The Forest, and Other Shorts
by Darryl Price
I am not the
largest animal
in the forest
because the
forest itself
is an animal
but I am the
only thing the
shape of me
Faerie
She was tiny and bright and
when I touched her glowing parts
I received a shake of electricity that
made me question my humanity.
Lunch
I've noticed a lot
of sparrows eat french
fries. I like fries.
And I like sparrows.
Poem IV
You're wonderful. I'm glad I
don't have to put up with you..
Sex
Your toes
in that shoe
make more
sense to me
than God.
Sleepy Bare
me belly
am full
but still
so fraid
Details
The monster
waiting to happen
will be given every
opportunity
to manifest.
Snow
Falling I am not
Falling I am not falling I am not falling
Falling down am not
Down am not down
am not falling down
I am
Not not not not not not
Falling I am I
am I
am
not
falling
down am not
not
not
not
not
not
not not
Soon
as people
say they
don't like something
people
try to shove
it on them
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Author's Note
Recently I've been experimenting with a shorter form. Here are some first examples. I've written dozens of these things now. The point is to not complicate the essence, but to let it be itself. I quite like the results. It seems pure to me. But it's harder to do than it looks. Still I'm glad these came out the way they did.
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True dat...
I really like this. Finding identity. Great idea. *
Love the simplicity of this, Darryl.
Thanks. This gave me a smile.
I love the idea that the forest is also an animal.
Sharp piece. I like.
Loved Faerie. *
These are great, Darryl!
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In the forest is the kind of poetic philosophy I needed just today, thank you.
I particularly like "In the Forest," "Details," and "Snow." *