somewhere in the space
between Georgia and Louisiana
the Mississippi cut into us.
we’d been blaring Muddy Waters
and i understood each of his croons
as if they were my own.
the backseat was stacked with books,
a lantern,
and wool lined coats
in case it got cold.
I wondered about the river
and the tides it had known.
it wasn’t beautiful,
not the way the ocean was
back home-
but mud is strangely comforting.
and I think that’s the ruse,
you know..
the swamp is tangible,
moist earth
and it lends itself to be trusted
as if it had always been yours.
sheila cordova
sheila sea 
Outstanding! You’re right mud is strangely comforting!
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Thanks Nico! I’m glad I’m not the only crazy one who thinks so. :)))
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This real good mmmmhm
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Thank you so much. :))
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Nice!
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Thank you. :)))
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I think I like your story poetry, the imagery, and the conclusions reached at the end of the tales.
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Thanks Skip, it’s kind of an odd way to write poetry isn’t it? I’m glad you like it, anyhow!
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It’s another way. All poetry is odd.
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So poignant, so beautiful! I love the way the tone is so tactile…
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Thank you, Radhika! I really appreciate it. :))))
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🙂
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This would make a very good beginning paragraph or equally as well, a very good ending to a story or book. 🙂
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haha thank you! You know I keep hearing that my poetry has a book/story like quality.. I hadn’t really noticed but yeah I guess so! That’s actually great to hear since I’m working on a novel. :))) Thanks for coming by!
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Bravo. Your writing deserves to be published in a book.
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Haha! If only! One day, I hope. 🙂
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magnificent writing,
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Thanks for noticing Autumn Sun. ‘Comforting mud’ – your eyes paint interesting word pictures.
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Thanks, Mark. I have to say the same about yours. 🙂
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An absolute gem. Wonderfully descriptive and hauntingly pretty.
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Oh, thank you! That means a lot. ♥️
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I don’t like it….I love it. Very nice. : )
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Thanks Susan, always a pleasure hearing your thoughts. ♥️
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Reblogged this on learningtocry.wordpress.com and commented:
Sheila’s the bomb! Check out her blog for more amazing poetry.
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ohh but I so like this,
“the swamp is tangible,
moist earth
and it lends itself to be trusted
as if it had always been yours.”
a touch of the abstract is enough to draw me in, but your delivery sealed it. your voice here has an air of intrigue about it which adds flavour to the imagery! nice
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Thanks! I really like the way you broke this down along with the other poem. I love hearing varied critiques. Please come by again. 🙂
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