summer carol (20170720)

a small thing affects
the senses
but still scrooge
learned the lessons
no swallowed toothpick
could ever teach him

he had to learn
from ghosts
what it meant
to be alive in his
own faltering flesh

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alongtheinterstice July 21, 20178:22 am

for me, learning so often takes the proverbial 2×4 across the brow (maybe swung by a ghost)
qbit July 21, 201711:04 am

No swallowed toothpick – great image.
1. crow July 21, 201711:18 am
  
  Thanks.
jillys2016 July 21, 201711:42 am

Being alive in our ouw faltering flesh – Nice!
1. crow July 21, 201711:44 am
  
  Thank you!
Poet Rummager July 22, 20176:46 am

I enjoyed the irony of learning to be alive from the dead. Your mind is quite impressive.
1. crow July 22, 20176:57 am
  
  Enlightenment comes from unexpected sources. 💀
fitfulfearfulphantasmal July 22, 20177:28 pm

Another perfect poem! wow. i’m such a fan
1. crow July 22, 20177:55 pm
  
  Aww, thank you! I’m glad you found my site.