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I Am
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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Thoughts inspired by a recent exhibition in London by French artist, Annette Messager.


I AM


a universe of the everyday –
of identity and desire:

practical, trickster,
peddler, lover;

gap-toothed montage
of photos, string, knives
and soft toys;

bearer of no message
on well-oiled
yet squeaky wheels.

Consider me French,
winds of billowing consonants
aimed across a narrow strait,
walking t/sm/all,
defying customs;

a je(u) of many “mes”,
of the solemn-eyed child
and the fully-grown delinquent;

each throw of the dice
odds-on with a world
of contest, chance,
mimicry and muddle.

My je(u) has no rules,
no aims, no consequences:

all you do is p(ar)lay.



 

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 Reviews of "I Am"
Reviewed by Jerry Engler
Reviewed on September 29, 2009
I don't know why, and you'll have to excuse me for it, but your poem brought to mind a BBC comedy I just saw on American PBS where the old Brit gentleman and his French counterpart thoroughly enjoyed each other, and connected on a number of topics. Then as he turned away, the ancient Englishman mumbled out loud, "Bloody Frog." I guess this pops out of me because you employed humor here along with strong symbols of identity. I truly appreciate the intelligence that went into this creation, and I will be contemplating it for a while. Don't we have wonderful minds to make such connections?........Jerry
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 26, 2009
So clever and meaningful, Kate. Truly a gem of a write that says so much "Kate." I love it. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on September 25, 2009
So unique, love the word play! Great pen, Kate!
Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on September 23, 2009
No matter the subject matter, your words always shine. Enjoyed.
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks
Reviewed on September 23, 2009
Glory be...the humorous side of our Kate shines through very well in this imaginitive verse! So enjoy the word-play of a "...fully-grown delinquent"!! (I now see you jumping in a mud[dle]-puddle :o) DE-lightful read, dear friend...
Blessings and Love - Micke
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
This is fun and playful. Another great poem from you, Kate. Hugs,
Sheila
Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
Look at you going Nessie on us...with a french twist (french braid?) (french toast?)... love it all, but Kate, that "billowing consonants" line stunned me.

YOU ROCK! --Charlie
Reviewed by Ted Bossis
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
You are always (all_inn)ovel~Ted
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
jest interplay of words ...luv the playful construction of this poem ...
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
Nice writing sweet lady..love how you write this..well done indeed...stay safe and well..Hugss
Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
Wonderful! I love the word-play in this one, Kate.
Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
Such a careful construction, deconstruction and reconstruction of a (seemingly?) playful world.

Axilea
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
love this collection of you!
Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
You, your poem and the mention of Ms. Messager in one mêlée contrives the word COLLAGE, of things, of ideas, of emotions.
Trés bien!

Georg

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
A certain joie de vivre in these words of celebration, Kate - marvelous!!!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Kate, I love the imagery and your fun with words!
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Always a joy to visualize you smiling, laughing and enjoying life, great writing...

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Getting cutesy with the wordage, my friend / You can stand as tall as the next one when it comes to your delightful, somber, insane, whatever poetry. You cannot be pigeonholed into any corner of the poetical landscape, you delve into the abstract as well as the grim and the NOW. Stand. Clap. Clap. Take a bow. Corny? Yeah. I don't care. Take another bow.
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
I'll have to add a little oil to my noodle for this montage of confusion in a world where it fits nicely in place.
Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Kate, You Are (if you'll pardon my poor attempt at French) magnifique.
It's fun to watch you have fun. -gene.
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Kate,
Playful and serious, light and deep, you combine all excellently in flowing images, an exclusive Kate montage.

John
Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Love the word play in this...
Your poetry made me think of France & of my excursion there a few years back with my daughter, Ahna. Which brought me full circle to think about what and who she is today... and reminded me that life is short, and full of unexpected surprises--not all of which are good. (Ahna is struggling with what may be serious health issues which are hopefully being diagnosed this week...but is 8 hours away from home.)
We dream of playing and living life to the fullest, but when confronted with those little unpleasant twists that life throws at us we learn to be thankful for the little blessings we have...that of just living and loving and family and friends.
Thanks for your perspective...

Cryssa
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Love it Kate, you always do such wonderful imagery and now you are throwing in word play and language play...well none mes amis...
hugs
fee
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