November 4, 2024  

Options

I’m looking for something
I’m looking for something–
but I haven’t defined it yet
but I haven’t defined it yet–
I’m something I defined,
yet haven’t—but looking for it

When will I even know
when will I even know-?–
the search, its shadows, me
the search, its shadows, me–
when I search its shadows
will the me even know?

Not choosing one destination over another
not choosing one destination over another–
I undo the little I have already done
I undo the little I have already done–
not another, I—already choosing little–
undo the destination, one I have over done.

I’m not the shadows
but I know I haven’t yet
even defined the looking–
When will I undo choosing another me?
One search over, done for–
its destination something I already have

I wanted to try the paradelle form that Grace offered as a prompt last week for dVerse. I took an unedited poem from one of my notebooks and basically used a lot of the lines as they were. It’s a challenge to make any sense of those last two lines and the final verse.

As some of you know, I’ve been working on the Major Arcana based on Niki de Saint Phalle’s tarot garden images. I ended up doing a lot of them with more traditional variations, although I mostly stuck to the Egyptian theme. But I’m not sure in most cases which images I like/work best. If you have a preference in any of the above pairs, let me know in the comments.

I’ll be periodically posting more.

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30 responses to “Options”

  1. TiffanyArpDaleo's avatar
    tiffanyarpdaleo says :

    These are all so wonderful! The Egyptian theme works well! I was just admiring one of Niki de Saint Phalle’s sculptures yesterday in Balboa Park, I’ve been a big fan of her’s for years, but I didn’t know about the tarrot cards, I must look that up!

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  2. Liz Gauffreau's avatar
    Liz Gauffreau says :

    I like all of the images, but the second pair speaks to me the most.

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  3. murisopsis's avatar
    murisopsis says :

    Kerfe I’m in awe of the paradelles you’ve done – they do make sense and I have struggled with this form and sadly failed! You make it look easy! Of all the cards I like the first two on the right best and then the next two on the left…. But realistically they are all quite marvelous.

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  4. cindy knoke's avatar
    cindy knoke says :

    Wow. Arresting.

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  5. Ingrid's avatar
    Ingrid says :

    An interesting form – I like what you’ve done with it. And all of the images are strong – I can’t choose a favourite!

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  6. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar
    Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections says :

    This style of poetry is new to me … interesting … thanks for introducing me to it. The images are very thought provoking with a lot going on!

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      memadtwo says :

      Thanks Frank. I wanted to try the form because it was so “interesting” as you so aptly put it. I’m not sure it’s practical for the way I usually write, but I enjoyed trying to make it work. Tarot is full of symbols, which is something I also like, not to mention making collages with a lot going on in general… (k)

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  7. Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar
    Rajani Radhakrishnan says :

    Interesting form, I need to check it out! And I like the fool pair most of all..and the last image of the emperor. The eye reminded me of the egyptian ankh symbol…

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  8. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene says :

    Oooooh this is wonderful! Somehow, I missed the fact that you had a big ongoing tarot project. The cards show up in a lot of my stories. My biggest (waiting to be finished) novel has a tarot theme. So when ‘signs’ became a part of A Peril in the Vines (almost finished), I tried so hard to make those signs about something other than tarot. But the cards won out. I’m just trying to say that we seem to be working on the same vibe-stream. The Creative One-Mind and all that.

    Back to the point I really love these. I know the connection, but even so, I haven’t seen that many tarot decks with an Egyptian theme. Your collages are perfect for this. I like all of the ones you showed. Although for the most part I like the ones on the right-hand side best. I especially love The High Priestess, The Magician, and the Fool of that set. (Obviously I couldn’t pick just one…) I’d love a full deck like this to add to my small collection. Hugs.

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  9. Ashley's avatar
    Ashley says :

    Dear Kerfe, I’ve very little knowledge of Tarot cards, however, the visual impact of these amazing collages is magical! I love them, your colours are always so bright; fascinating. 🤗💐🙇‍♂️

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  10. Claudia McGill's avatar
    Claudia McGill says :

    I love the magician that is a hand. Because for me my hands are where my inner self emerges.

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    sunhesper says :

    I’m so fond of that Fool on the right but how can you resist Anubis as the Fool’s companion? Perfect.

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    boundlessblessingsblog says :

    These are all wonderful images.

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  13. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar
    boundlessblessingsblog says :

    Always welcome dear Kerfe 😊🙏😊

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  14. Kathleen Sheffield's avatar
    Kathleen Sheffield says :

    Memadtwo,

    What a thought-provoking piece! Your exploration of choices and the complexity of defining our paths resonates deeply. It reminds me of the transformative experiences shared at events like Burning Man, where the act of letting go and embracing the unknown can lead to profound self-discovery. If you’re interested, I recently wrote about the surreal journey of the Burning Man Festival and how it embodies radical self-expression and community spirit. You can check it out here: [Beyond the Flames: A Journey Through the Surreal Experience of Burning Man Festival](https://exaltedarticlesbykathleen.wordpress.com/2024/11/04/beyond-the-flames-a-journey-through-the-surreal-experience-of-burning-man-festival/). Looking forward to more of your reflections!

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      memadtwo says :

      Thanks for your kind words. I am not a fan of burning man–so thoughtless about both the environment in general and the peoples whose land it occupies. There are much better and more useful ways than self-indulgence to nourish spiritual community, and to include the whole of the earth’s peoples in making things better for all, not just the privileged few.

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