My Land of Oz


I rule a concrete kingdom
with steel spines
and mirrored eyes.
This is my land of oz
where my imposing
likeness is the curtain
I hide behind.
My subjects who bow           
are caught up in the fantasy
of who I am and ignore
my declarations are
read from a script.

©Susie Clevenger 2012
Image: Lee Friedlander
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Comments

Mary Ann Potter said…
Oh, this is great! "Nobody gets in to see the Wizard - no way, no how!" But you did! 8-)
January 9, 2012 at 9:39 AM
anthonynorth said…
Loved the ending to this.
January 9, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Brian Miller said…
where my imposing likeness is the curtain i hide behind...nice susan...very nice capture of the feel of this pic...
January 9, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you Mary Ann... :)
January 9, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Anonymous said…
I like the 'land of oz' inclusion, and the last phrase about the script - nice tie-in with theatreland!

Jamie
January 9, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you so much Jamie
January 9, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Brother Ollie said…
the last line is killer!
January 9, 2012 at 12:00 PM
~L said…
Loved it... :) :)

~L
January 9, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Friko said…
Being a poetry lover, I rate this very highly.
It is a powerful image, you have done it justice.
January 9, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Unknown said…
This amused me because of the parallels the ending shares with reality. We often turn the blind eye regarding political leaders we have opted in.

http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2012/01/08/lee-me-a-fantasy/
January 9, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Kim...few recognize our politicians are actors
January 9, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Unknown said…
Love the ending of the poem! yet again another great post! :)
January 9, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Anonymous said…
fantasy, like oz...cool

days of cohan
January 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Laurie Kolp said…
Imposing likeness hidden upon is so very strong and relatable, Susie. I really enjoyed this one.
January 9, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Beyond Horizon said…
WOW! tale of the concrete world..
January 10, 2012 at 3:00 AM
Everyday Goddess said…
important truths you've brought out, nice magpie!
January 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Everyday Goddess
January 10, 2012 at 5:23 PM
hedgewitch said…
You nailed the cold and alienated quality of this authoritarian picture very well, Susie. Good stuff.
January 11, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Carrie Van Horn said…
This is amazing Susie!!
January 11, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Marbles in My Pocket said…
I love it, Susie! So true that people forget they are merely actors with rmembered lines. Well done!

http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/the-sun-came-up-again-4/
January 11, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Helen said…
Ah yes .. he was a wizard!
January 11, 2012 at 10:07 PM
kaykuala said…
Great verse Susie! You get to see the wizard, that's great too!

Hank
January 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Tess Kincaid said…
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! Nice write...
January 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Trellissimo said…
Oh, for a land of oz...
January 12, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Wander said…
I know I commented on this but I don't see it??? Strange oh well I loved your poem, good spin!
January 13, 2012 at 2:32 AM
Margaret said…
Read from a script! ha

Very well done.
January 14, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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