Monday, February 16, 2009

Poetry Train: The End of the Day


I wrote this during block 4's journal writing a week and a half ago. The topic was: the end of the day

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The End of the Day

Settles like a deflated balloon
around the ankles
of the night

and I kick it
out of the way
into the corner

of used time.
Then I get into
my waterbed

and read for a bit
until I feel
the weight

of my eyes
sagging into
sleep.
at

10 comments:

  1. ReginaFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    absolutely dreamy, can't wait to read your book, hope to see you soon

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  2. anthonynorthFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    A perfect end to the day.

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  3. Andy SewinaFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Phew, I like the way you kick the title - although I wouldn't want to get into a waterbed, in case I got wet.

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  4. Tumblewords:February 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    The imagery in this is so neat! Love that you kick day's into the used time corner and revamp for the next phase. Great.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    I never thought of it like that, but pretty much the way do it - apart from the waterbed.

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  6. John E. TranFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    I love this: "into the corner of used time". I know the feeling...

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  7. Sherri B.February 17, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I loved the imagery of this...very nice read!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    lovely imagery. this is how i like to fall asleep :)

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  9. Winnie the poohiFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    sweet :)

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    seems like it settled more like a pair of knickers...

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