One Of These Days — a poem
Photography, Poetry, The Parakeets | Posted by Jannie on 28 February 2012 @ 1:50 PM 38 Comments
One of these days I’ll write a poem
that strips down to its macrame bikini
and flings itself from a NY Plaza Hotel
chandelier onto Donald Trump’s hair.
It’ll be a poem that crashes the hotel’s
pastry kitchen, samples all the wares,
then whisks a bottle of champagne up
to the suite with the finest Park view.
Yep, one day I will.
But not today.
Today I’m writing a poem
about the Versailles of my
parakeets’ 2-bedroom loft.
It’s come a looooong way, Baby.
My offering today for dVerse Poetry’s Open Link Tuesday .
Thank you! And happy poetry-ing.
Jannie
xxoxooxox
P.S. Angel “Van Halen” Funster, my little shredder, has an orangish face from her love of carrot demolition.
On 28 February 2012 at 2:24 pm
colleen said,
Ah,I think it has already happened. I have seen it on Trump’s head.
I finished my poem (fast) thinking of you, just trying to let it loose, you know.
On 28 February 2012 at 2:28 pm
Daydreamertoo said,
The Donald’s hair is a scary sight to see isn’t it~!
Love your dreams. Love the birdie pics too. They look so well and happy!
On 28 February 2012 at 2:28 pm
Dark Angel said,
Always leave with a smile. Thanks.
On 28 February 2012 at 2:33 pm
Heaven said,
I like the contrasting images of that plush Trump hotel and the home of your parakeets. I say wherever your home is, it’s more beautiful than any palatial house ~
On 28 February 2012 at 2:58 pm
Jennifer Susannah Devore said,
Hall of Mirrors, indeed! Yet, do they the wee parasols once tres necessaire for the promenades around Versailles?
Cheers, Miss Jannie
On 28 February 2012 at 3:14 pm
AudreyHowitt (@AudreyHowitt) said,
What wonderful images this conjures up for me–Lovely write!
On 28 February 2012 at 3:16 pm
Claudia said,
haha…no matter what kind of poem you write..there’s always much life and a twinkling eye in it…love it…and hey..can’t wait until you write that macrame bikini poem..smiles
On 28 February 2012 at 4:56 pm
Dr. J said,
I like this piece a lot! Is there a sharp line between poetry and prose or is it more of a blended boundary? Or is that old school thinking?
On 28 February 2012 at 5:02 pm
brian miller said,
i am sure the Donald is happy nothing is in his hair right now you know…smiles….nice taj mahal of the bird variety…smiles…
On 28 February 2012 at 5:05 pm
Pat Hatt said,
haha poor Trump, although that be fun to see. Get there and you’ll surely be movin’ on up.
On 28 February 2012 at 5:09 pm
Buddah Moskowitz said,
I thought that Trump’s hair was a Versailles for parakeets! Fun fun one!
On 28 February 2012 at 5:21 pm
skyraftwanderer said,
Fun fun imagery.
Many thanks for this write.
On 28 February 2012 at 5:22 pm
Jannie said,
Colleen! Mr. Trumps hair is a poem! And a nice color, I think. Surfer blond? Oooo, your let-loose poem piques me greatly, so I shall have to peek.
DayDreamer! His hair to me seems to defy gravity too, that front sworl. Wish I had me some of that kind of super-hold spray. I think The Donald’s kinda cute tho. I think the birdies are happy, yes! It was a great surprise to come home one day and The Husband had brought them. They’re so sweet, tho. And make me laugh!
Dark Angel. Ahhh, smiles are good.
That’s it, Heaven! Be it ever so humble. Not sure what got me started on this poem?
Darling Jennifer!! You would be the beauty in Versailles, that’s for sure. With your Viking by your side sporting his jodphurs, ever at the ready to throw down his cloak out in the gardens after a rain.
Audrey Howitt — charmed, I’m sure! Kinda kooky, eh? I thought it was high time to get back into the chandelier swing of dVerse today!
Claudia! I agree. That macrame binkni could spawn a lengthy poem, if not a whole book. I never had one. But I did have a great black and white bikini back in The Day.
Dearest Dr. I. I am not sure. Wonderful question observed. I don’t know if your thinking is old school. I used to write like a page out of Blake or Dickinson — except those two were GOOD! I just kind of let the words out when they’re ready. I think I’ve evolved to a post-Billy Collins with lots of Jannie on the side?
That’s it, Brian! The Taj Mahal of cages. Tho the cage really is quite small. They seem to like it, tho. It’s all they’re ever know, except for the pet store,and whereever they came from. Love I guess!
Pat! I know. Was I mean to Mr. Trump? Maybe the poem actually alights in his gorgeous wife’s hair. And the poem takes her instead of the champagne — and I’d not blame it!!
I love that comment, Buddah!!
His hair Versailles for the keets. LOL. But… could contain noting like the aviary Ivana Trump could hide in that tower atop her head. Don’t see much of her lately. I wonder if she’s still 28?
Skyraft wanderer! What a great name. Kind of a Tom Sawyer in the sky?
Today’s Tom Sawyer be gets high on you. Go, Geddy Lee!! 
Anyhoo, thanks for popping in.
Anyhoo… awesome!
xoxo
On 28 February 2012 at 5:35 pm
Joe Hesch said,
Joyous and fun, Jannie!
Upon close inspection, I believe the construction of Trump’s ‘do requires skill in macramé, as well.
BTW, what kind of guitar is that you play? ~ J
On 28 February 2012 at 5:53 pm
Jannie said,
Hey, Joe of the hope poem! See… I remember. THAT guitar is a “Raines.” A guy, nice guy we sold a car to, Matt Raines, makes them. Actually he has them made in Korea. AND he makes a 7-string acoustic. And I think a 5-string bass too. I really like it. Sounds SO much better than the little “security blanket” small blue electric guitar I was playing before I recently entered the Kerrville NewFolk contest. skill in macrame.
Thanks for popping over, whoohoo. Oh, Matt played AWESOME guitar on a few of the tunes on my first CD, which is still my ONLY CD, tho I’m getting my sedond one in the words!!
xoox
On 28 February 2012 at 7:11 pm
Daisy said,
Oh Jannie, you never fail to delight me with your poetry. I love your whimsy. Thanks for the smile.
On 28 February 2012 at 7:31 pm
Fred said,
Too cool. The light tone up top was great. Can’t get enough pics of those birds and using the virginia slims catchphrase was a great touch. Little shredder- that’s too cool. Thanks
On 28 February 2012 at 9:01 pm
mrs mediocrity said,
smiling, smiling, smiling….
you are so good at this.
On 29 February 2012 at 1:34 am
SnaggleTooth said,
I’m really glad I don’t have to clean those chandeliers! Poor The Donald getting picked on so much lately-
A crotched bikini? may as well wear a birthday suit there..
I wonder if you blinded the Budgies with the flash for that amazing, low-angle close-up…? N looks so empty in the silhouette pic-
On 29 February 2012 at 3:46 am
Ravenblack said,
Someday you’ll write that poem, no doubt about it.
Thanks for the cheer of your poem and pictures. Lovely birds. 
On 29 February 2012 at 3:54 am
Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. the thought of that man Trump and his hair off his head being caught up in your world .. is a thought too far – even poems allowing. Then into the pastries .. oh crumbs and nastie thingies … yugh!
Parakeets and their Versailles’ loft is quite another matter .. looks well decorated – their love of bright colours shines through .. carroty face obviously enjoys her tanning salon -I’m sure she has one nearby?!
Love the photos and idea .. but not Trump – he gives me the creeps .. you – glass of champers in hand .. a delightful pastiche … with blogger friends surrounding us as we say ‘cheers’ to one and all ..
Happy rest of the week – Hilary xoxoxox
On 29 February 2012 at 5:46 am
ayala said,
You leave me smiling, thank you
Sweet as always.
Xoxo
On 29 February 2012 at 5:48 am
Laura Hegfield said,
as always Jannie you take us on a whirlwind trip through your vivid imagination…I love visiting here!
On 29 February 2012 at 6:38 am
Jannie said,
Dearest My Daisy, why thank you very much.
Fred. TOO cool? I’ll try to tone it down.
Oh, Mrs. Mediority, YOU are good at this too.
Snaggle, I never did have a crocheted bikini, and I think I’ve missed out. Is it too late? Well, I actually stuck the camera in through one of their doors and there was enough good light shining on I did it sans flash. They’re getting pretty used to the camera now and pose so prettily. Yes, it sure did look empty when we adopted those little cuties.
Ravenblack, yes someday I will write poems! I know I can do it. I might take a course first tho. Go pro!
Dearest My Hilary, Trump owns The Plaza, as you may or may not know. I think he’s a good guy. Gives so much to charity. Alas, I believe my sugary allergy includes champagne, boohoo. Angel and tanning makes me smile. I did take them out under my wine-drinking tree the other day. They liked seeing all the new stuff, very alert and curious little buddies.
Ayala and Laura. Thanks so much!
xoxoxoxo
On 29 February 2012 at 10:31 am
Aimee said,
Haha can I be there when you do write that poem?
On 29 February 2012 at 4:12 pm
Jannie said,
Dearest Aimee — you will be. And always are helping me create my poems.
oxox
On 29 February 2012 at 10:55 pm
Talon said,
Gosh, Jannie, if it ends up in Donald Trump’s hair it might be lost forever
xxx
On 1 March 2012 at 3:44 am
Beth Winter said,
Oh My Goodness! I love the bikini and chandelier. Thanks so much for the early, early morning imagery and this grin.
On 1 March 2012 at 12:58 pm
ed pilolla said,
i love the love you have for your birds. the finest park views is what great poetry can do. and donald trump’s hair has an iconic quality for poets and comedians alike:)
On 1 March 2012 at 1:18 pm
Glenn Buttkus said,
Jannie of my heart, since I have
become a Twitter prince, and
hang out so much over at
dVerse Poets, thanks in part
to your cajoling, I do not get
over here as much. Loved your
poem for today, full of irreverent
magic and funster foibles of course,
but what I realized, looking at the
previous posting with those great
recent shots of Kelly, celebrating
your 20 wonderful years with Big Jim,
is that mostly I have missed just
visiting; need to do it more; putting
it on one of my to-do lists.
On 1 March 2012 at 1:40 pm
Jannie said,
Hi Dear Talon.
maybe The Donald can donate me a bit of his hair 
We’re about the same color, I think.
Hey, Beth — never too early in the day for a bikini and chandelier, I think!
hey, Ed! I took you to the park view, eh? Yes, I LOVE my birds sooooo much. I never envisioned myself owning caged ones, but these little adoptees are my babies, well, more like funny little toddlers.
Ahhh, Dearest Glenn, no worries ever on not visiting. I’m not always on your blog, either. Glad to hear you’re enjoying dVerse and Twitter so much!
back to songs, y’all.
xooxxoox
On 1 March 2012 at 4:47 pm
Anna :o] said,
Thanks for making me smile!
Anna
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On 1 March 2012 at 10:53 pm
jen said,
Wonderful poem, Jamie– thanks for stopping by! xxxj
On 1 March 2012 at 10:53 pm
jen said,
sorry– Jannie– it’s late…:) j
On 2 March 2012 at 2:51 am
kaykuala said,
The Donald is so sure of himself with or without. And a blondie at that! Let him keep his hair!
Hank
On 2 March 2012 at 10:17 pm
Jannie said,
Thank you very much for your comments, y’all.
I look forward to getting out to read your awesome blogs in the next few days.
On 8 March 2012 at 4:31 pm
sheila said,
BEAUTIFUL in so many ways!
On 8 March 2012 at 5:38 pm
Jannie said,
Well, thank you Miss Sheila. Can;’t wait to get home from the library where I am now, to hang out with the parakeets before they climb their perches to go to bed.
xoxo