forget 4 a moment
red ryder b-b guns, tongu3s
frozen 2 light poles, candled windows,
even Santa or re1igeon
gaze full on the face
of Thanksgiving
& her children
Written for Poetry Jam & Monkey Man's 160 character challenge.
Photo by Dorthea Lange.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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right on and poignant reminder of the meaning of thanks--c
Sigh.
ha red rider bb guns
I know which movie they are referenced tons
And so true
Even though we've been there done that way before you..haha
You're inspiring me. I think it's going to be a 55.
Whole Foods asks for contributions to feed people during the holidays. For less than four dollars you can feed a family. Thanks for playing and posting an important plea.
this is an awesome picture..honestly...stared at it for about a minute or so, trying to imagine what this woman is thinking and how hard her life must be..clearly written in her face....great words bri that do the pic justice
Winsome 160.
love your wordplay.
:)
That sure puts things into perspective... Very good.
Touchdown, Hole In One, Ace, Home Run, Brian!
Yes - let's all take time to "smell the roses" and be grateful for what we have and GIVE THANKS!
Wow
the picture in itself is haunting; your words made it even more so..
a fitting write to the coming holiday ~
I think this photo appeared in Life many years ago, very haunting, good to be reminded of our abundance and to share.
We have WAY more than we deserve or need...we need to remember to give it away. Yes, very grateful!
That picture has always struck me. So intense.
It is too easy to forget there are always others out there who have less than we do.
In awe of this deep and lasting symbol..thanks for the artistry that lets it last...
This sad photo is one of my favorites. It tells a very compelling story. There are mothers today who can tell the same story.
Sigh........So much need out there....
That look on her face...yes, we need to remember what we have before we worry about what we want next. Sharp and slicing 160, bri.
Whoa... perfect, thought provoking words. Very poignant for this holiday season. Looking at that picture tears at my heart - but thankful that there is hope for all even when it doesn't seem that way.
That picture was taken during the Great Depression, if I'm not mistaken, and it's certainly jarring when you think of Black Friday and eggnog lattes. Thank you, Brian, I needed that.
I know there is more in this than I can see. What is the countdown for? Black friday? A lot to think about for me. Thanks for the visits and comments.
Beautifully stated Brian! Your words went right to the heart of this photo.
smiles...glad someone caught that...i was over on charcters for 160 so i already had to do 2 and 4 so i made it a countdown to the main point...so nothing to significant...just play...smiles.
You always seem to nail it, Brain. Thanks for your words.
Great photo and poem. I read it the day after watching The Company Men and having the discussion about what we would need to cut out of our lives if we lost jobs. But so much to be thankful for, so much...
Indeed. Sometimes we tend to forget there are others so much worse off than we are. A nice reminder to count our blessings and be thankful for them.
She wishes the same for her children as all mothers wish. A wonderful reminder.
Good stuff Brian - I needed this message tonight. I have been focussing too much on myself and my problems.
Garter-Belt Leg Lamps?
Fra-gi-le'
love.
Words and symbols, umbrellas of archetypes.
Understated brilliantly.
Great poem!
Please tell me you teach poetry somewhere:)
I've always wondered what happened to this woman and her children.
Gloria
Wonderful powerful last 3 lines, Brian. I liked your context too, put that holiday season stuff on hold, and take a good look at the substance of gratitude.
So often we forget the real meaning of the holidays in our own frenzy. Thanks again, Brian, for reminding us.
Powerful! A picture IS worth a thousand words!!! Thanks for that shot of truth, Brian! ~ jen
Such heaviness for those that suffer while we play games. ugh.
too many people (some I know well) take for granted what they have...this should be on a Thanksgiving holiday card to remind them what they could not have.
Thank you
but you cannot keep my Xmas spirit down. I might have to go watch that movie now (fav Xmas movie ever!)
;P
K
wonderfully said as we go into THE week of consumerism, that being with our wallets and our bellies ~
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week Brian to you and your family. smiles.
A perfect reminder, Brian.
Dear Brian, hope you had a great weekend.;)
Love this poignant post, no matter how many words you use, you say enough and at times only few words are powerful.
I recognize that image, I think it is part of a series of images from the depression.
Hope all is well,
xoxo
So powerful, Brian. wow
I never celebrate Thanksgiving...to me it has never been a celebration, just assassinations, but for the purpose of your intent, it's great writing, as always
ps can't seem to stop I leave blogger and suddenty I have smething to say, everytime lol
Exactly. I do think we should give thanks more often for the wonders of life.
CJ xx
Too many people like that today, surrounded by money, yet having none themselves.
Okay, now this a publishable effort if you ever done one (and you've done so many that are) but this is my favorite yet...I recognize the depression photo and it is haunting...but your words make it explode with meaning...
you'll notice a different id pic here, I've gone and started a new blog (a second one)Hope you'll find the time to visit me here, too
Sandi
Brian, powerful and to the point!
Painful, but true.
nice 160.
This was excellent, showing everyone that there are people out there a lot worse of than us and still you get the greedy, great post.
Yes, Brian: Yes.
I am grateful that we can give. We buy meals at our Salvation Army. We buy turkeys for our church families. We donate boxes of food at the local supermarket.
We give, give give, because they are families who do not have the money to eat.
People don't believe this. I can't understand why.
There are families who do not have food to eat.
While the rest of us eat to the point of gorging.
ALSO: I have always loved this photo. The woman is so beautiful. The kids feel protected behind her...she's a good mother.
Powerful words to match the iconic photo.
Thank you Brian. Wish there was no hunger, ever, not just on Thanksgiving.
Yep. yep.
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nice piece, lots of memories in here, great for the season and love the presentation
Beautiful.
Beautiful!
Yes, stop and take a look. And then RESPOND by doing. Very nice, Brian.
We do have so much to be thankful for....this is a real reminder of that....perfect Brian!! :-)
Just beautiful, Brian.
Yep. You said it!
we can't let it pass by....this is beautiful and raw!
and with that face in mind, let's be thankful for what we have. another wonderful piece, Brian. ~Olive Tree.
I did
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