Tuesday, August 16, 2011

City Scenes II: Three Observations














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mannequin me 




incomplete 
yearnings, lust 


moulded in 
memory windows 
of my vision, 


left naked 
by designers 
and imitators 
of desire. 








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enigma 



the waiting 
began.  she 

sat bronze-like, 
statuesque as 
art, 

bus shelter 
relief before 
walking a 

stoic morning 
street. 



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dilemmas 




I've known 
nice people,
read the 
postings of 
their wares; I've 


felt the talisman 
nails of history
on telephone 
poles;  I've 


seen 
the culture 
of clashings 
written and 
painted on 
street signs; I've 


listened 
to truth, 


and 
written bad 
poetry. 


Poems ©2011 R. Burnett Baker 
Photos©2011 R. Burnett Baker 
All photos taken by R. Baker, July 2011, in Toronto, Ontario. 

5 comments:

  1. In the second photo, it's really striking how the stripes on the window make her head disappear.

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  2. I love this collection of 3 poems. I'm curious where these photos were taken. The third photo is especially amusing, as it refers to poetry! I like how the form of your third poem imitates the street pole as well (and this one isn't bad poetry, imho).

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  3. These are fantastic. Enigma is my favorite out of the three. Not only is it a great photo but it has numerous opportunities. Also, I don't think you've ever written bad poetry, for I am your biggest fan:-)

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  4. Nice trio, Rick. The first one is my favorite. Great images, to accompany.

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  5. Love the pictures! Your poems are right on the money!

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