The Pool

a spiritual sin some say
sincerity creasing their
knowledgeable foreheads
crucifixes clasped rosaries
clutched

they don’t realize it’s
more of a slip like bare
feet on damp moss a
loss of footing a gentle
off kiltering

weeble wobbling over the
edge a dip or a dive it’s
pretty much the same when
one treads water in the
pool of despair

a spiritual bath I say
sincerity creasing my
unknowledgeable forehead
fingers clasped heart
clutched

© Pamela A. Rossow

18 thoughts on “The Pool”

I could even feel the damp moss, and longed to be out in the woods on a warm day.

Wordywoman says:

January 19, 2011 at 4:44 am

Thank-you for you kind words :-). I love damp moss!

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you have such a way with imagery. i adore this Pam. truly beautiful write. thought provoking and rich. lovely potluck entry!

kellie

Wordywoman says:

January 17, 2011 at 7:55 pm

Thanks so much Kelly! As you know, I thoroughly enjoy what you create!

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fabulous style.
masterful write.
A++

great attempt on minimalism wordy.. thank you for sharing! here’s my potluck.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/06/19/my-whole-world/

Wordywoman says:

January 17, 2011 at 4:17 pm

Thanks–it’s heartfelt! I will be stopping by and bringing an appetizer :-).

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“slip like bare

feet on damp moss a

loss of footing a gentle

off kiltering”

I just watched this as a movie in my mind.
wonderful image

I really enjoyed this…the image of cleansing and the photo. Using the metaphor of treading water such as you did is brilliant.

I see the talent,
am a little envious,
yet hey,
don’t do poems,
don’t need to,
as I like to read yours..

Cheers

Wordywoman says:

January 5, 2011 at 5:42 pm

Everyone is a poet–whether he/she realizes it and gets the words down on paper is another story :-). Thanks!

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Yeah girl, you’re a poet alright!
All the best with your writing.
May the new year ahead find you
more fruitful than ever.
Debra

Wordywoman says:

January 5, 2011 at 6:47 am

Thanks so much!!!!! Have enjoyed your musings 🙂 Happy New Year to you and may it be a writing/prosperous year for you as well 🙂

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