Straight and true
Devour mine
Dark purlieu
© 2010 by Tammy Newman. All rights reserved.
This posted was inspired by Claudio Muffarege's stunning photo seen here entitled "The Arrow Shot". To see more of his work and other poetry inspired by his photo visit One Shoot Photography Sunday.
Interesting twist on place with the choice of purlieu at the end--sounds real nice in the last line, and opens the stanza to interpretations. "Devouring," I think sets it up nicely... a devouring darkness for sure. Thanks for posting with us today, Tammy. Nice poem.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. I enjoyed your interpretation
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You always use vocabulary imaginatively, and never more so than here. I had to go revisit the definition of 'purlieu' to really appreciate how well you plucked that word out of the air for your finish.
ReplyDeleteAmazing image, well combined with your words! Very good job!
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Ha. I had to look up "purlieu.' Nicely done. To say something significant in so few words isn't easy.
ReplyDeleteLike Hedgewitch and Fireblossom, I had to check the definition of 'purlieu' also.
ReplyDeleteSo few words, but, so much meaning today.
less is more and so well said...thanks for taking part in this amazing picture prompt...cheers pete
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