Gemma's ~ "Greyscale Territory" ~ Poetic Songlines: Like Second-Hand Diamonds

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Like Second-Hand Diamonds

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Sunday afternoon Spring light at Dromana, Mornington Peninsula
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Cafe Writing ~ November/December project ~ Jewels
Option Three: Poetry

Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all.
~Mark Twain

Using the quotation above as your inspiration, write a poem (any form is fine) about second-hand diamonds.
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Restless waters
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Tumbling whirls of cloudy thoughts
Steady linear wings
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Lights on restless waters
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Folded wings
Grounded in earthy sands
Nonchalantly being
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Trembling lights on restless waters
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Feeling a sense of wings
A sense of trembling light on restless waters
Desperately being
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Like second-hand diamonds
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6 comments:

Bernie Krausse said...: This is a beautiful but sad poem incorporating "Like Second-hand diamonds" wonderfully. I enjoyed reading it.

You've inspired me to check out what is happening at your writing cafe.; November 26, 2008 8:37 PM
Mojo said...: Second hand diamonds are still priceless. Like this view of the water reaching out to the horizon. gorgeous!; November 26, 2008 10:45 PM
Mediterranean kiwi said...: diamonds are forever; November 26, 2008 11:13 PM
Leora said...: The waters don't look restless to me; they look peaceful and calm. Silvery photo, gray but a warm gray.; November 27, 2008 12:02 AM
paris parfait said...: That photo is fabulous. And I like what you've done with the "second-hand diamonds" writing prompt.; November 27, 2008 6:33 AM
Femin Susan said...: Hello……
Oh, handsome! A Superbly erudite post!
This is amazing!! I am so glad to found your blog!
Welcome to my blog…….; November 27, 2008 11:26 AM

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