Friday, July 25, 2008

Go Fish

It's Poetry Friday! Sometimes while searching for a particular poem I'll come across another one, totally different in style and subject, and jot it down for a future PF post. While searching for poems about fish (I took the boys to an aquarium Tuesday), I somehow came across this poem by Jo McDougall. It has absolutely nothing to do with fish. But it really speaks to me. It says that I'm easily distracted. And it also brings to mind people, leaders, followers, expectations, disappointments, fantasy, reality, magic, logic, and truth.

What We Need by Jo McDougall

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11 comments:

tollesons4him said...

I love reading all the poems you choose to post. Thanks for sharing these. Have a wonderful weekend

Jennifer said...

You've been tagged! See my post here http://happilyeverafterland.typepad.com/happilyeverafterland/2008/07/the-peace-proce.html

Jenn said...

I love reading all your poems! Have a great weekend! I left you an award on my page @ www.bobandjenns.blogspot.com

ali said...

LeAnn--Awww, thanks! Sometimes I wonder if I'm being a nerd!

Jennifer--I'm it?! Thanks!

Jenn--Thank you! Now get back to work unpacking boxes, missy!

Judy said...

Loved the poem! And, no, you are not at all nerdy!

Celeste said...

What a beautiful poem. Gives me a chance to do what I like best. Think.

Kristen Andrews said...

if only i could write some cool poetry!

ali said...

Judy--If you say so:)

Celeste--It's a nice break from reading Thomas the Tank Engine!

Kristen--Get in line! Mine would end up sounding silly!

HappyHourSue said...

Love the poem - it reminded me (in the literal sense) of Water for Elephants. But I get the deeper meaning.

Brittany said...

I do love your poems, they give me perspective in the few moments of silence I get.

ali said...

Sue--I've got that book on my shelf and I can't wait to read it! I've heard a lot of good things about it.

Brittany--Thanks Brittany! I admit that while typing I sometimes lapse into Dr. Suess!