Poetry from Julie Jordan Scott: He Can't Abstract Me

September 21, 2014

He Can't Abstract Me - A Magpie Tales inspired Poem

I can still see my feet.

My strong cup of coffee waits for me.

At home, I will drink it.

One step after one step through this creek.

I remembered my galoshes.

I can still see my feet.

I clear my hair away from my eyes.

I can still see my feet.

Chin down but not for long.

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The human subject of this poem called to become the voice of the poem. She helped remind me how much I love writing fictional poetry in someone (or something else's) voice. Thank you to Tess Kincaid at Magpie Tales with her ongoing Sunday visual poetry prompts. I know it must get draining to her - so special kudos and warm hug to you, dear Tess. Inspired by the image? Write, link up, comment other poets for their efforts. You'll be delighted by the wide variety of poems that appear.

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Comments

"Chin down but not for long.'

"Not for long" for me sets the tone for this, for indeed, this woman is stronger than he who would try to define, to limit her. Well written and captured.

Posted by: Ginny Brannan | September 21, 2014 at 08:28 AM

I like the message here: One step at a time. Don't look too far ahead.

Posted by: Theresa Milstein | September 22, 2014 at 07:10 PM

I completely feel this!

Posted by: Karen S. | September 23, 2014 at 08:51 AM

Adore the word galoshes...was hoping someone would use it!

Posted by: Tess Kincaid | September 24, 2014 at 09:04 AM

perfect repetition, love the strong & hopeful tone!

Posted by: Chrissa | September 24, 2014 at 02:21 PM

I can still see my feet.

Love how you symbolically hold your ground through this sentence :)

Posted by: Karishma | September 28, 2014 at 11:55 AM

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