Really enjoyed this. I've been rehearsing with a double bassist friend... I know exactly what you mean. You've captured it well. Thanks.
nancy
· 2 months ago
his arms carve the sound
Kirk Livingston
· 2 months ago
This line grabs me: "His arms carve the sound, not for us, not for himself, but just because the silence must sometimes be filled with something besides words and squeaking animals."
In my work I think a lot about audience. But sometimes things just need to be said--or played. Thanks for writing.
laraj
· 2 months ago
I love the way you create these visuals that at first shock, then sort of repel (bats or mice? sheep gut? ewwww.) but then, at the end, I have a very clear picture of what you are describing.
goodwordediting
· 2 months ago
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
debtalkatthetable
· 2 months ago
I could see it, pictured arms wrapping, and the sound wrapping around the spaces.
Robert Treskillard
· 1 month ago
As always, you have great stuff here, Marcus! I need to stop by more often.
How's your book coming?
goodwordediting
· 1 month ago
The book is coming well. I'm shopping it around with an agent right now.
cindy hanson
· 1 month ago
this poem is especially nice when read out loud... It brings to a 'meta'place... set out beyond.
I also love the word renewal rather than revival.
bradleyjmoore
· 1 month ago
Hey Marcus, You lucky guy to be out there at Laity Lodge where all the cultural action is! Beautiful poem, and sounds like beautiful music. Ahh, the aesthetic life...
(PS. Would love to hear about what the book is that you are publishing. Zombies?)
goodwordediting
· 1 month ago
Laity Lodge is an incredible place. If all goes according to plan, we'll see you there soon.
Zombies is right. I have a particular affinity for zombies that I can't quite explain. At this point, book publishing is a waiting game for me. But I'll be sure to let you know details as I learn them.
jimmartin
· 1 month ago
Marcus, This is a very nice piece. I read this through several times, each time hearing and seeing what I did not hear and see before. Thanks.
All Comments
In my work I think a lot about audience. But sometimes things just need to be said--or played. Thanks for writing.
How's your book coming?
I also love the word renewal rather than revival.
(PS. Would love to hear about what the book is that you are publishing. Zombies?)
see you there soon.
Zombies is right. I have a particular affinity for zombies that I can't
quite explain. At this point, book publishing is a waiting game for me. But
I'll be sure to let you know details as I learn them.
This is a very nice piece. I read this through several times, each time hearing and seeing what I did not hear and see before. Thanks.