Poetry
Mussels
By Talisker
31 July 2007
Tiree Moments 2007

I bought mussels

Pickled in a jar

I had a need

To get the sea inside me too

But time and vinegar

Had taken it from them

They were like an old photograph

Of another sea

 

Oli 31/07/07

Reviews

Written by Fledermaus (4146 comments posted) 31st July 2007
Mmmm... mussels, just ate them yesterday, yet of course they should be fresh, not pickled, otherwise you get that effect, which is a nice metaphor though...

Written by Livinginanattic (473 comments posted) 31st July 2007
Enjoyed this. I like the comparison with the old photograph. 
 
Cheers.

Written by Phil (8763 comments posted) 1st August 2007
Of the set, I think this is my favourite. The attempt to absorb part of your surroundings - and then disappointment. Vinegar/bitterness can rob of of much. 
 
Phil.

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