Two for One

I am behind on my poetry challenges. 

I decided to give Lolamouse's challenge a chance.  She asked us to write a Billy Collins type poem. He is good at flattery and making one walk the dangerous, teasing path.  More about Billy's style here.

Collins believes that poetry should be a part of everyday life. He introduced a school program called Poetry 180, an online poetry anthology for teachers to use with their students. It was named for the 180 days of the school year and for the 180 degree turn which Collins wants students to make toward poetry- listening rather than dissecting.(this shared by Miss Mouse)

I decide to also do Margaret's challenge.  Her daughter Chelsea provided us with art. I was inspired by another painting, till this poem jumped out at me.   I wonder what Chelsea thinks of our poetic view?! 

Margaret asked us to write how the art inspired us!  "I'm going to ask you to try and create a poem that is based on feelings rather than what image you may see - try not to see a person or animal, or a scene.  Try to write about how the art makes you feel."

I didn't do this right...so  I will attempt the art that attracted me first and try Corey's dialogue prompt-soon! 

 

 Magazine clippings, photography

Fragile morning arrives

Gold finch paints 

over tarnished mask

Peach blush covers your Earl Grey rain

Tightly stitched rose bud lips hide your evil doll grin

your mirror, mirror approves

of your siren-esque chiseled perfection

co$t of beauty charged

on plastic-for the Queen

© Ellen Wilson