To the Streams in Vessels

They came in vessels,
relatives of a culture
borne to travel under
pressure. Fluid & mobile,

beneath the banner
of orange or red
(or maybe red and white)
held in cells, complete &
whole, & of a type not seen.

Running hot & cold,
passing the test
without disease,
a pleasing work un-clotted

or spotted.

Take this to the bank
& you can count on this -
your survival does not rely
on donors or diamonds.
Your circulation will not be restricted.


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Wriiten to "Quickly's Winter Doldrums" - Jan. 25, 2016:

Trees, Kings, Jump Rope Chants

 

Sorry I’m a bit late this morning (or afternoon).
Let’s try this.
Make a list of things that share some attribute. A list of white things, maybe. Or wooden things. Things that roll. Fragile things. You’ll come up with something, and it’ll be cool.
Pick two or three to build your piece with. It can be ABOUT something else entirely, if you like–with your list-y bits only there for decor or contrast, whatever.
BUT. HOWEVER. OH, YEAH:
Don’t (directly) mention the attribute your items have in common.