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By Chance or Appointment - 15. The Carpenter

This is not quite a classic sonnet. Perhaps you will indulge me. My thanks go to @AC Benus for his helpful comments in finishing this poem.

The carpenter knows where the basswood grows

as the jay is aware of the berry,

while the monarch goes where the wild red rose

decks the meadow in finery merry,

and hungry black bears leave their crude affairs

in a quest for delectable sweetness

scented soft in airs to take unawares

chosen noses which know incompleteness.

But anywhere I, searching low and high,

seek that visage my spirit sustaining,

find all hopes awry while these smiles belie

the uncertainty in my heart reigning.

So quietly waiting, my fears adjust,

for your hunting abilities I trust.



Many thanks for reading this. If you have a strong stomach, you can listen to a recording of the poem posted here. https://gayauthors.org/profile/26911-parker-owens/
Any comments you may wish to leave are welcome.
Copyright © 2022 Parker Owens; All Rights Reserved.
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Poetry posted in this category are works of fiction. Names, places, characters, events, and incidents are created by the authors' imaginations or are used fictitiously. Any resemblances to actual persons (living or dead), organizations, companies, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
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Parker Owens
1 hour ago, Headstall said:

Love how this one progresses, Parker. I do not know your intent, and it may be entirely about a walk in nature, but for me it ties to desire and the hope that one will search you out, having the skills to perceive your need. 

I used to know that if I waited long enough...

Cheers!

Indeed. If I want to be found, it’s sometimes best just to wait patiently for someone who knows who he’s looking for. Thanks very much for your thoughts! 

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Parker Owens
7 minutes ago, Backwoods Boy said:

The recording is as delightful as the poem itself, which was a real treat to come home to tonight.  Thanks once again for sharing your talent with words.

It’s fun knowing this unconventional sonnet was a treat. The treat for me is that the recording was okay to your ear. Thank you very much for reading and commenting. 

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Dan South
17 hours ago, Parker Owens said:

Recordings never sound like my own voice to me, so it’s hard for me to judge if they’re okay.  Thank you very much for reading and listening! 

“Internal Sound” is the concept of speech pathology you’re describing. Without the resonance of our skull as we speak our voice sounds different.

You need to know that you have a beautiful voice. Promise. Keep recording when so moved. The Author’s words, the Poet’s words, in his own voice is incredibly powerful. Thanks again!

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