scouting freedom

 

.

to kill
the mocking
(bird)
in your head,
you’ve got to
first stone
her song, that
strange un
-quiet longing
for redundant
dread.

{careful, she’ll
try to hide in tree,
on rooftop}

and if she comes
back to clack
and c(l)aw
…………at you
again,

just look that
sucker right in
the eye and say
…………boo.

 

 

..
Drivin’ 55 for Toads

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11 Responses to scouting freedom

  1. Shawna says:

    I’m so glad I know how to read between your lines. 🙂

  2. I love how the last line delivers one last TKAM reference!

  3. Snakypoet (Rosemary Nissen-Wade) says:

    Brilliant, with all its meanings.

  4. ManicDdaily says:

    Super clever. I love that last boo, especially. k.

  5. Jim says:

    Earworms with prejudice are double trouble brewing. Nicely written in a fun read for a serious problem.
    ..

  6. Kerry O'Connor says:

    Hey Boo.

    I just love this poem on so many levels, not least of which is this is my very favourite book of all time.

  7. gillena says:

    LOL; luv the solution of your ending lines. Surprising and solving

    Thanks for dropping in to read mine

    Much love…

  8. othermary says:

    So that’s how it’s done. Love it!

  9. Marian says:

    Oh Boo! Love, love.

  10. drivin 55? something tells me you’re going over the c(la)w limit:)

  11. Oh, you selected my favorite book…Love your synopsis.

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