Showing the earthly value of a metaphysical poetess. Defined as work characterized by the inventive use of conceits. In literature, a conceit is an extended metaphor with a complex logic that governs a poetic passage or entire poem. By juxtaposing, usurping and manipulating images and ideas in surprising ways, a conceit invites the reader into a more sophisticated understanding of an object of comparison. Here, Sweetwater shares human experiences that she describes in terms of an outsized metaphor.
Thinker's Pose
pigeon left a white speck
upon a maghrehbi kaftan loose-fitting neck
disgruntled hyena angry with a seed to plant
haut-couture red carpet moroccan fashion designers chant
baobab planted into the ground upside down
green five-finger leaves mini mango velvety brown
gray bark wrinkled like an elephant's skin
easily identified by the swollen trunk 3000 years in
the older it gets the darker it becomes
endangered threat signing the oath minus the thumbs
branches whipping precursor to the storm
giraffe browsing and nesting-hole survelliance quorum
mother nature gives us her undying loyalty
dissemination and evolution the kaftan a cultural symbol of royalty
brocade wears the charade sewn with gold metallic thread at the fray
gladiator sandals walk the runway treading empathy on red carpet day
pigeon left a white speck
karma and zen reward life's trek
turmoil uproots the mind
tranquility leaves duplicity behind
Martin Powers wanted an ironing board for Christmas. Instead, he got . . . Matthew Kieler, a non-returnable gift, but a gift that kept on giving. A powerful tale of survival, compassion and unapologetic love in the time of AIDS.
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