After Lorca – Of the Dark Doves
The night you died
there were two stones
in the kitchen
One was a wolf
one was a cat
One had its throat in the grave
one was twice as sorry
There are three ceremonies
a chamber where ash is asleep
and a jar of blood
Slicked, I slip on pearls
you rolled like dice
before heaven’s gate
before swine
Your last words to me
two stones fatted for sacrifice
Two calves
with stones in their throats
You were three times prodigal
then you were none
Wine poured slick like blood
cut from a howl
I am a wolf at your grave
without a voice
Two times you died
One was a sorrow
and both were none
For Shay’s Word Garden & Ruby Tuesday
qbit 
Did you know that Lorca’s poem is on a stand-alone page at my blog? I adore that poem and you could not have chosen a better inspiration. Little Red Qbithood, you sure are writin’ good. Awoooooooo
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I first read it from the link on your blog. I was completely boggled, and have sat with it and read it many times now.
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Your poem is as much a conundrum as Lorca’s – and amazingly so! I like your response to it – especially the close lines – unexpected and astounding.
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Thank you! I tried very hard to get inside the Lorca, but still make it my own.
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You have imbibed of the dreaded duende, Grasshopper! When you can snatch…. Great job, Randall!
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Yes, drinking deep from the dreaded duende. Grasshopper thanks you!
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Watch for crows!
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Lorca is pure brilliance … you’ve used the concept so well.
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Thank you!!
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This is so intriguing! I read it twice and then noticed the reference to Lorca. And then I read Lorca’s poem 3 times and enjoyed the links. Now i have read your poem another 4 or 5 times. Each time a different concept catches my attention. I love the lines “Wine poured slick like blood / cut from a howl”. I love the way it seamlessly seems to move from stones to creatures and back. It is mysterious and dark as dried blood. You should definitely link this to the rabbit’s April 2th prompt as well. It’s perfect!
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Oh, hey, yes. Perfect! Will do.
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I love how you made Lorca’s your own – I’m sure he would have been pleased.
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Thank you!
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I love the way the opposites become both each other and the reverse of both each other and themselves. The world is a mysterious place. (K)
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Everything about this is wonderful Qbit! Each duality and thought puts a vision in one’s mind that cannot be forgotten and shouldn’t be. Love this!
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Thank you so much!!
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fantastic ~
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