Gypsy.

A look at times gone by and coming back.

Raging seas beat harshness in souls,

Left behind in doorways once clean,

Take flight and keep true dear witch,

As magic dies tonight for the moons gleam.

A tiny bottle holds life and good fortune,

Few coins can buy happiness and power,

The pinchers on carts of busheling hens,

Those people that roam from fields sour.

Yellowed grasses are never far on foot,

Bleaching cloth to wear on Sunday pure,

Girls reveal the grace bestowed upon them,

Until men gathered round and showed sure.

Gypsy life has changed in times gone by,

We hold tradition and shame close to hand,

Never tell of those workings behind blinds,

As country people have lied waste on land.

Author's Note

As always by honest.

Reviews

[David Scott]

Honestly... I found this poem scathing reminder of how duplicit social constructs often become.
The line I felt showed this best was the line about girls revealing their grace and men showing their natures...
We never really do know what goes on behind those blinds...

An honest write if ever I read one.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you David.

[Raymond Federle]

Dark and exotic, a glimpse into the shadows...EXCELLENT!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Gypsie]

A two way street, a basket of memories tied together with things that should not be revealed. Times have change, the names are different however, some things stay constant- like human nature. Excellent and as always enjoyable.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Renée]

Your words create visions that I take to my heart.. I shall walk this piece again, Mr. Fitzgerald..

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Renee

[Troy Henson]

A powerful story told here. You write very well.

Regards

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[s y e]

I loved your story telling - an absolute true poet Thomas!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Rossen]

I have lived a similar life... just not in a perfect rhyme scheme.
Been good to read you again, memorable and good.

Happy new year Thomas,


~Rossen

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Rita L. Sev]

You tell a rich and vivid story here, Thomas. Enjoyed the read.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Rita!

[Chris]

Gypsy carries so many overtones ... a way of living life, both good and bad images depending on which side of the "fire" you reside. Tart views of family and social mores... and freedoms.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Chris x

[Baby Ricochet]

I really enjoyed this poem. It had that Thomas Fitzgerald flair I've come to appreciate and it was full of interesting imagery. I don't think I've ever seen gypsies. I've seen Bedouins though.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

The next best thing! Thank you BR