twentysomething and clueless

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

The sun slowly approached the sky,
peeking over the horizon, shy at first,
but quickly learning to blaze brightly.

The wind played with my hair,
curling and twisting it in the air,
moving just the way my body had been moving
only a few hours prior.

Another night has come and gone,
slipped out of grasp the way
smooth brown beer bottles slip out of drunken fingers –
loud and obvious but still
barely noticeable all the same.

Bed is calling my name.

Let the sun blaze away, shine in the spotlight
while I rest my weary head;
everybody needs a break once in a while.

© Copyright Clueless Cat @ http://twentysomethingandclueless.blogspot.com 2008

Words: approach, bottle, smooth

**Title still tentative

Labels: 3WW, poem

posted by Shopgirl at 3:34 PM

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At January 30, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Elise said:

Yep... getting drunk and going all night makes me appreciate my bed too! xx

At January 30, 2008 at 9:20 PM, gautami tripathy said:

yes, everyone needs a break once in a while. that's the reason, i am on two days leave from school for no reason other than i need it.

bag and baggage

At January 30, 2008 at 9:38 PM, Norma said:

I've never been drunk (actually never tasted beer), but have seen a lot of sunrises, and I really like the concept of a shy sun learn to blaze.

http://collectingmythoughts.blogspot.com/2008/01/three-word-wednesday-each-week-bone.html

At January 30, 2008 at 10:54 PM, UL said:

I love the way you used the words...and passed the message too. Staying in bed a little late some mornings is heaven...though I rarely get to do it these days

At January 31, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Ther said:

I've never been drunk my whole life but I know what you mean. I wish I can go on vacation.....

At January 31, 2008 at 1:18 AM, paisley said:

oh that was fun... i haven't pulled an all nighter in do frickin' long... excellent....

At January 31, 2008 at 1:39 AM, PJD said:

My favorite lines:
loud and obvious but still
barely noticeable

Suggested title: slipping away

At January 31, 2008 at 2:52 AM, Anonymous said:

Not something I'm familiar with, but a very detailed poem.

Rose

xo

At January 31, 2008 at 3:02 AM, Unknown said:

Drinking definitely came to mind with this week's words for me but as I had another angle going already I incorporated the words into that.
I can remember many a college night from your poem though. Very nice.

The Mama Bear
http://cafeendofuniverse.blogspot.com/

At January 31, 2008 at 3:07 AM, Cocaine Princess said:

No matter who we are, we all need take time out and just have a personal day. Not only do we need a physical break but also a mental break otherwise we'd go crazy. I love your poems.

XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess

At January 31, 2008 at 4:48 AM, Tumblewords: said:

I remember a few of those nights but couldn't have described it as well as you! Nice!

At January 31, 2008 at 5:12 AM, Anonymous said:

Nice poem, especially the first two stanzas. I thought of being on the beach all night, but I guess it could have been anywhere.

At February 1, 2008 at 4:52 AM, little wing writer said:

yes, i think i recall a recent 50th bday party...and i believe i thoroughly enjoyed it...you have spoken beautifully of those fun moments... last line absolutely!!!...

At February 1, 2008 at 9:56 AM, Richard Wells said:

Very good third stanza. Clear picture, clear thought. Can't sign in with current incarnation, but its www.bundleofhiss.com, click on Resident Djinn if you care to visit.

At February 4, 2008 at 12:50 PM, TC said:

Love, love, love the third stanza. Great! :)

Sorry it took me so long to get around to reading this week: I was contemplating a boycott and I never read before I post my own :)