Sunday, April 4, 2010

Mag 8


A mystic globe
entraps a futile struggle
between a man
and a Roc.

Or is it a Phoenix Bird,
rising from the ashes
of the man’s
campfire?

I gaze at the scene,
unfolding its miniature terror,
and I wonder . . .

What bird is this?

What dreams are these?

What is this thing?

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And, Willow, thanks for driving me crazy with this prompt!
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26 comments:

  1. http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.comApril 4, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    A lovely response to this Magpie prompt!

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  2. CatalystApril 4, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Thank you, CLL.

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  3. Tess KincaidApril 4, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    You're welcome Mr. C. I do aim to please! :^)

    I like to think the mysterious bird as a Phoenix, full of wonder and terror. Well done!

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  4. CatalystApril 4, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Thanks, pal, though I don't think this was one of my best.

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  5. LisaApril 4, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I like that the egg with the painted scene is an egg with a painted scene in your piece and you are contemplating it's meaning. I like the approach. :)

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  6. CatalystApril 4, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Sorry to disappoint, Lisa, but until I read some of the other approaches, I thought it was a glass globe!

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  7. Tumblewords:April 4, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    So many questions escape this globe. I love the provocative feel of this, the wonder and imagery.

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  8. CatalystApril 4, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Why, thank you Tumblewords. Your words mean a lot.

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  9. KatherineApril 4, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Being in a state of wonderment can only be a good thing Catalyst! It keeps the grey matter working & neurons firing. I liked your take on the prompt.

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  10. joannaApril 5, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Catalyst

    "So we started with some delicious deviled eggs."

    Is that what you did with the egg at the campfire?

    Nice take on the prompt -- Dreaming and Musing -- a true poem at heart...

    Joanny

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  11. chiccorealApril 5, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Wow, you can switch from short story to poetry with much ease and excellence. Love your vision!

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  12. Angie MuresanApril 5, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Very nicely done! Those are indeed some crazy dreams.

    www.angiemuresan.com

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  13. CatalystApril 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Katherine - Yes, Willow does keep me working (struggling!). Thanks.

    Joanny - Ha! Thanks for your comment.

    Jane - Hmmm, I don't know about those words "ease and excellence" but wothehell, I'll accept it. Thank you!

    Angie - Crazy, indeed. Thanks!

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  14. MahaApril 5, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    It was beautifully written

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  15. CatalystApril 5, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Why, thank you, Maha!

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  16. Brian MillerApril 5, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    haha. love it. this one made me a bit crazy as well...though easter helped, eggs and all. nicely done.

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  17. steviewrenApril 6, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Haha I'm right there with you! I'm wondering if I should recognize the scene and therefore understand the significance of it on the egg. Alas, my education lacked terribly in the classics.

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  18. CatalystApril 6, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Steviewren - Don't feel bad - I didn't even realize it was an egg!

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  19. JudyApril 6, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Very nice thoughts there, Cat. Makes me want to read it over again.

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  20. Jennifer MorrisonApril 6, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Oh I wondered about that scene and that bird. I like your articulting of the wonder.

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  21. Peter GouldingApril 6, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    I'm with Stevie here, bemoaning my lack of education.
    This was a very thought-provoking piece. Not much sign of a struggle!!

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  22. Kat MortensenApril 6, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Absolutely - Me too!

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  23. CatalystApril 6, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Have at it, Judy. I keep re-reading it and I'm still not sure I understand it!

    Jennifer - Wonder is the word!

    Peter - Aren't we all?

    Poetikat - Seems like a lot of us in this boat!

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  24. Kathryn Stripling ByerApril 6, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Hmmmm, now that I look more closely---I'm terrified, too!
    Thanks, Catalyst, for your powers of observation.

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  25. CatalystApril 6, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Kathryn - you flatter me!

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  26. MeggieApril 8, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I read with admiration! Well done.

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