Sunday, November 9, 2014

Tomas Tranströmer "and the frigid sea"


Oak trees and the moon.
Light and mute constellations.
And the frigid sea 
© Tomas Tranströmer



moonshine and pine trees
night noises and silent pauses
rednecks on the mountain

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fenceposts and wire
gentle cows and running horses
and Kentucky roadways

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parking meters and trashcans
flashing signals and streetlights
and endless concrete 



10 comments:

  1. Loved each interpretation of the prompt -- but the first one made me chuckle. :D

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  2. That very first word made me think: liquor? As I read on, I knew I was right!

    Oak Trees and the Moon

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    1. Was trying to think of something with the moon shining -- and than had to go with the old bootlegged whisky.

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    1. was driving in the in an area with no green space.

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  4. I really like this series, lots to see from the country to the big city ...

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  5. Beautifully written trio of haiku Dolores .... every haiku describes a little piece of the world ... awesome !!

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  6. Oh .. those rednecks.. there is nothing like some moonshine...

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