Sligo, Ireland 2003.
Red Lipstick.
Standing in reverence of a mighty giant
his Nobel words remembered, this fan notes
exaggerated bat-like shoulders enhance his
thoughtful gaze – watching the Horseman?
Others have stepped up on Galway stone; held
those long, thin legs as they balance head bent
to leave a lipstick imprint of their awe for him
on the space his left hand nonchalantly indicates…
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2015
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Oh the things that are done to poor helpless statues!! Lovely poem.
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Thanks, Joan.
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