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gargoyle
by Kristina Woodhillpardonnez, please
as I sit down beside you
my open umbrella
is not meant to hide you
or shield your fine gullet
that channels fresh rains
from your roof top
to gutters that finally
drains through
your funnel
so cleverly
down to the
ground
I mean, your job
is just rock solid
though a bit edgy
and, frankly
if truth be told
I might have
hedged a bit, asked for
a finish in hammered
or painted gold
but you've carved
out a niche, for sure
and I cannot argue,
monsieur
with your really
fantastical
dazzling view
I hope you don't mind
if I put on my sun hat
the rain has stopped falling
and presently paired with that
birds seem collectively
happy to share your space
I notice the sun's rays
beam down hard on
your face, I'm sure you'd agree
that we'd both age more
gracefully screened from above
I don't mean to pry
and you're not
one to gossip yet I
can't help but notice
your friends are an odd mix
all quite attached, yes
they do hang around
don't they? nice for you
strong, not a harsh sound
though I do have
to wonder and ponder sometimes
why you and your friends
aren't invited inside
04/13/2007
Posted on 04/13/2007
Copyright © 2025 Kristina Woodhill
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Bruce W Niedt on 04/14/07 at 02:45 AM Very clever! Well turned verse too - the centered format even vaguely suggests the shape fo a gargoyle - perhaps something you could tinker with? Thanks for your comments on my poetry, by the way - much appreciated .... d:-) |
| Posted by Bruce W Niedt on 04/14/07 at 02:45 AM Very clever! Well turned verse too - the centered format even vaguely suggests the shape fo a gargoyle - perhaps something you could tinker with? Thanks for your comments on my poetry, by the way - much appreciated .... d:-) |
| Posted by Anita Mac on 04/14/07 at 04:51 AM This is so clever and fun! I love the voice and rhythm... Kudos! |
| Posted by Alisa Js on 04/14/07 at 06:53 AM simply captivating... I could hear the music throughout...
thanks for stopping by... aloha |
| Posted by Laura Doom on 04/15/07 at 07:03 PM The acceptable, if somewhat grotesque face of poetic spouting, with other issues making an understated appearance... |
| Posted by Nancy Ames on 02/02/08 at 07:56 PM Just came across this one and like it a lot - the poet keeps company with the image here and the writing is very good and accessible, like a scene in a sardonic movie. |
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