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A Touch of Gonzo or A Touch of Genius

Written for Whimsygizmo: Quadrille #195 – Don’t Touch that Dial! (Stay and
Write a Poem)

You say that under the noon heat
asphalt softens and floods

and that under a moon-blanched night
asphalt hardens and dwells:

You could be wrong you know,
or, you just might have a touch of genius

...rightly, some things
need darkness for purchase

© selma

Whimsygizmo:

New to the Q? Here’s what to do: 
Touch
 those keys and pen us a poem of precisely 44 words, not counting the title,
and using some form of the word touch. When you’ve put the finishing touches on
your piece, post it to your own blog and link up using the Mr. Linky below. Then keep
in touch with your fellow wordsmiths by making your way around the blogosphere
to read and comment. The Quadrille is open all week, so be sure to touch base with
us later in the week to read and write some more! 

Still stuck? Reach down and try to touch your toes and give your endorphins a good
spike (and if you’re anything like me – your brain a good spin). 


This is how the prompt touched me.
Thanks for reading, dear ones.

Selma Martin
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This Post Has 41 Comments

  1. Sadje

    Very interesting thoughts Selma.

    1. Selma Martin

      Yeah, I don’t really know where this one originated. It was like taking dictation. 😆 thanks for reading, Sadje. Xoxo

      1. Sadje

        Always a pleasure.

    1. Selma Martin

      I hope so. Genius is genius. 🙃 stay sweet. Xoxo

  2. VJ

    Brilliant, Selma

      1. VJ

        Welcome

  3. Robbie Cheadle

    This is lovely, Selma.

  4. D.L. Finn, Author

    Love this, Selma 🙂

  5. De Jackson

    I love the juxtaposition here between the hard reality of asphalt and the soft vastness of sky. So well done.

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks so much, De, for not ridiculing me. It came as is. Glad you found value in this one. Bless you. It was a great prompt. Xo

    1. Selma Martin

      True. What would light be without darkness. Thanks for your words, kind Björn. Have a great weekend.

  6. Sunra Rainz

    Love the air of knowing behind this poem and especially the beautiful way it ends ❤️

  7. rothpoetry

    I like your take on touch. Such a great comparison. Interesting analogies.

  8. memadtwo

    Two ways at least to consider anything. (K)

  9. dorahak

    Beauty in both perspectives. ❤️

  10. rajkkhoja

    Heart touching thought. So beautiful words written in. Beautiful & Preety pic. Nice recommend the pic in poem words written.
    Thanks, Selma 🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh yes, Raj. I agree, the photo is beautiful. So happy you liked it. Xo

      1. rajkkhoja

        Yes, thank you so much,Selma! May too happy 😄!

  11. Michele Lee

    Selma, your last line is gorgeously creative! 👏🏻

  12. pvcann

    Yes indeed Selma, some things (Many things?) need darkness, I wonder as the mystics understood, that there is a beauty and refining nature of darkness.

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