Friday, March 29, 2013

Gestalt Man


Image from gestaltproject.com

His eyes are filled with far away -
with wind and clouds and scorching sun.

His lips can spit a curse to kill
or kiss away nightmares.

His hands have touched fire
and death and life too;
still they are so tender.

His voice is music
in a minor key
that I could listen to for years.


Written for G-man's FF55.
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29 comments:

  1. g-manMarch 29, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Acht du Lieber ....
    To read about Gestalt, I must get in the
    proper Weltonschauung!!!
    Great post Frau Bach
    Loved your Wagnerian 55
    You always the Frosting on my 55 Cake
    Have a Kick Ass Holiday Week End
    Galen

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  2. g-manMarch 29, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    I'll call Spades, and I'll go alone!!!!!

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  3. Other MaryMarch 29, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Thanks G-man - to get in the proper frame of mind perhaps you need to have a bock beer or two! :o)

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  4. Brian MillerMarch 29, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    what is gman doing with his weltonschauung?

    ha

    i like, mary...the rather yin yang of the verses, each holding the power life/death...kiss/kill...the last bit on the song you could listen to for hours...smiles...i like that...

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  5. Yvonne OsborneMarch 30, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Mary, Is this 55? It feels like so much more. From the opening line, which I love btw, to the ending stanza, this is dreamy in a wide-awake way!

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    1. Other MaryMarch 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

      Oh Yvonne, it's 56! I was sure it was 55, but just checked again. Thank you for your very, very nice comment. :o)

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  6. TALONMarch 30, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Don't touch a word - it's wonderful! And you'll laugh, but I was thinking of those beer commercials for Dos Equis "the most interesting man in the world". He now has a rival! :)

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    1. Other MaryMarch 30, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Hahahaha - I couldn't help it, you made me laugh. Thanks!

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    2. JazzbumpaMarch 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM

      Gestalt man doesn't drink often
      but when he does . . .

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    3. Other MaryMay 7, 2013 at 10:47 PM

      Heeheehee!

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  7. Pat HattMarch 30, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Two sides to the same coin you surely ajoin, nicely done, under your sun.

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  8. JazzbumpaMarch 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Yes there is so much pull in opposite directions
    till it settles down in quiet at the end

    Why does minor key music seems so much more profound?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szzsK_BeJGQ

    Cheers!
    JzB

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    1. Other MaryMarch 30, 2013 at 12:42 PM

      I'm not sure JB - I have always been drawn to minor music.

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  9. hedgewitchMarch 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    I love this, Mary. The whole thing, but the middle and end especially.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Very cool. Really quite wonderful. I don't know = gestalt always feels quite scary! But yes healing. thanks. k.

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    1. Other MaryMarch 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      I think gestalt is scary because it's so German-sounding. Thanks!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Slick minimalism without seeming minimal. ~Mary

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  12. Other MaryMarch 30, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Hey thanks Mary. Hope you're well.

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  13. limeMarch 30, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    a bit haunting and mysterious!

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  14. Kay L. DaviesMarch 31, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    An exquisite write, Mary. I love the ending.
    K

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    1. Other MaryApril 1, 2013 at 12:34 PM

      Thank you Kay, I've always liked minor key music. :o)

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  15. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I have shared this on my poetry page because it's just wonderful!

    https://www.facebook.com/AmberlyOrlando

    I will be subscribing to your blog and look forward to seeing more of your work.

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    1. Other MaryApril 2, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      Thanks Amberly! I'll have a look, and I appreciate the follow!

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  16. Beth WinterApril 2, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I know that it is only my imagination but I believe you have written my father into a poem. This is stunning, sis.

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    1. Other MaryApril 2, 2013 at 10:31 PM

      Thanks sis, I'm so glad you found dad in this. (hug)

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