Bait to Devour.

by Courageous Dreamer   Apr 21, 2011


As the sun crosses earth
in vernal equinox,
I come alive like perennials
in spring,

trifling in artful ways
towards fruition
as I feast on
poission d'avrils;
bait to devour.

A habitual tradition
for jesters alike,
forevermore.

--
poission d'avril (April fish) - A young, easily caught fish; a gullible person

Prompt: April 1, 1700 - April Fools tradition popularized.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    This is a type of poem where something is written with intended thoughts but can be translated in many ways. Like been the person who is always played joke upon or breaking free from that role or just coming out of a hole..all in all a very good write where it leaves the reader to interpret rather then tell us what it is...liked it!

  • 12 years ago

    by Cinnamonspice

    A very different type of poem as far as content goes. I enjoyed the change up , it was not a typical poem.

  • 12 years ago

    by Britt

    I love that this can be taken so many different ways. In one setting it could be what it seems, that of an april fools joke, someone who goes about jesting and being the "class clown".

    But then it also reminds me of someone who has been couped up for all of winter, like a bear, or someone who lives in Wisconsin with all that snow (lol), and comes alive in the springtime - feasting upon the gullible as they are also out with you and sifting through drama you create. Not you specifically, but you know what I mean.

    I especially love the first stanza. I thought it was a great way to open up the poem and held a lot of great imagery. The "coming alive" bit truly made me feel like it was springtime.

  • 12 years ago

    by Jad

    A interesting poem that could have several meanings. I love your word usage as always and I find the words always placed in a good way to maximize their effect and strength in the poem. Your flow was good and it kept smooth throughout the poem. The emotions in this poem weren't exactly meant to stand out as you were more telling about something then try and express your feelings. I could however be wrong about the whole interpretation but who knows! :P

    In all, you did a great job with this poem describing the things that are happening around you and also your interpretation of this story with yours lines. Your creativity shows in this piece just as it does in all your poems. Great job and keep writing!

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