Normandy - Lost In Translation Poem by Lori Boulard

Normandy - Lost In Translation

Rating: 5.0


Lulled by bells
of cathedrals and cattle,
my mind turns left
down a road out of town,
probably lost
so far from Paris
pollution and I think
of something worth
writing, give up
the best seat
in the house and slink
off to a corner
for a pen, quickly,
before the words jumble
like a license plate number
after a hit and run.

I always write
alone, like an injured
animal afraid
that if I hesitate,
that speeding car
might back up and return
to finish me off.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Danny Reynolds 15 June 2006

Love this Lori. Know the moment and wonder just how many got away! Danny 10

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Esther Leclerc 15 June 2006

Ah, you are not alone in this, Lori! Love this 'of the moment' poem. Esther : ]

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Declan McHenry 15 June 2006

Whoa! Excellent contemplative piece Lori.

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Raymond Wright 02 September 2007

I once found myself writing in a tube station in London simply because I couldn't wait another second to record my thoughts. You have captured that need so gracefully and beautifully! A standout poem! ~Ray

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fanniesson - 16 October 2006

you nailed it gonna give you that that feeling one gets when you have to get it down, now before you forget

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Carolynn Shaw 15 July 2006

Lori, Really enjoyed this poem. Think John has a point about 'racing words'. Nonetheless good work! Carolynn

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John Kay 22 June 2006

Lori...I like the revision, but I think there is still a problem with 'racing words.' John

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John Kay 16 June 2006

Lori...the last two stanzas are great-really. Maybe you could cut the first three, which are interesting, but not nearly as powerful. I would say 'races away...' Your finger touched the gold on this one....take care, John

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