Breath in Wood
Small Heat Challenge
Mahogany harp,
Your breath melts pure icicles,
Warm sighs between notes.
About the Creator
Pamela Williams
“Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean. Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me.”
— Psalm 139:9–10, Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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Book Review: "American Poetry: A Very Short Introduction" by David Caplan
Help me, I'm stuck in the Very Short Introduction series and I can't get out! No really, this is becoming the same problem I had a few years ago when I got my limbs caught in the British Library Crime Classics series and ended up reading almost 100 of those books in perhaps a few months. Now, I've managed to find one on American Poetry, I have to say it is probably one of my favourites so far. I mean The Beats is good, but American Poetry has Phillis Wheatley and Emily Dickinson so it is, by default, better. The writer doesn't only display his knowledge of American Poetic History, he also provides some historical accounts of the people who wrote them, commenting on where they fit into the greater American landscape.
By Annie Kapur7 days ago in Geeks
Comments (8)
I love how “warm sighs between notes” captures what happens in the spaces of music, not just the sound itself. It’s a subtle, elegant way to express intimacy and presence.
Perfect depiction of harp sound- nicely done Pamela
This is such an interesting and unique take on the challenge!
Love the image and the concept of your words
Wow, this is very creative, Pamela, wood producing heat not by burning but by playing an elegant and sophisticated instrument. I loved this!
That felt so blissful. So beautifully written. Loved it so much!
This is beautiful Pamela. I too love the last line, and the photo. Nicely Done!!!
This is so lovely, Pamela! I love the last line.