I’m back! I’m sorry I didn’t post anything while I was on vacation; I wanted it to be a true vacation, so I made a point of not doing anything except enjoy Nashville. It’s a great city and if you haven’t been yet, I recommend you do — especially if you’re a country music fan.
I unfortunately didn’t find any bookstores on my trip. I didn’t necessarily look for them, so it’s not all that surprising, but I would have loved to run into one by chance. Either way, I saw and experienced lots of new things that I’m sure will make it into my writing.
I’m going to keep this post simple with a poem. I hope you all enjoy!
Two Windows
There is a window to my right and left
in the airport where I wait…and wait
for my plane to finally land.
It’s been so long — six hours
to be exact — I’ve been sitting,
staring at the two windows
to my right: grey clouds, roaring
winds, and torrential rains;
to my left: sun and blue skies.
I can’t help but stare at the clouds
as fearful cries of children held by
their embarrassed mothers drown
out all the other stimuli, except
for what’s outside: two worlds split
in two, no less real than the other.
Submissions
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I really liked this poem. It’s a bit surreal with the two windows and opposite worlds. Love the metaphor.
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Thank you! I was really trying to hammer that down. I’m glad you could see!
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Great write. 🙂 I’d love to submit again.. feel free to browse my site when you have a chance and see if there’s anything you’d like to share. 🙂
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Thank you! I’d love to showcase your work again, Grumpy. However, the fun comes from you anxiously guessing what I’m looking for (hint: something about social justice and political activism, or simply something from a unique perspective)! Don’t worry though; everything you write is amazing so it won’t be anywhere near difficult.
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Check out my post rant and tell me if it fits and thanks for the warm words. 🙂
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Damn, Nick, I wish I’d known you were coming. I would’ve directed you to several good bookstores here! And Nashville has SO much more good music on offer than just Country!
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I wish I knew you were in Nashville! Either way, it’s good to know that there’s a lot more to Nashville than what I saw. It can only mean a second trip at some point!
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