Most days I cling to a single word.
It is a mild-mannered creature made of thought.
Future, or Past.
Never the other, obvious word.
Whenever I reach out to touch that one, it scurries away.
—Laura Kasischke, opening lines to “Riddle” from Space, in Chains
Laura Kasischke was awarded the 2011 National Book Critics Circle Award in poetry for Space, In Chains. She is currently a Professor of English Language at the University of Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan (MFA 1987) and Columbia University.
Image Source: Wedebrand via Here And Now. Quote Source: Apoetreflects
Happy Sunday David – what’s the word today?
Good morning Mimi. The word(s) is EXERCISE. NOW.
Ah…ok – well get to it then.
Here’s a thought: Maybe a paradigm shift is in order? Perhaps if your word were “healthy” or “health” rather than “exercise,” it would be more compelling?
Yes, true. In full disclosure, my response to Mimi was a Red Herring.
Laughing…. As I think about it, given that it’s Sunday morning, I think the word should be “paper” or “pancakes.”.
Yes. I’d tweak that a bit. Chocolate chip pancakes or better yet crepes. Maple Syrup. Dusting of confectioners sugar. (you can tell where my head is at)
I like the face expressions. It makes her look beautiful.
She is a fashion model. She is beautiful.
And yes, post enhances that further.
I’ve read so much this morning and this was the PRESENT I was waiting for. Precious and Perfect… love it! thank you
Thank you. Glad that this post was able to deliver some magic. Thanks for sharing.