“Albany Bulb” by Nine Volt Heart
This was written for Poefusion’s Monday Mural prompt this week. Enjoy.
-Nicole
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she gazes heavenward
frozen, arms stretched to the sky
she was constructed here
a garbage golem
a junk-formed Abraham
pleading for the life
of her little strand of land
whoever left her here
knows
the clock is ticking
and soon
one form of garbage
may replace another
where will the landfill be
that houses the junk produced
by another wanton strip mall beast?
at least Lot’s wife
was allowed the sparse dignity
to become a salt pillar statue
what will become of her
this garbage supplicant
pleading for the life
of Albany Bulb?
Written 8/10/08
© 2008 Nicole Nicholson. All Rights Reserved.
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This is great. Love the connection you made between the picture and the true life struggles of Albany Bulb. And, I also liked the comparison of Lot’s Wife to the sculpture. Nice job. Have a great night.
I hope something can be done to save Albany Bulb as the artwork that I have seen in pictures is beautiful.
oh i love this… when i saw that photo,, i really liked it,, and what you have done with it here is really stellar!!!!
You have a prophetic voice in this poem. I enjoyed the old testement flavor you brought in to emphasize its prophetic nature.
I have not forgotten everyone, I have been reading your comments, I have just been really busy….thank you for dropping by and leaving your thoughts.
I, too, hope that Albany Bulb can be saved.
-Nicole