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Ostrich Reading Kerouac
by Julie Adams
An ostrich,
of sorts
walks onto the train,
his feathers
ruffle
knowing he stands out
in his own way
a cocked hat
leans into his book,
reading Kerouac.
Revolutionary
army surplus jacket,
same green as his hat,
taming dreaded locks
beneath
he steps in the train car,
braces, faces
reaction.
Stoic,
no salvaging sand
or sound.
A glance or two
peer quickly
returning
to books
and business
on Wall Street
its before eight a.m.
his feathers rescind
he appears disappointed
04/03/2006
Author's Note: something quirky...what can I say.
Posted on 04/03/2006
Copyright © 2024 Julie Adams
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 04/03/06 at 07:34 PM Funtastic Julie...Charlie |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 04/17/06 at 06:34 PM I agree- a fun read. Great use of imagery!
Great job! Excellent read. |
| Posted by Leslie Ann Eisenberg on 04/26/06 at 02:02 PM braces, faces
reaction.
Stoic,
no salvaging sand
or sound. hey, i saw that guy on the 1 train! so many solitary characters on the subway. i love how you colorfully you bring him off the page and into the mind with captivating image. enjoyable read. PK |
| Posted by Rachelle Howe on 09/13/06 at 06:25 PM I thought it said "Eating" too. O.o LoL.
People wander through life like solitary islands. I think this is a fresh metaphor. |
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