Yesterday was White Ribbon Day, to protest against violence against women, and domestic violence especially. We are not 100% sure if that is what this excellent and thought-provoking poem is about, (it’s a poem, after all, and therefore open to interpretation), but that’s how it speaks to us. Strongly.
We love the way the poem builds in intensity through a repeated motif. This is very skillful writing.
CREAKS IN THE FLOORBOARDS
Oh but to shudder at the hands of a lover
Is no fun
No no no
It’s no fun
Mmm and they say she’s oh so clever
Got some charm, keenness about her
It’s alright,
They keep proclaiming
She’s alright,
Yeah he’s alright,
So let them keep on livin’
Don’t intrude on others’ business
She’s alright,
Just keep dancin’ in that darkened corner
She just fine,
Keep on peeling those potatoes
and tossing that great salad
Keep on sending out those letters
Telling everyone about
How bright
How kind,
How wonderful it is
to be around her,
Don’t let them see the secrets
Buried deep beneath the floorboards,
They’re alright
We’re all just fine,
Quit losing sleep over this duo
It’s their battle
We shall not intrude, no
Regardless of what we hear or see, no
She’ll be alright,
Look at her beaming,
Great big grin
look, now they’re kissing,
They’re aright
They’re just fine.
From: http://wanderingthroughhersoul.com/
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