Thursday, May 17, 2018

love/hate relationship--By Carl "Papa" Palmer--United States

love/hate relationship

shaved head nose ring black beard
frayed jeans leather jacketed arms
crude tattooed right fist spells HATE
across knuckles eyes daring comment
from strangers in the full visitors room

wheel chaired sleeping mother sighs
as he wisps a stray hair from her eyes
with his left hand labeled LOVE
gently touching his lips to her cheek
smiles shyly at new friends in the room

(first published Postcard Poem and Prose)

Carl "Papa" Palmer of University Place, WA is retired military, retired FAA, now just plain retired without wristwatch, cell phone, alarm clock or Facebook friend. Carl is a Hospice volunteer and president of The Tacoma Writers Club.

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13 comments:

  1. Carl Papa PalmerMay 18, 2018 at 5:55 AM

    First impressions of "Them" and "US" erased

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  2. pdfrenchMay 18, 2018 at 9:24 AM

    Wow, this is an excelllent piece, I really enjoyed it a lot, thanks for sharing Carl.

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    1. Carl Papa PalmerMay 25, 2018 at 9:40 AM

      I'm glad you like this one, Peggy. If you get the chance take a look at the POSTCARD POETRY AND PROSE page. They take your poem, find the perfect picture and put them in the form of a postcard on their website. I have three there so far.
      With your talent, Peggy, you'll have way more than that!

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  3. Jack HorneMay 18, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    very clever & thought provoking

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    1. Carl Papa PalmerMay 25, 2018 at 9:42 AM

      Thanks, Jack, sometimes watching strangers is a poem itself. In this case, can't judge a book by the cover

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  4. UnknownMay 19, 2018 at 4:58 AM

    Dear "Papa" Carl,
    I enjoyed this word painted love scene.
    You painted it very well.
    Knight Writer

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    1. Carl Papa PalmerMay 25, 2018 at 9:45 AM

      I am honored, Knight Rider, you like this one, sometimes less is more, a short poem that is...

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  5. UnknownMay 19, 2018 at 10:30 AM

    Thank you, Carl, it's always a pleasure to read your work!

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Carl Papa PalmerMay 25, 2018 at 9:47 AM

      We write what we see, or think we see, or what we want to see
      (With Papa anyway) Thanks, Inge, you rock!

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  6. David FoxMay 19, 2018 at 7:38 PM

    Carl,
    A great poem. I see your poems in "Pancakes in Heaven" all the time. You are a great writer. I hope to read many more of your works here and over there.
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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    1. Carl Papa PalmerMay 25, 2018 at 9:51 AM

      PANCAKES IN HEAVEN, another example of a place for poetry not insulting, demeaning or being so obscure the reader must interpret or guess. Thank you, David. It takes one to know one.

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  7. Creative InspirationsMay 21, 2018 at 6:59 AM

    Hi Carl. I appreciate the validity and passion of your poem. A very nice write. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings!

    -MJ
    (www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)

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    1. Carl Papa PalmerMay 25, 2018 at 9:54 AM

      Thank you, Maurice, I've visited your BLOG many times through Pancakes in Heaven. I love your messages, I'm glad you see the message in my poetry

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