Laughing Apace Poem by Ivan Donn Carswell
Laughing Apace
a silly little cameo to
tease a smile from otherwise
engaged nonsensicalities
teeth bared in a taut-lip
caricature of a grimaced grin
caught out day-dreaming
yep, that’s me, barely inured
to rhythms within but seen to
be responding to procedures
it wasn’t what I failed which
made the grade but how I
lived with such certainty
laughing apace kept peace
stable and made this
love of life consummate
© 7 December 2009, I. D. Carswell
I love your 'silly little cameo', Ivan. Sometimes the only way to cope is to laugh long and loud. And it's such an Australian attitude too (think of the young men sharing jokes in the trenches) . You move your pen with a light touch and quite a lot of poetic brilliance too. I was particularly taken with: 'it wasn't what I failed which made the grade but how I lived with such certainty' Great piece. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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4/19/2024 2:58:10 AM # 1.0.0.1119
May I just agree with Alison's comment - it is the lightness of a skilful pen which makes this piece brilliant.