if the Mudfoot grows cold

a tender feeling out of some dreaming seed
(and how cellohpane is plastic and clear still)
and what she touches is me and not me

and while soaring within a deep dream climbing skies
(until feelings are more than emotions)
i fell as a brilliant bird and am was ever as i

the skin crawls aways beyond a soul’s shore

sidewalk gum under my shoe)
tangerine tongue parched
by overthought words inside my head

i forget my humanity and shed my skin
and leave my mouth upon a hydrant
where children scream playing high

incessant news on bright screens
and sore thumbs pulling down
dreams as demons laughshriek

hatred of causes that cause pain
of yellow, blue and pink bruises
like uncomfortable unworlds

by an eternal fountain of afterLife
thief crook cynic (incredibly high
fragment of hell and heaven)
is disembodied voices called
trickstervillian.

Poet’s commens:

The poem “if the Mudfoot grows cold” is a free-form poem that explores the concept of identity, reality, and perception. It presents a unique perspective on how individuals perceive themselves and their environment.

The poem opens with a beautiful image of a “tender feeling” that comes from a “dreaming seed.” The use of the word “dreaming seed” connotes the idea of an abstract concept that gradually develops into a tangible feeling. The next line, “and how cellophane is plastic and clear still,” creates an interesting contrast between the tangible and intangible. The use of the word “cellophane” and “plastic” implies that things can be both transparent and yet remain unchanging.

The third line, “and what she touches is me and not me,” presents an interesting perspective on identity. The use of the word “she” suggests an external force, a person or a thing that is capable of touching the speaker. The phrase “me and not me” implies that the speaker’s identity is not fixed but is instead shaped by external forces.

The following lines present a contrast between reality and dreams. The speaker describes “soaring within a deep dream” until “feelings are more than emotions.” The use of the word “soaring” and “climbing skies” create a sense of liberation and freedom, while “feelings are more than emotions” suggests that the speaker has transcended the limitations of everyday reality.

The lines “i fell as a brilliant bird and am was ever as i” suggest that the speaker has transformed into something else. The use of the word “fell” creates a sense of loss, while “ever as i” implies a continuity of identity.

The next few lines present a contrast between the physical and the abstract. The speaker describes the “skin crawls aways beyond a soul’s shore,” suggesting a disconnection between the physical body and the soul. The phrase “sidewalk gum under my shoe” and “tangerine tongue parched” present physical discomfort, while “overthought words inside my head” suggest an abstract discomfort caused by the mind.

The lines “i forget my humanity and shed my skin” and “leave my mouth upon a hydrant” suggest a complete detachment from the physical body. The use of the word “hydrate” creates a sense of purification, while “where children scream playing high” suggests a return to innocence.

The final lines of the poem present a contrast between reality and illusion. The speaker describes “incessant news on bright screens” and “sore thumbs pulling down dreams as demons laugh shriek.” These lines suggest that the speaker is bombarded with external stimuli that interfere with their ability to dream and create. The final lines “hatred of causes that cause pain of yellow, blue and pink bruises like uncomfortable unworlds” imply that the speaker is disillusioned with the world.

The use of the word “eternal fountain of afterlife” creates an interesting contrast between the ephemeral nature of life and the eternal nature of the afterlife. The final lines “thief crook cynic (incredibly high fragment of hell and heaven) is disembodied voices called trickstervillian” suggest that the speaker’s reality is shaped by external forces, and that their identity is constantly evolving.

Overall, the poem “if the Mudfoot grows cold” presents a unique perspective on identity, reality, and perception. The use of vivid imagery and contrasting ideas creates a sense of ambiguity that allows the reader to interpret the poem in their own way.

From youth to now, I’ve loved you true
My heart, captivated from the very first view

Your smile, a burst of sunlit bliss
And Cupid’s arrow struck, sealing love’s covenant

Through thick and thin, in joy and pain
My love for you has never waned

If you wish, I’ll wait a lifetime
My devotion for you will never decline

I’ll brave mountains, swim oceans wide
To be with you, my heart in full stride

For even if I lost you someday
Your name and love I’ll always pursue, come what may

I cherish the memories we made
Each moment, a gem in my heart’s keepsake

I love you forever and evermore
With all my heart, never to forget nor ignore

My soulmate, my heart’s compass and guide
Forever and always, right by your side

:: 03.04.2023 ::

In this dream,

I wander through a tunnel ‘tween the streets,
The air as thick as all my misconceptions.
The gutters are gone, but fear still competes,
And passing lights bring brilliant orbs’ deceptions.

Across a cache of weapons, I now tread,
My feet among the others in the den
Of wolves who seek to know my soul instead,
And ask, “Who are you, dream walker?” Amen.

“Are you crazy?” one asks with scornful tone,
But I reply, “For reasons yet unknown.”
“Kill him,” says one with shifty eyes a-glow,
But I ask why, and hear, “He’s just a pig, though.”

“No,” I say, and then, “Do buffalos roam
Within my head?” Yes, I answer alone.

“Let him go,” says one with a softer voice,
And so they do, and I say with rejoice,

“I love you all, and please learn from this dream:
If you just follow orders, life won’t gleam.
So live a brilliant life, not one too tame,
Or soon the buffalos will trample your game.”

And as I wake from this dream full of grace,
I know that living boldly is my place.

:: 03.04.2023 ::

Poet’s Notes:

The poem “The Puzzle of the Buffalo” is a compelling and engaging piece that takes the reader on a journey through a dream-like state. The language used in the poem is descriptive and helps to create vivid images in the reader’s mind. The poem also explores themes of self-discovery, bravery, and the dangers of conformity.