This is "The Authoress," another of my collages. It was the inspiration for this Chinese Koan, an old form that requires the following lines:
first line - Make a statement about the subject.
second line - Enhance the statement with a descriptive element.
third line - Make a statement seemingly unrelated to the subject.
fourth line - Tie the third line to the original subject.
Click on the little frog buttom to the right to read more of these poems at "Imaginary Gardens with Real Roads."
"The Authoress"
She often sits in a chair of green velvet,
scrapbooks and mementos scattered at her feet.
Drifting snow doesn't fall here often,
but her windows are whitened by faint reminiscence.
Power in that last turn - mostly generated by "faint". A beautiful scenario!
ReplyDeleteI can visualize this scene so very clearly through your words. You have the Koan form down pat!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a vivid scene! Wonderfully written, Mary Ann!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this post is a feast: your collage immediately sets the nostalgic tone which continues in your koan. I love that third line! Work that line well and these poems turn into little bomb blasts in the skull.
ReplyDeleteLovely koan and beautiful collage. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteyes, i really love that last line.
ReplyDeleteChinese koan1 That is a good form. Your verse is wonderful. May try it someday!
ReplyDeleteHank