maddened mirror
drives the verse
to a different story
one-way clouds passing
I see it in your chain-link eyes
words strolling
past plain park bench
where nobody’s hat sits
fashion — a frilly portrait
stage rises
ink climbs
gathers new newts
let your eyes breathe, man
time is a would-be warm arm no longer
love — an open eye that sees the light
your verses breathe like skinny tall desserts
garnished with maraschino cherries
charm, style and mistakes
by mary ann blinkhorn
mypenandme 
some weighting mystery bolts from a peripheral fabric dragging loosely knowing.., your style unpinnable. awed
You are awesome. Thanks.
Love the last verse, specially!
Thanks, Simon. I appreciate it.
Nice reading this. Liked it.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
let your eyes breath, man … great line, M.A.
blessings ~ maxi
Thanks for letting me know. Wishing you many blessings. M.A.
Favourite line: “I see it in your chain-link eyes”
Very strong visuals in this poem. Great words, Mary!
Thanks so much, Millie. Much appreciated.
I’ve got marbles in my mouth!
Lots or just a few?
about a dozen I think
Don’t lose any of them.
You’re right. Especially as that’s all that are left to lose.
Do you know the neat reminder for doing screws the correct (“right”) way?: “Righty-tight, lefty-loosey.” That just came from using “left” above. With possibly a hop and a jump from “lose”. Originally from Malcolm in the Middle, I think.
I’ll have to remember that. Thanks. Ha.
strong, deep words evoking images of inner struggle, a little bitterness perhaps, a peeling away of old skins, powerful and touching…
Thank you.
Amazing cadence, imagery and gentle force! Love it!
Gentle force… I like that. Thanks, Resa. Hope you are well.
Likewise! 🙂
Well written poetry.
Thanks so much.
Boil on brave kettle, boil on…
Wonder-full.
It all seems to hinge on that brilliant fourth verse. So well constructed.
Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
Wow you are doing brilliant stuff here. Very striking imagery, very surreal and abstract. following this blog for sure
Thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate it. 🙂