I'll tell you this:
I dislike balloons
For the stink of latex,
And the sniveling shrink of
What is basically nothing
When a little too much air
Snaps the illusion
That dreams can be contained.
I dislike balloons
Lying shrunken in the sand
Threatening wildlife with extinction
By looking so much like food.
Is this a poem about hatred?
No, indeed.
It is a poem about foolish metaphors.
Let every breath you take rise to the clouds,
Dissipate,
And move on.
Holding a balloon,
You do not own life
But remember it.
That is not enough;
In fact, it is nothing.
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how true. plastic bags and balloons are not good for wildlife! love the images in your poem...
ReplyDeleteWOW! That was a thought-provoking poem about balloons. I doubt I will see a balloon as festive ever again. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. I know balloons are not good for the environment, and neither is containing our dreams in air. Lovely write.
ReplyDeletePeople really should clean up after themselves.
ReplyDeleteBalloon = Captive Breath
ReplyDelete(spirit/ ruach)
Your pure soul hates this rude capture of the ephemeral. . .
plus the turtle thing...
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ReplyDeletea unique poem showing disliking towards ballon///
ReplyDeleteLet every breath you take rise to the clouds,
ReplyDeleteDissipate,
And move on.
A very powerful poem.
What an excellent metaphor. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteI will never see a balloon the same way again, dear Sandy.;)) I seem never to have enough air in the lungs to fill them up.;)
ReplyDeletexoxo
I use to love balloons until I saw their aftermath with the wildlife. So shocking!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
Very striking indeed, esp the idea of balloon as restrictor of freedom. Solid work. Salute.
ReplyDeleteinteresting words...!!
ReplyDeleteThey are a disappointing object in many ways yet their color is so appealing.
ReplyDeleteKids love them, I'm betting you did too when you were younger.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder, yes, disposing of them is a major ecological problem for ALL of us, including the wild life.
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So true and so good....I'm not even qualified to comment about what a good writer you are, but I so appreciate your sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a deep piece. We often don't think about the environmental consequences but you are right. The last few stanzas are so poignant and nicely written.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.