All In A Day's Work Poem by Douglas Scotney

Douglas Scotney

Douglas Scotney

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Resides in Adelaide

All In A Day's Work

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There was a strong wind
blowing between the buildings,
but instead of taking shelter inside
he lashed himself to a post
to treat those watching inside;

treat most took as taunt,
but inspired by Romance
watched him take his chance.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
variation on a Turner legend
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Cynthia Buhain-baello 05 July 2013

Intense and very engaging write, the usual escape most of us do.

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Raj Arumugam 01 July 2013

love the way the poem combines what may seem trivial with more profound social issues, the literal with the figurative...rich and very insightful, Douglas

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Karen Sinclair 15 May 2013

this made me smile... i visioned the taunt faces inside...fearing the worst and wondered if he met that dreadful point of regret.... well placed and enjoyable...tyvm

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Douglas Scotney

Douglas Scotney

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Resides in Adelaide
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