AUTHOR'S NOTE: Here is the poem's full text, though a contrapuntal poem is meant to be formatted in columns, as pictured above. The poem can be read vertically as 2 stand-alone poems, vertically as a complete poem, or horizontally as one complete poem.
i am a glacial echo
each brown blade of grass
crunching under my boots
reminds me
i must witness myself
for i am still here
making my way
to you
–
this morning
wears an icy armor,
the gray, yawning quiet
of november
meeting the thaw
aching to melt
wet across the moor
by noon
About the Creator
Where's the Glory?
In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
By Cathy Schieffelin5 days ago in Humor
Comments (9)
What an amazing poetry form! And you used it stunningly! Really beautiful flexible lines!
Whoa! This is amazing, Morgana. I really love this style and the imagery here is captivating <3
Whoah, I'm in love with this piece, Morgana! Vivid imagery, and such an interesting form. Brilliant job!
I came here from your other contrapuntal. what a marvelous form.
This is absolutely brilliant entry to the challenge, Morgana! It is a gossamer, subtle and deeply moving piece no matter how it is read!
Gosh this was stunning - and so damn clever too.
Oh wow! What an incredibly complex and unique form. This was as visually satisfying as it was in meaning. Bravo!
Superb! 👏👏👏
Beautiful concept, and one that you created a marvelous poem with.