Quadrille #13
The Swimmer
He was all blind bones and tendons,
whip-willow arms and flying legs.
Stood sturdy. Stood jar-steady.
It seemed easy, there in water,
light as clouds are in sky.
Fluid and flowing, a light
blue mountain’s breath, and
he fed off the roar of crowds.
© Misky 2016. for Poetic Bloomings “Olympics” and dVerse (poetic form) Quadrille Monday #13
Ohhhhhh. Just too gorgeous.
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Thank you, De!
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I do love this… those athletes are really impressive… jar-steady is a great combo.
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Jar-steady…great term. Into the pool and then the marvelous work of muscles and tendons. I like this image of the swimmer very much.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Toni. Thanks.
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Beautiful take on the prompt and very topical.
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Thank you!!
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Those athletes make it all seem so easy! I love your interpretation of the prompt ‘jar steady’ really works.
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Such a marvelous response to the prompt 😀
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“jar-steady” Oh, I like that. I enjoyed this timely take on the quadrille prompt.
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Thank you so very much!
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Just fitting for the Olympics. I love watching these competitions. Love this part Misky:
Stood sturdy. Stood jar-steady.
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Thanks, Grace!
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Many thanks!
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I had him in mind; unreal long arms and legs!
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Thank you, Mish! I so love enjoy Quadrille Mondays.
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A great response, Misky, and so unexpected. I hadn’t heard of jar-steady until today. I love the opening lines:
‘He was all blind bones and tendons,
whip-willow arms and flying legs.’
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What kind of pickles? I haven’t pickled anything in years.
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a completely fresh take on the prompt with your swimmer – this angle new to me. Bravo!
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Wonderful and unique use of the word! Michael Phelps on my mind while reading this. And yes — feeding off the roar of the crowd — must add to that adrenalin burst! 🙂
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Love that last line. Would athletes do as well in their events of no one was cheering them on?
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I doubt it, Bryan.
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I couldn’t help but think of the athletes waiting to dive into the water and Phelps came to mind he is def jar steady 28 medals.
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True enough. Quite amazing.
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Misky, I I just love your opening line:
He was all blind bones and tendons,
whip-willow arms and flying legs.
Very creative take on the jar theme -really enjoyed it!
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Wonderful description and great use of the word.
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Thank you, Rosemary. Always appreciate reading your comments. >
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