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| photo by James Rainsford |
Disheartening
Unapproachable
Perhaps that is why I prefer
Rough drafts
First tries
Unpolished gems
Full of passion that hasn't yet been edited out
I never loved the pretty boys
With the perfect skin
And calm blue eyes
Better the disquieted ones
With tumultuousness barely hidden
Or maybe a scar
to lend a bit of asymmetry
I know the David to be
A great work of art
A masterpiece
But I cannot seem to love it
For it is too perfect
But take a marble statue
Worn and weatherbeaten
And perch a bird on its head
Like a feather in a jaunty hat
And I will love it all the more.
submitted for One Stop Poetry, Sunday Poetry Challenge
10 comments:
"But take a marble statue/ Worn and weatherbeaten... / And perch a bird on its head / Like a feather in a jaunty hat"
Think I appreciate that more than "perfection." Something by chance or seeming random—a serendipitous notion to some thing or scenario—that to me trumps planned flawlessness. Excellent challenge response!
I totally agree. Terrific pairing. : )
I love this, Lola. I'm right there with you on this, too.
Now that's what I call a feather in (on?) his cap - and yours! LOL
This is priceless!!! And I so agree.
A brilliant and perceptive response to my photo.
The poem both extends and illuminates the picture with a thoughtful and skilled response.
Thank you for sharing. James.
sweet! very well done...wasn't sure how you were going to bring in the bird/statue...you surprised me...lovely.
I love this! Especially the last stanza. Me too!
Really like this too. It's almost like something needs to scuffed by the wear of usage before its real beauty can emerge.
Bravo ... imperfection has more character and a story with depth to share ... thank you for spotlighting it! ~becca
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