It’s time to reveal the Poem of the Month for February.
But before we do, we want to say that each and every poem at Every Day Poems is picked with care. A lot of time, thought, and love goes into the creation of this very special poetry daily (the only poetry daily we know of that works to give you monthly themes, beautiful art, and handpicked photography).
Alright, but you are waiting. To hear.
Which one?
Which poem resonated for more people?
And why?
We can only tell you which poem. The why remains a wonderful mystery.
Maybe, you can tell us why. We’d love to hear.
February’s poem of the month was: Vermillion, by L.L. Barkat.
Photo by Yourbartender, Creative Commons, via Flickr.
Vermillion is included in our new poetry collection, Love, Etc!
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Megan Willome says
A new collection! The plot thickens!
L. L. Barkat says
Ha 🙂
Ah, yes. It happens.
Seems good to know that people liked “Vermillion.” I hope such poems get others playing with words.
Monica Sharman says
Well, OK, I’ll play. 🙂 Here, playing with the original “Vermillion” poem:
The words in my house
were harsh,
popping
with rolled R’s
and sour vowels,
commanding, demanding,
hard to dodge—
like spitballs in the lunchroom—
leaving an aftertaste
when I remember.
I spend my hours
avoiding the same
sour usages, taming demands
into requests, turning them
with a fluency of flavors
sweet and savory,
cinnamon cardamom sesame
and (when I finally discovered it)
asiago
And still I want them
to haunt me: the old words
in that other language
yet more fluid
than I was given,
something beyond salt and pepper,
something like warm ganache.
Monica Sharman says
(and why does dark chocolate seem to show up so often in my life?) 😉
SimplyDarlene says
good night irene, that’s terrifical.
my favs:
“sour vowels”
“taming demands
into requests”
L.L. Barkat says
This is wonderful play. What absolute fun.
Cinnamon cardamom sesame asiago ganache. Words to turn on the tongue, with delight! 🙂
Dolly@Soulstops says
just enjoying your words and re-reading them, Monica…fun and depth 🙂
Lisa says
What is this poem about?
L.L. Barkat says
Is there something particular in the poem that you’re most interested in taking further? Also, it could be interesting for you to try your own poem based on this poem’s opening, as a way to make meaning. Looking back at your own childhood experience, you could begin, “The words in my house/were…”