gatefold sleeves
the oarsmen shout
and the crash of waves
echo in their mouths
through so much black
the moon drops closer
for a better look
their buttons taste like salt
and the bunch of muscles
reminds me of my father
working with his saw
at home mum is cooking
playing Hawkwind while
I look at the LP, discovering
gatefold sleeves
the boat rolls around and
across parts of the water
their gifts are reflected.
- Ashley Capes 2010
3 comments:
Ashley Capes is able to throw words in front of your eyes that drag your mind to exactly where he wants it to be, reading him I feel like someone has put a hand either side of my head, turned it and forced me to look at and consider something that I would ordinarily have missed.
It is always enjoyable to read your work
Wayne
Thank you both! It's great to have such wonderful feedback
Made my evening!
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