Stories Written In Chalk

Draw a box,
hopscotch,
tippy toes,
count and hop.
This spring,
my son’s Titanic sinks
in the concrete sea.
Impressionistic flowers,
daughter’s rainbow fingers
arch with belief.
I raise my eyes from the page
watch them pick their next piece,
stories written in chalk.

Quadrille #150: Chalk it up to Poetry: Write a 44 word poem using the word “chalk.”

19 responses to “Stories Written In Chalk”

John

I’ve seen some very beautiful art done with chalk, especially sidewalk art. I like your son’s art! ☺️

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, John. He is Titanic obsessed, and I must ay draws it quite well.
  
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Tom

Very evocative lines, K! Paints a powerful picture 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Tom. 44 words to try and capture the endless imaginings of chalk pictures. I was glad to find a few minutes to pen this. 😊
  
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Hobbo

You’ve chalked up another good one! 😂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. When’s it supposed to rain next? 😂
  
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  1. Hobbo
    
    😂
    
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writingwhatnots

Drawing with chalk never seems to be out of fashion – your poem brings back memories. Lovely stuff.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you kindly, Marion. I like the psychology of seeing what my kids create. And, also the memories it brings back.
  
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msjadeli

Beautiful, loving, and whimsical, K. FYI your link at Mr. Linky isn’t working. I came to your blog to find this.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh, thank you, Lisa. I wondered if I’d linked it wrong, as I didn’t see the usual kind faces. It has indeed been a busy month.
  
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  1. msjadeli
    
    You’re welcome, K. Just want everyone to see it 🙂
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    😀 Thank you.
    
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ben Alexander

KK, this is lovely! I suggest that you re-post this at d’Verse because the link seems to not be working… I had to come searching for this post! (and I’m glad I did!)

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David

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, David. So nice of you to come hunting for my post. Chalk it up to exhaustion, but it’s okay. Life goes on and I enjoyed all the chalky poetry. 💜.
  
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De Jackson

I love this! I’ve reposted your link correctly over at the Quadrille. 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. This week is hectic and I was laughing at myself for not posting correctly. Thanks for hosting and hunting my quadrille down.
  
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paeansunplugged

Aww! This is lovely. Took me back in time.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. 😊 Lots of chalked sidewalks around this house already this year.
  
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