Thursday, June 20, 2013

IGWRT's - Get Listed "Transparent"


Transparent

A playground punk
careens with speed
down a slippery slope,
sports a James Dean pout
when told to "SLow DOwn!",

a tattooed rebel
with energy explosive
his mother agrees.

He scrapes, clutches
bloody knees, tears glisten,
unshed, slyly glances her way,

observes tenderness
and drops the act,
becomes the sweet little boy
his mother needs.

by Margaret Bednar, June 20, 2013

This is for Imaginary Garden with Real Toad's "Get Listed" with host Helen Dehner of "Poetry Matters".  I used the words:  punk, tenderness, clutch(es), and transparent (the title).

I will also link up with Friday Flash 55 - a story (poem in my case) in 55 words.
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13 comments:

  1. 21 WitsJune 20, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Art just makes life all that more fun! In everything!

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  2. HelenJune 20, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Boys will forever need their
    mothers ~~ even in their 50s!
    So nice, Margaret.

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  3. TexWisGirlJune 20, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    too sweet.

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  4. Kerry O'ConnorJune 20, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    This is so sweet! I love the way you set up your character sketch and led the reader to the reveal at the end.

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  5. UnknownJune 20, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Reminds me when I used to take my son to the park when he was little!

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  6. Brian MillerJune 20, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    ha. boys have to learn tenderness as well as strength...smiles...good job mom...

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  7. TALONJune 20, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Loved this, Margaret. Reminded me of my two sons when they were young. Putting on the old tough, gruff exterior. :)

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  8. g-manJune 20, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Margaret Bednar...
    You've turned a simple playground observation
    into a beautiful and touching work of Art
    But that commonplace for you
    We are so blessed to have you in our midst
    Loved your Motherly Love 55
    Thanks for playing, thanks for your Wonderful support
    Have a Kick Ass Week End

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  9. Alice AudreyJune 21, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    It's so nice when they are young enough for it to be reassuringly just an act.

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  10. izzyJune 21, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Oh I enjoyed this!- and brimming eyes unshed!

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  11. hedgewitchJune 21, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Kids so want to be tough and grown up--they think it's so cool to be us, and we think it's so cool to be them. ;_) I love the ending, Margaret.

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  12. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Kids are great that way. They can transform from tough to tender so easily. Loved this, and the photo is great!

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  13. Ginnie HartJune 26, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Ohhhhh. He's really growing up, isn't he!!! (sigh)

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