"sunlit newsflash" (happy poems weekend suite)

arqios

 

"Sunlit Newsflash"

 

breaking: weekend emancipated

from weekday’s chain-gang

of badprint “Inflation Rises”

we read as “Inflation Rises—

Buy Ice Cream!”

 

traffic-jam surfer glides

on radio waves, singing “All Clear!”

above headline-rapture.

kids skate on rainbow-broken sidewalks,

transforming potholes into skip-beats.

 

this bulletin board of sky and breeze

broadcasts only good things: playground treaties,

hammock peaceniks, and umbrella duets in sunshowers.

—press “pause” on the panic channel. weekend’s in session.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • sorenbarrett

    As I read this the first thought was the contrast between government statements of all is good and the news that all is bad. One trying to stay in power and sell things to keep the investor happy the other trying to sell news to a public thirsty for hearing of others suffering more than they. Then putting the title with the poem and rereading another meaning that the work week is all bad news and drudgery while the weekend is looked forward to as a place of rest. The lines
    kids skate on rainbow-broken sidewalks,
    transforming potholes into skip-beats.
    Brilliant! the image fits so well with the meaning of the poem. It is how we see things that matters and the news casts these shadows for our mind.

    • arqios

      Thanks Soren, a superbly appreciated review πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

      • sorenbarrett

        Always most welcome Cryptic

      • Friendship

        I enjoy your read. Your poem emphasizes the importance of taking a break from the chaos of daily life and celebrating moments of joy and peace.

        • arqios

          Thank you so much FriendshipπŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

        • Poetic Licence

          A lovely write to remind people to take time out from the grind of everyday life enjoyed the read

          • arqios

            Yes! Before we ourselves are ground into dust πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

          • arqios

            Thanks for reading this one. So good to hear about your journey with this poem as well πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

          • arqios

            Thanks for the Faves @Friendship & @ CM 🀩

            • Cheeky Missy

              You're very welcome, my pleasure.

              • arqios

                CheersπŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

              • Bella Shepard

                This piece of positivity is turning those lemons into lemonade. Another round of happy thoughts for all, beautifully rendered!

                • arqios

                  Thanks Bella! lemonade is so refreshing πŸ‹πŸ€©

                • arqios

                  Thanks for the Fave @Bella Shephard

                • Keeter C

                  Turn it off

                • Goldfinch60

                  Enjoy all life arqios.

                  Andy



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