Monday, April 11, 2011

a kitchen meditation


guests gone
dishes piled
the tired monk toils
robes elbow deep
in greasy suds


duty done

linger
for sink side
brandy break



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35 comments:

  1. Everyday GoddessApril 11, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    oh the denouement of the dinner party, I sing the blues then too. brandy is a good idea.

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  2. Isabel DoyleApril 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    surely the tired monk is cleaning up after mass? and what is he doing entertaining lipstick-wearing guests anyway?

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  3. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Ha, I love the bandy break at the end. genius!

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  4. erinApril 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    oh, was it that party? and was it a good one? was that little face so full and delighted? was there cake?

    and the readjustment of house and home and self after, with one big breath, and ya, a little break.

    xo
    erin

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  5. ShariApril 11, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I enjoyed this, but until I read Isabel's comment, I swear I didn't notice the lipstick stain. Adds a whole new dimension to the story.

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  6. JinksyApril 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    A brandy nightcap....hmmm...

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  7. all ways 11 o'clockApril 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    'sink side
    brandy break'

    gotta love that Ollie.

    great shot here everyone,
    great photograph.

    ~robert

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  8. Sherry Blue SkyApril 11, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Good one, Ollie - gotta have that little sip by the sink to help the cleanup along:)

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  9. Laurie KolpApril 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love your words here... and the deeper meaning.

    ~laurie

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  10. Other MaryApril 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Brandy night cap - very apt!

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  11. The Blog of BeeApril 11, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Nothing like a fine VSOP to round off a wonderful evening. a man after my own heart! Nice.

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  12. Lynn ...April 11, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    This is wonderful! I love the visual of a monk taking left over sips from the glasses!!! ... his lips touching lipstick stains gives me goosebumps!

    LOVE where this carried my imagination!!!

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  13. MartinApril 11, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    That brandy was well earned!

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  14. The Square CornerApril 11, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    The drinking monk? Don't tell me that he and Charlie Sheen are in rehab together?!!

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  15. philApril 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Wonderful. Consise. Perfect.

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  16. izzyApril 11, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Very tidy and descriptive all at once! thanks.

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  17. LisaApril 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    An intoxicated monk. Don't see that every day.

    Lisa
    InspiredbyLisa

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  18. Tumblewords:April 12, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Excellent - the imagery is superb!

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  19. ReflectionsApril 12, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Loved this, so cued for the imagery you have created. Nice

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  20. hyperCRYPTICalApril 12, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Excellent! Brandy well deserved!

    Anna :o]

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  21. Arian TejanoApril 12, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    o the finale must be by the window.. a picturesque piece.

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  22. Tess KincaidApril 12, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Hmm, never thought of myself as a monk.

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  23. indiwriterApril 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Tight verse..
    Was it Old Monk by any chance? :)

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  24. TigerbriteApril 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    A well deserved reward;)

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  25. gautami tripathyApril 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Loved it!

    physics of it all

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  26. Rinkly RimesApril 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    A monk with lipstick! Thereby hangs a tale!

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  27. HelenApril 12, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    This, my good man ... is priceless!

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  28. Margaret PangertApril 12, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    The funny thing is I too used a brother in a monastery as my narrator--to a very different end! I like yours: the fatigue, the damp sleeves, the brandy break... Good magpie!

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  29. signed...bkmApril 13, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Oh do they have a nuns order with sink duty like this?? ...I am joining...bkm

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  30. Jim SwindleApril 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I know little of monks and less of brandy, but you created a powerful scene in just a few words. Very skilled writing.

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  31. TrellissimoApril 15, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Greasy suds are NOT appealing! LOL

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  32. Steve IsaakApril 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Good piece, made me smile. Thanks again for that.

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  33. Vinay Leo R.April 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    oh, the break at the end. so nice :)

    My Magpie Post

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  34. Carrie Van HornApril 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Ollie you are a hoot...this is hilarious! Thanks for the smiles...you are a pretty good guy!:-)

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  35. JingleApril 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    fun word flow.
    neat!

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