THREE TERCETS

Michael Edwards

 

 

THREE TERCETS 

 

Her cloud of vague apologies

fell silently as salt on snow

and thawed his frozen heart.

 

_____

 

Heard through lath and plaster walls

unfounded rumours loosed the tongues

and held monopolistic sway.

 

______

 

Her worries dispersed

like loathsome spirits

in unsummoned dreams.

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 15th, 2018 00:51
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Comments8

  • kevin browne

    totally tops, I'd say. wonderful wording you have used and performed it well. it's lush to read, too, keep them coming.

    • Michael Edwards

      So kind - really appreciate your encouragement. Thanks Kevin.

    • Goldfinch60

      Three super writes Michael.

      Like the artwork as well Mr Pollock.

      • Michael Edwards

        Thanks Andy - yes very Pollockesque but rather than dripped it was applied with wire wool.

      • orchidee

        Fine Tercy-wotsits and pic Michael. Someone playing Monopoly in the second one?! lol.

        • Michael Edwards

          Could be Orchi
          Thankfully I wrote:
          HEARD through lath and plaster walls
          and not:
          HEAD through lath and plaster walls .

          • orchidee

            Those people in the world who monopolise. Are they playing Monopoly then? It's been update - you can buy skyscrapers now as well! I used to play it avidly, now it becomes a bit boring and tiresome to me after a while.

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          • willyweed

            ,Michael. 3 for a nickel you can't beat the price or the art very clever...ww

          • Laura🌻

            EXCELLENT tercets, Michael, along with your great artwork! You never fail us. Always at the top of your game!

            • Michael Edwards

              well I do keep trying - thanks so much Laura

            • Lorna

              I love that your ideas are always so varied! Three great little vignettes!

              • Michael Edwards

                It all comes from a mixed up brain 🙂 Thanks Lorna - I much appreciate your support.

                • Lorna

                  Crazy mixed up kid............

                • BRIAN & ANGELA

                  THANKS MICHAEL ~ Loved all the TERCETS and the VISUAL ! How did you know my windscreen had been shattered by a flow lying BIRD ? Please check my Tribute to Stephen Hawking ~ Yours BRIAN

                  • Michael Edwards

                    It was an Oozlum bird - flies backwards and s+++s through its beak 🙂 Thanks Brian

                  • rrodriguez

                    Michael your tercets are vintage gems. Well written& expressed.



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