Monthly Archives: October 2013

“Resene Color List Hallucination” (Conceptual Poetry)

Posted on October 31, 2013 by vb guenther

(There is no rhyme, reason or subliminal political message intended by this nonsensical musing suggested by Anna at dVerse Poets and inspired by names on the Resene list of paint colors.) My Mellow Yellow tinted eyeballs roll like Rusty Nail … Continue reading →

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“Follow The Leader”

Posted on October 30, 2013 by vb guenther

(Photo copyright Doug McIlroy) I stare at the multicolored koi. They band together as they circle the fountain in the middle of the pool. They remind me of my high school friends. We see each other every day in class, … Continue reading →

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“Dreams of a Teenage Techie” (Viralai)

Posted on October 29, 2013 by vb guenther

The future I seek No way will be bleak For me. No longer the geek I’ll be oh so chic You’ll see. The old apps I’ll tweak Write programs that speak To thee. I’ll get my degree Be “Super Trainee” … Continue reading →

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“Digging for Diamonds” (A Rondeau)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by vb guenther

We were digging for diamonds in the sand sifting and sorting the dirt we had panned. The weather was clear, a fine day in May our Maggie was off with children at play. The day was unfolding just as we’d … Continue reading →

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“Lost Opportunity”

Posted on October 23, 2013 by vb guenther

(Copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields) I’m sittin’ at the bar, eatin’ peanuts and listenin’ to Jackson as he tickles the eighty-eights, when this broad enters stage right. This ain’t no ordinary babe. Face of an angel (with experience), hair like a halo … Continue reading →

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“Celestial Revelations”

Posted on October 17, 2013 by vb guenther

Prone. Heat Sun-baked Sizzling skin. Eyes closed Face tipped Toward the sun. Adrift. Red, blue, yellow. Puce, cyan, tangerine Circle in mad disarray As my blood beats On the iris Of my eye. Colors swirl. My soul Is sucked Into … Continue reading →

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“Disorientation”

Posted on October 16, 2013 by vb guenther

copyright –Janet Webb I race through the gallery, casting cursory glances at the entries, when one catches my eye. Three shopping carts in the upper field surrounded by open space and anchored by the artist’s signature in the lower right-hand … Continue reading →

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“Selected Memories From My Photo Album”

Posted on October 10, 2013 by vb guenther

A fingered photo of buddies dressed in drab-hued Scout uniforms. Smudged names inked on top of figures my heart to the memory warms. My friends, proud in black caps and gowns fresh faces with ambitions clear. Who knew some would … Continue reading →

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“The Path”

Posted on October 8, 2013 by vb guenther

I follow a fern-edged stone path past water-hollowed rocks and bent saplings rubbed raw by antlers of anxious young bucks impatient to be noble stags. The trees give way to open space marred only by flat slabs of marble bearing … Continue reading →

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