The white bones of a poem
long for words,
flesh of their existence.
Wily words prick,
leaving indelible tattoos
on the poet’s soul,
squirming onto a page,
punctuated
with Rorschach blots.
The poet splits into three:
artist, scribe and critic
talk among themselves.
Kim M. Russell, 2016
My response to Imaginary Garden with Real Toads: The Tuesday Platform
writing in north norfolk 
Frequently arguing amongst themselves. 🙂
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those last lines are terrific Kim…!
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Your opening gambit is superb! I like poems about poetry. It gives insight into the process.
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Thank you, Kerry! This one developed from haiku and tanka I posred over the last two years.
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This is wonderful!
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Thank you, Sherry!
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…split into three – the never ending argument 😉
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A wonderful poem Kim, I love the opening lines especially 💖
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Thank you, Xenia!
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You are very welcome Kim :o) xxx
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😊
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That’s why so many of us are split personalities, eh? Oh, and on the blot I see a big snowman with two gorillas just below.
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I saw a cat!
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Such a Phenomenal tribute to Artists all over the world. 🌹🌹🌹
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Thank you so much, Dorna!
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This is beautiful and profound.
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Thank you!
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Koala
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!!
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indeed! indeed!, your thoughts are marvellous
much love…
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Thank you, Gillena, and much love in return xxx
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They used to hand us these blots in school when I was young. It was a private arts school, supposedly progressive — and yet, I always felt they were waiting for me to give a specific answer…of which I was usually unable (or unwilling) to give. I enjoy the thought of them scratching their heads upon my answer, staring into the blot, wondering….split into threes….:-) Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Stacie 😊
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Hi Kim!
Your poetry is beautiful. I would love to publish your work sometime, please check out my art&lit review. Details on the submissions page. 🙂
Thanks,
Seanna
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Thank you so much Seanna. I will certainly get the details and send you some of my work.
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