Fame
I’ve traced an arc around the world.
I’ve cut a path into the air.
You’ll find the flag I fly unfurled
on the seabed. And while you’re there,
look for the fish that speak my name.
I’ve sifted gold out of the rock,
but winning is a futile game
without an umpire or a clock
to mark the hour, to say I’ve won.
I’ve lingered on – I am sincere –
and thought of what I haven’t done.
I’ve heaved a sigh. I’ve shed a tear.
Fame
Fun poem with a relevant perspective. Unfurl the flag!Hi Phil,
Glad you enjoyed this! Lots of persona poems in this MS., as here. Fame I suspect is a two-edged sword, but I would enjoy more folks reading my poetry! Though I always value your take.
The fish are fun, aren’t they? And best of luck with the e zines!
Cheers,
John
Glad you enjoyed this! Lots of persona poems in this MS., as here. Fame I suspect is a two-edged sword, but I would enjoy more folks reading my poetry! Though I always value your take.
The fish are fun, aren’t they? And best of luck with the e zines!
Cheers,
John
Hi Phil, hi Morph,
Phil - what a splendid trinity! I'm old and forgetful these days, but if I can remember that, I'll quote it with your permission.
Morph - a fine song and video! And very apt. I'd not heard of Lily Allen, so thank you.
CHeers,
John
Phil - what a splendid trinity! I'm old and forgetful these days, but if I can remember that, I'll quote it with your permission.
Morph - a fine song and video! And very apt. I'd not heard of Lily Allen, so thank you.
CHeers,
John
John, I'm surprised at that because when I arrived at Boston airport around the time this song was charting I heard it played on local radio on the shuttle bus so I concluded she must have a presence on the other side of the pond. Similarly, in Hawaii there were frequent Adele and One Direction numbers ringing out wherever we went.
