Gypsy Bedazzled ~ #poem #poetry



Serendipity floats in butterfly dreams
where briar patches are mine fields
to a curious paw.

Gypsy bedazzled, the mind doesn’t
care if the night’s slumber doesn’t make sense.

It slides across magical linoleum with socked feet
elated it won’t be caught by prying eyes
in a dance of risky business.



©Susie Clevenger 2012

At Real Toads Kerry gave us an ink-stained word list to use as inspiration to write from.



Comments

Mary said…
I just love 'serendipity floats in butterfly dreams.' I enjoyed the way you used the words, Susie.
December 11, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Marian said…
ahh if only tom cruise were here to appreciate!
December 11, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
You used the words so well, Susie. And so succinctly. I love the butterfly dreams.
December 11, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Kerry O'Connor said…
I expected the butterfly might make an appearance in your poem, Susie but there are many unexpected twists here: briar patch mine fields, and socked feet sliding on the linoleum.
This really works so well.
December 12, 2012 at 3:23 AM
De Jackson said…
Love this full, fun nod to risky business! :)
Also love the idea of briar patches as mine fields. Excellent.

de
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December 12, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Hannah said…
I love the middle lines and the two contrasting images on either side of it...visually appealing...nice job with the words, Susie!! :)
December 12, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Scarlet said…
How creatively done Susie ~ I do like gypsy bedazzled ~
December 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Mr. Mcgranor said…
Cat petting at night in the kitchen?
December 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM
LLM Calling said…
I love the first stanza, it's perfect
December 14, 2012 at 3:17 AM
Helen said…
Felt compelled to don my 'Cruise' shades to do your poem justice ... Beautifully composed!
December 14, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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