Dec22

Parrot My Foot (Intimate Imitations)- Duet With Susan Daniels

Posted on December 22, 2012 by boomiebol

Parrot my foot
and imitate these hands
shriving timbers
from deep down inside

This talk of love
your empty 4 letter word
speaking to my foot
my hand responds as needed

My mouth mirrors yours
in speech or kissing
but what do these lips speak
but echoes?

Traveling down my throat
faster than the speed of light
your shivering echoes leave loss
Lies and much wrong
Your four 4 letter word
Dust in my wind…

And if we must speak of love
I need bigger words
than those four characters
tumbling in the air
trapeze artists
without nets
just skipping past gravity

We cannot fly
we only tumble

By Susan Daniels and Boomie Bol
Boomie Bol in Italics

This poem was initiated by a response to my recent Friday Fictioneers post…between Susan and I the words fell out late at night. Susan is a genius at words so this is a mighty honor for me. Thanks again for indulging me Susan :).

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Susan L Daniels on December 22, 2012 at 3:40 pm said:

Boomie–you were the inspiration and the genius behind this poem, and I had so much fun spinning this with you!

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Susan. Had fun on this one 🙂
  
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Bruce Ruston on December 22, 2012 at 4:22 pm said:

As I said on Susan’s blog enjoyed it

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Bruce
  
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silentlyheardonce on December 22, 2012 at 4:27 pm said:

Inspiration from everywhere is wonderful isn’t it. Nicely written.

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm said:
  
  It sure is…thanks so much
  
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readinpleasure on December 22, 2012 at 6:09 pm said:

Beautiful duet. Watch out Noel.

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  I know right lol…thanks
  
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Roxi St. Clair on December 22, 2012 at 7:12 pm said:

Exquisite! Congrats both of you 🙂

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Roxi 🙂
  
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Robyn Lee on December 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

What a fascinating collaboration you two — Brava ~ Especially enjoyed the ending (last 2 verses) !

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Robyn 🙂
  
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Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen on December 23, 2012 at 1:01 am said:

How pretty to write a poem together.. and with such a lovely outcome:) I always enjoy visiting here and reading your poems.. I don’t always get the chance to tell you this.. but I admire your work! xx

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Barbara, i really appreciate it. I am such a fan of your work.
  
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pennycoho on December 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm said:

Fascinating Boomie. What an excellent and clever idea. Two talented people, with original thoughts and word play. I loved it! 🙂

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- boomiebol on December 23, 2012 at 9:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much :). Susan sure is the genius
  
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  - pennycoho on December 24, 2012 at 1:36 am said:
    
    Um, she’s not alone, but yes she is! 🙂
happinessisnotadisease on December 26, 2012 at 8:27 am said:

Wonderful wordsmithing!

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- boomiebol on December 26, 2012 at 7:31 pm said:
  
  Aww…thanks so much :).
  
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Noel Ihebuzor on January 24, 2013 at 4:59 am said:

The last stanza kills it – two lines, two people, two perceptions ”
“We cannot fly
we only tumble”
Two great poets, Boomie and Susan, whose voices are clear. whose voices do not stumble or fumble at the aprons of considered truth,…OK, one can only sense the faintest whisper of grumble at the “demise of a crumpet”

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- boomiebol on January 24, 2013 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  This was all Susan….that woman is a genius and master of words i tell you
  
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Noel Ihebuzor on January 24, 2013 at 5:00 am said:

Reblogged this on visionvoiceandviews.

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