GET TO THE GIG, GIRL!
Take the A train? Hell, no
I’ve faster ways to go
Head south on Amsterdam
Keep low and lively, ma’am
I filter through the fog
and gusting city smog
The traffic’s fierce, you see
I keep it high and free
Some pieces of the News
Fly by in folded twos
Through bitter cold and then
I spring balloon to end
And climb on up and out
the fountain’s water spout
The cries of “Viva! Viva!”
when I arrive, La Diva
Enough to warm my heart
And now my gig I start
© 2013 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
The “B” on the balloon is for Barlow, my former stage name. At dverse Poets Pub, we were challenged to an ekphrastic prompt – writing to an image; I used words from The Sunday Whirl. The brill artist is Judith Clay, and you can see more of her fantastic fantasies and read other poets HERE, as well as check out what other poets did with the Whirl Wordle HERE.
Fun prompt. Was ready for one. It was a long week, but things are looking up! Peace, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil 
claudia
ha nice… i’d rather fly to a gig on a pear balloon than going by train…faster and much more fun…and what a reception as well to start your gig…very cool amy
georgefloreswrite
Love it! I used to take the A when I lived in Brooklyn, after taking the G (Ugh!). If I could have bypassed it, I would have. Also loved the artwork, whimsical and a bit creepy 🙂
Have a great week, Amy!
tempestletrope
I really like the picture, and the poem is a lot of fun!
I’ve only been to New York City once, just passing through on the way to the airport. Really, I’m an awful rube.
Madeleine Begun Kane
Very cool poem!
oldegg
Judith Clay’s pictures are great aren’t they? It is easy to be transported by them. Let the gig begin.
Misky
Oh yes, my poetic musical friend. This is wonderfully uplifting and puts a hopeful edge of the beginning of another week. Fly-fly-fly!
brian miller
la diva! hahaha…you fly with style, high & free is the way to go, and leaping from a fountain into you show will surely make quite the splash….smiles…fun piece amy….and i knew you would get it…smiles.
Pamela
Very fun poem, Amelita. Enjoy your week, things are looking up.
Saludos,
Pamelita
jeepwalters
A wonderful journey with an interesting “soundtrack”. I sense the elements of the Sunday Whirl interwoven (rather nicely, I must say) throughout, making this a multipurpose poem. Becoming a big fan,the more I’m around your work, Amy!
annell4
This was such fun!
Roger Green
So will this be your G post for ABC Wednesday this week? For the rest of you, the letter this week is G! http://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.com/
El Guapo
Perfect description of a surface trip through the city!
At least there was a gig waiting at the end.
kelvin s.m.
…cool Amy… i enjoyed this… the kind of poem that is easy to ears with its interesting rhymes… loved it… smiles…
Mama Zen
This was fun, Amy!
Sherry Blue Sky
Some people really know how to Arrive. This reminds me of my granddaughter telling my dramatic daughter, “Mom, you never just GO anywhere – you ARRIVE!” hee hee. I love it.
Patricia
Love the title! Great job and so much fun to read! My fav of the night!
Linda E.H.
The cries of “Viva! Viva!”
when I arrive, La Diva
Love that line and your take on this painting.
I chose the painting Henry and Adele but missed the Mr. Linky cut-off. Story of my life!
J Cosmo Newbery
Part gig. Part giggle.
Mary
Ha, I definitely think this would be the way to travel to the ‘gig.’ It would definitely avoid traffic. Smiles.
shanyns
Charming and so fun to read.
Tony Maude
Don’t let Lady Gaga see this, or she’ll be starting her gigs this way. This is a really fun piece of poetry, Amy. Kudos.
yelena
‘Through bitter cold and then
I spring balloon to end
And climb on up and out
the fountain’s water spout’ — oh Amy, this is absolutely delightful and a joy to recite. loved your floating poem accompanying a Judith Clay’s inspiring image 🙂
kelly
Great job with the prompt and the rhyme… love the folded in by twos.
kaykuala
Fun journey and lots to do at the end. Life’s journey can never be adequately fulfilled even at the end! The balloon gives a fun journey of a bird’s eye view. A big pic effect brings lots of discoveries. Nicely Amelita!
Hank
Eusebeia Philos
Way to get out of that congested traffic…and what a high to be on to drop in to your show…sweet…love the pace on this.
I HAVE A VOICE
It has a whooshing and chug a long feel !
Gay Reiser Cannon
Oh it’s a metro poem – love the diva in the city with a balloon, singin’ a tune. Great piece. Loved it.
ayala
A cool write.
daphnepurpus
I really enjoyed the way the poem and the picture work together. This is a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing it.!
margaret
What a fun poem to the image! I adore the next to last verse because, of course, it reminds me of you 😉
Dorianna (paintswithwords)
whimsical, fun..felt myself lifted and flying along as I read. Nice poem
Alex Dissing
I really enjoyed this! It has a nice, inviting rhythm to it.
vandana
i too flied with this girl as the poem flowed!!
Panchali
Good fun!!
poetrydiary
I like the way you’ve created such a fun response to the image, which feels totally right. Gave me a kick – needed.
Miss Hannah
I’m ready to start something new! A fun ride with a fierceness to get to the goal
Himani Rawat Nayal
what fun writing and ride
grapeling
fun response, Amy!
Susan
Oh, I want a hot-air ride at my disposal! Love this, the tone and pace and imagery of it.
mcwatty9
Love the drawing + Great poem. Thanks Amy!
DELL CLOVER
WOW-good.