brain and I, too, need to cover my ears and listen for the chords I'm trying to make. 

 -- Chrissa
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17 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue SkyJune 30, 2019 at 8:59 AM

    This is wonderful, Chrissa, especially the closing lines. Hope you have a productive month!

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  2. FireblossomJune 30, 2019 at 9:37 AM

    Damn, woman. See, it's lines like these that make me keep coming back to poetry. Succinct, original, apt, perfect.

    I know i gush regularly when I come here but your work deserves it.

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  3. TruedessaJune 30, 2019 at 11:30 AM

    This is quite original, great use of weigh and scales. Best of luck on all your projects.

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  4. MaryJune 30, 2019 at 12:30 PM

    This poem leaves me breathless!

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  5. brudbergJune 30, 2019 at 1:11 PM

    This is how music should be...
    The breathing and that end is great.

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  6. Wendy BourkeJune 30, 2019 at 4:16 PM

    Wonderful! Short and awesome … thus: sublimely … memorable.

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  7. Myrna R.June 30, 2019 at 4:41 PM

    Lovely poem. It combines perfectly with the picture.
    You're a busy, creative woman. Good luck with it all.

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  8. ZQJune 30, 2019 at 6:07 PM

    Awesome!

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  9. Magaly GuerreroJune 30, 2019 at 10:21 PM

    I really like what this says about perception (of self of others). Meaning dances with experience and perspective.

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  10. Phoenix RetributionJuly 1, 2019 at 5:29 AM

    A beautiful piece Chrissa, I love the line "Breathe the rhythm in the world"!

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  11. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJuly 1, 2019 at 6:00 AM

    Fabulous poem. Keep breathing! All the best for the Camp and collaboration.

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  12. dsnake1July 1, 2019 at 7:25 AM

    awesome piece of writing. breath-taking!

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  13. Gillena CoxJuly 1, 2019 at 9:29 AM

    Ah yes, always its better to come in peace, leaving footprints of love
    Thanks for dropping by my sumie Sunday. Have a good week

    Much❤🕊❤love

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  14. Sanaa RizviJuly 2, 2019 at 3:51 AM

    Oh my this is incredibly gorgeous, Chrissa!💖💖

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  15. Carrie Van HornJuly 2, 2019 at 2:23 PM

    To many music is life, and this captures that amazingly! Love love love this Chrissa!!

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  16. purplepeninportland.comJuly 2, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    Love your ending, Chrissa! Good luck with all your projects.

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  17. Susie ClevengerJuly 6, 2019 at 9:31 AM

    This is awesome!

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