DENOUEMENT *

I was felled by just a look -my token of timberrolled down hills of desireto your nearest embankment... Stored in your warehouse of contemplation the denuded logs lie waiting.... As in the hands of a carpenter's creation craft meinto the scaffolds of your deft imagination...

BjR 4 July, 09

*DENOUEMENT - the outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences.

— Bonitaj, Jul 04, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Tip of Southern Africa, ZAF

Favorite Poets: Too many to narrow down, but briefly :, AUDEN, T.S. ELIOT, DICKENSON, RILKE, THOREAU, RUMI ... the list is endless. Am inspired by many, especially those that live lives of "quiet desperation, and go to the grave with a song still in them" (THoreau)

Critiques

Candlewitch

16 years 11 months ago

I must say...

I really like everything about this poem, the symbolism was captivating. Loved the imagery and the energy of this piece! Congrats, you've got a real peach, here! Always, Cat p.s. I also like that you gave us the meaning of the title at the end.

Bonitaj

16 years 11 months ago

I am delighted!

to get this kind of appraisal - especially since 'tis from you Cat! Most honoured! Thank you! Bonita j ps. I'm pleased tosee that the idea of putting in a meaning with a difficult word works! I know it's something I would appreciate in another's write!

Nordic cloud

16 years 11 months ago

Smashing this one is

To say it in a banal manner, but wow what a title and what a way of admitting it. Splendid stuff , oh my, that sounds a bit old fashioned but I am not au fait with the jargon of criticism as i do not read much about it either so have to use some old thoughts, this was super. I loved it. isn't that good enough? Shiver mi timbers! from Ann of Norway

Bonitaj

16 years 11 months ago

DENOUMENT

Ah Ann! How nice! Nothing you ever say could be construed as banal! Loved your little quip about "shiver mi timbers!" Chuckled at that! Thank you for your words! Always much appreciated! Bonita j

Ink Dragon

16 years 11 months ago

Bonita,

as near to perfection as it gets. Loved the imagery here, you wrap wood, trees, persons, life, death, desire, love into a smashing piece. Hope to see this in spotlight soon! Yours, ~Nina

Bonitaj

16 years 11 months ago

This illustrious company

that I'm keeping must be rubbing its "starlight" off on me! Thank you InkDragon! COming from you and the others - it means a lot! Bonita j

themoonman

16 years 11 months ago

Boni...

excellently written, I was thinking I had already left a comment here but see I haven't... makes me want to get my hammer out...lol you don't know it, but I love working with wood... have done quite a bit of it on side jobs during my life... really enjoyed this read Boni, scaffolds was really a good choice, for many still build them on each job, and they hold the man's life in air. Richard

Bonitaj

16 years 11 months ago

Why thank you

Richard! Always need your stamp of approval especially if the "Hand that gives it" has a real feel for the subject matter! Like your input on the "Scaffolding" See there's much we can all learn from eath other! Much appreciated! Boni