"Life is the dancer and you are the dance."
— Eckhart Tolle

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

bombing the factory POW prompt #5

' The Dresden clock continued ticking on the mantepiece

And the footman sat upon the dining-table

Holding the second housemaid on his knees--

Who had always been so careful while her mistress lived '



From ' Aunt Helen' by T.S. Eliot

The bombs fell as they continued to embrace

Their secret tryst was so delightful

What would come of this once the bombing ceased

Looking for loved ones lost or dead

Clocks keep ticking while 18th century ladies and gentlemen

Continue their motionless dance

Porcelain-dipped lace and cherubs surround them

In this winter's cold as the fire shines bright

Forever the embrace lingers . . .
Posted by flaubert at 8:41 AM

18 comments:

  1. J. D. MackenzieJune 1, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Talk about the ability to focus! These two have certainly figured it out. Love the images you've shown here.

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  2. flaubertJune 1, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Thanks so much JDM cannot wait to read yours!
    Pamela

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  3. Stan SkiJune 2, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    The clock keeps ticking, but time stands still. What a cool thought!

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  4. vivienne blakeJune 2, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    This reads like a new stanza to the Eliot poem. That word Dresden - dreadful memories for someone my age.
    ViV

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  5. rallentandaJune 2, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    What an interesting take on the prompt. Love this.To think of the little clock figures ticking on amidst the apocalypse is inspiring.

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  6. flaubertJune 2, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Thanks Stan! I had fun writing this!
    Pamela

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  7. flaubertJune 2, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Viv
    Thanks for the compliment! I would like to ask you something but I am not sure how to question it.
    Pamela

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  8. flaubertJune 2, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Rall thank you and I really enjoyed writing to this prompt. I love your prompt ideas!
    Pamela

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  9. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Living for the moment amid the mayhem. I like your reference to 'porcelain-dipped lace and cherubs' amid the winter's cold.

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  10. flaubertJune 2, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks so much Derrick and I really enjoyed yours! It made me laugh which first thing this morning is a difficult feat!
    Pamela

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  11. Francis ScudellariJune 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    I like the description of the delicate beauty of the clock set against the backdrop of a war's ugliness.

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  12. flaubertJune 2, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Thanks Francis! I wanted some contrast
    I enjoyed yours as well!
    Pamela

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  13. Linda GoinJune 2, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    LOL - so YOU'RE the other poet with the porcelain-dipped lace! Great minds think alike, lady. =)

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  14. flaubertJune 3, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    That is correct Linda ;) Google search is full of information! I liked how is sounded!
    LOL

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  15. Wayne PitchkoJune 3, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    well done Pam..

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  16. flaubertJune 3, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Wayne thanks for commenting
    Cheers
    Pamela

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  17. MarianneJune 4, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Love this take on the prompt, Pamela! Wonderful line: "Porcelain-dipped lace and cherubs surround them, In this winter's cold as the fire shines bright."

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  18. flaubertJune 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Thanks Marianne I enjoyed this prompt very much and next week is a real challenge "a cento" wow!
    Pamela

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