though visually the form implies terseness and minmalism yet there is a
lovely flow and no corners cut at all.Nice read thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Bell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 1:09 PM
Subject: New sub: After The Storm
> Something that continues a theme I return to again and again. C & c
welcome
> as always.
>
> AFTER THE STORM
>
> There's a flat monochrome
> to set the scene
> that has no appeal.
>
> The wind still gusts
> like a real heavy weight
> though clearly in decline.
>
> At the river side
> the detritus of fast
> water flow floats and gloats
>
> its gathered sticks and straw
> like unwholesome primal soup
> bubbling on the surface.
>
> Shoreline ducks
> take to the water
> knowing all is now well.
>
> The white goose has gone
> at last - the place seems empty
> now he's on another estuary.
>
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