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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Friday Flash 55 — Marking a page

Image: Book Sculpture by Thomas Wightman, Musetouch at facebook


Someone forgot his or her meds —
A manicure is long overdue.
Scoring a book into deep shreds
Save the title, leave a sad clue.

This might be called a bad hand day—
Or perhaps that describes what was dealt.
Truth is love no longer holds sway
O'er the brittle exhaustion now felt.

Turn the page.


My post in exactly 55 words written for Friday Flash 55.
Visit G-Man and his Mr. Knowitall community for more weekly 55s.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Lydia, this is so well done ~

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  2. izzyMarch 7, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Whew what a picture- sculpture-
    scary with the claws as you mention!
    thanks.

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  3. Brian MillerMarch 7, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    ouch on those last two lines...
    when love runs out what is left
    but for us to destroy everything we touch

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  4. G-ManMarch 7, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    lydia!!!!
    Welcome Back!!
    How insightfully intense.
    This is why I miss you so much.
    Always skillfully crafted and deep
    Loved your book mark 55
    Thanks for playing, thanks for being so kind with your comments, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  5. Rob-bearMarch 7, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Um.
    Bear is not
    a fan of
    sad poetry.
    Yet
    he writes
    a lot of it
    himself.

    Puzzling. Very puzzling.

    Well,
    not really.
    How did you know
    I haven't taken
    my meds,
    yet?

    Very handy poem,
    this one.

    Blessings and Bear hugs, Lydia!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Not ready for page turning
    Not yet
    YOYO

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  7. Kathe W.March 7, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    well done! A delightful twist on such a unique work of art!

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  8. Tabitha.MontgomeryMarch 7, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Gripping,Lydia..
    Thank you for sharing.
    Tab

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  9. brudbergMarch 7, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Turn the page... to what purpose.. shredded on both sides.. what a brilliant little story of tragedy.

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  10. FireblossomMarch 7, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Perfect synthesis of picture and poem!

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  11. susanMarch 8, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    A strange image magnificently interpreted, my friend.

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  12. Carlos LorenzoMarch 9, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    The sculpture says a lot but you gave it even more meaning in just 55 words. Nice writing as always Lydia!

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