The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poem Thread, 9/30/07

[BlueIris]

"Raw Material"

When I finished my first novel
two nervous ex-boyfriends wanted
to know if they’d be recognizable
as characters. Both held their breaths
while I pretended to think
as though I'd already forgotten the plot
I'd devised. After they'd been through enough
discomfort, I told each
of them no. One had turned out
to be gay and hadn't yet
told his parents. The other
inflicted torture
with blatant infidelities.
Neither had faith in my survival
beyond them. Neither suspects
I’ll write second or third novels.

—Denise Duhamel

[BlueIris]

1. Kick.

[libodem]

2. good poem

but the real reason I wanted to post was to tell you that despite the time of year I have a pale Blue Iris blooming out where the roses are along the front walk. I think of Blue Iris on DU when I see it.:hi:

[BlueIris]

3. Awwwww. That is AWESOME.

Thanks!

[BlueIris]

4. Kick.