Wednesday, 7 June 2017

Net



Alice rings the bell
We are lost at sea
Casting nets in murky waters
Chasing words and symbols
Blind
Breathing
Aching to be free
Hatter holds his lady’s hand 
Run for your life he mutters
And we do
Navigating feet and chests
All coat tails and swagger
Tattoos and smoke
I hang my head in shame
What have I become
Lying on this ocean floor
Shells and cockles stuck in matted hair
Dreams mixed in powders
Poison and succour 
She rolls the can
Another day done
We cast a little hiccup
An organic wave
Sparks between you and him and me

Alice rings the bell
We are lost at sea
Casting nets in murky waters
Blind
Breathing
Aching to be free

Run for your life he mutters 
And we do.
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  1. Sheilagh Lee7 June 2017 at 08:54

    I hope you and Alice found your way from that sea and find a shore to hang onto and be happy.

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  2. Sherry Blue Sky7 June 2017 at 08:59

    Run for your life...or stroll peacefully along a country lane and let the birds sing you songs of early summer.........I always love reading you, Jae........I love shells and cockles, wherever I might find them.

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    1. Jae Rose8 June 2017 at 02:09

      Thank you Sherry - we are more strollers than runners xo

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  3. Purba chakraborty7 June 2017 at 09:19

    "We are lost at sea
    Casting nets in murky waters
    Blind
    Breathing
    Aching to be free"~ So many times we feel lost in the sea of life and crave to get liberated. Beautiful poem. Loved reading it.

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  4. Susan7 June 2017 at 10:00

    I love this:
    "We cast a little hiccup
    An organic wave
    Sparks between you and him and me" To notice this despite the lostness, panic and need to run--it's a sign of life!

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    1. Jae Rose8 June 2017 at 02:10

      Thank you Susan - i am glad there is still some life in us ;)

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  5. Anonymous7 June 2017 at 14:59

    There is hope in that spark, breathe on it, keep it alive, and know that nothing has been lost. We must all swim in unknown seas, and all must learn how to stay afloat. In that learning, we find others of like mind, following similar sparks.

    Elizabeth

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    1. Jae Rose8 June 2017 at 02:11

      Thank you Elizabeth - we are thankful to encounter those like minded spirits

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  6. Old Egg7 June 2017 at 15:07

    What a fantastic deep piece this is Jae (like the oceans). With the Hatter appearing it is as though it is portent of things to come which is so apt considering the madness of our abuse of the oceans. Deep very deep!

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    1. Jae Rose8 June 2017 at 02:11

      Thank you Old Egg - I am glad you enjoyed

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  7. Gillena Cox7 June 2017 at 15:37

    This should be set to 🎶 music

    Much love...

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  8. Rob Jackson7 June 2017 at 16:27

    I haven't thought to combine the ocean and Alice, but now I recall the scene from the book as well. Great poem.

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    1. Jae Rose8 June 2017 at 02:12

      Aha yes the upside down umbrella - thank you Rob

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  9. Anonymous7 June 2017 at 17:26

    Caught in a wave of confusion. Run for your life

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  10. Sumana Roy7 June 2017 at 20:41

    "We cast a little hiccup
    An organic wave
    Sparks between you and him and me" this is lovely..

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  11. Anonymous8 June 2017 at 04:40

    Ah, it's maddening to breathe through such murky waters. It makes me wonder if we can ever find ourselves again. Perhaps, that hiccup is the only hope for things to change for the better. Rest, we will keep on running away because that's our basic instinct.

    I find a certain anguish in this verse. And it is beautiful.

    -HA

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  12. Mary8 June 2017 at 07:00

    When lost at sea, we really need to try as hard as we can to find our way! Sometimes running for one's life is the best option!

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  13. Thotpurge8 June 2017 at 07:45

    amazing ability to describe a surreal situation... terrific.

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  14. Khaya Ronkainen8 June 2017 at 08:42

    There's almost a palpable feeling of anxiety in your piece, Jae. I hope Alice and the speaker do break free. Great piece!

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  15. kaykuala8 June 2017 at 10:21

    What have I become
    Lying on this ocean floor
    Shells and cockles stuck in matted hair

    One can find oneself in very embarrassing situations in unfamiliar circumstances sometimes. Very true Jae!

    Hank

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  16. Anonymous8 June 2017 at 10:50

    wonderful.

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  17. Panchali8 June 2017 at 11:57

    "We are lost at sea
    Casting nets in murky waters
    Blind
    Breathing
    Aching to be free"...Sigh! It's an indication of the enormity of the problem...Pity! Turning the planet into a garbage dump - it's what we do.We all have to change so we do leave a planet for the next generation.
    Poignant piece, Jae. Great reminder, for sure! Thank you...

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  18. Sreeja8 June 2017 at 22:08

    You have written it wonderfully...i hope they do escape!

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  19. qbit11 June 2017 at 06:42

    Wonderful - "What have I become
    Lying on this ocean floor"

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