Carpet. What a great word, used in so many different ways.
Where does this word take you?
This week, I read and heard the word carpet in many different settings. It’s an interesting phenomena, the RAS in action! What we focus on, seems to appear!
If you would like to share an hour that explores poems and words, and opens up and expands ideas, we’d love you to join in with our discussions.
Next week’s word is ‘online’ or ‘booklet’ or both!
Hope to see you there.
Where does this word take you?
This week, I read and heard the word carpet in many different settings. It’s an interesting phenomena, the RAS in action! What we focus on, seems to appear!
If you would like to share an hour that explores poems and words, and opens up and expands ideas, we’d love you to join in with our discussions.
Next week’s word is ‘online’ or ‘booklet’ or both!
Hope to see you there.
Carpet Things
Looking at my carpet
reminds me of so many
momentous things.
Remembering when as a child
I too rode through the sky on
Aladdin’s magical carpet in style.
A childish game comes to mind
rubbing my socks creating static
touching a door knob
to see a spark of some kind.
Through to my teenage antics
reprimanded and hauled
on the carpet for being so wrong.
Then there were those decisions
that were laid on the carpet
that others considered
did not meet their targets.
Throughout my career
I was pulled on the carpet
by superiors or peers
for being in trouble.
I care not to remember
how many times
I tried to sweep and
forget my mistakes
to make them go away
and disappear under the carpet.
At times I have felt
like the remnants
from left over carpets.
Looking at my carpet
reminds me of so many
momentous things.
PJR18.11.2024
Saved Red Carpet Moment
That floral dress fits you perfectly But instead of high heels
You matched it with a pair of white sneakers Instead of walking elegantly on that red carpet
You chose to bounce in Beaming with your sweet and cute smile
You created a moment
A moment when we all felt your spirit
A breath of fresh air I would never forget
Full of life and innocence
You were like a fairy from a forest Busy greeting your beloved guests in your back garden
If we all have the courage Be true to ourselves
Showing the most authentic side to this world
Will we see many more interesting colours?
XQZ 18/11/24
You matched it with a pair of white sneakers Instead of walking elegantly on that red carpet
You chose to bounce in Beaming with your sweet and cute smile
You created a moment
A moment when we all felt your spirit
A breath of fresh air I would never forget
Full of life and innocence
You were like a fairy from a forest Busy greeting your beloved guests in your back garden
If we all have the courage Be true to ourselves
Showing the most authentic side to this world
Will we see many more interesting colours?
XQZ 18/11/24
My Carpet Ride
I’ve always loved the feel of carpet
Soft, pure in texture
Varied in colour
To describe all sorts of coverings
That bring me comfort
On such a day
I long to stay and immerse
It feels like play
Away from the discomfort of life’s verse
Perhaps the expression
‘Sweep it under the carpet’
Hits a mark
When I’m on my carpet ride
I have not a care in the world
I see the colour, hear the music
Feel the magic
Perhaps it’s a blanket that covers
And hides
The pain of what else resides
On the other side
Of it all
Or perhaps it’s just
How it’s meant to be
Different views and cues
For me to peruse
As I cruise through
My life…
TLaB 18/11/24
Soft, pure in texture
Varied in colour
To describe all sorts of coverings
That bring me comfort
On such a day
I long to stay and immerse
It feels like play
Away from the discomfort of life’s verse
Perhaps the expression
‘Sweep it under the carpet’
Hits a mark
When I’m on my carpet ride
I have not a care in the world
I see the colour, hear the music
Feel the magic
Perhaps it’s a blanket that covers
And hides
The pain of what else resides
On the other side
Of it all
Or perhaps it’s just
How it’s meant to be
Different views and cues
For me to peruse
As I cruise through
My life…
TLaB 18/11/24
Nature’s Gift
The land so arid
Crops are dry
The outback pipeline
Is all abuzz
These past few years
Have been such a blast
Of disappointments
From the past
The smell of rain is in the air
Praying for a carpet of nimbus clouds
To envelop the land
Bringing pelting rain
To soak deep into the soil
To celebrate after so much toil
CCon 18th Nov 24