realigning the natural order of things
spade in hand
he didn’t have to go far
to reach rock bottom
sinking the blade into the earth
at the base of the limestone steps
ground firm but forgiving
from a wet winter
it didn’t take long to uncover
a row of sunken treasure preserved
by a mother’s touch and
protective nightcrawlers
this won’t be the last time
these stones have been moved
from one place
to another
won’t be the last time uncovered
by human hands and
reassembled into some sort of order
march two thousand fifteen
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that’s very good
Thank you, Doug, I appreciate that.
You already know I love the way you set up the imagery in your writing. This piece makes me think about how man tampers with nature and the consequences that result from it. While it can be useful in some ways, is there a benefit to it all in the long run?
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this piece, D.J. I’m not sure I have answers but I certainly have many questions!
I like the idea of the history of the stones – recreated and transformed – very cool
Thanks so much, Kathleen!
vivid
Thank you, Bonnie.
love it
So glad you do, thank-you!
Wow, great imagery and leaves one to wonder… and dream
Thank you for your recent visits and comments and tweets, Melanie – always a treasure finding you here.