Monday, May 2, 2011

Coal Miner's Baby (Magpietales)


Clarence Holbrook Carter
 
Coal miner's baby
in the shadow from the hills
filled with Black Diamonds!

All smudged from head to toe
from ever present carbon
as steam rises from the hills.

Dame waits patiently
Safe return of man from the hills
filled with Black Diamonds?

© Lisa N ~ 5/2/2011
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22 comments:

  1. JBinford-BellMay 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Haunting. I visited West Virgina area when there was a coal fire in the mine below this little town. All the hills and even places in the town seemed to be smoldering charcoal.

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  2. Tess KincaidMay 2, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Black diamonds is such an evocative notion. I love this.

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  3. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 2, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    awesome tale.

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  4. jabblogMay 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Resolute and strong, she waits in faith and hope.

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  5. OliviaMay 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Poignant!
    I loved how you wove around the image.. :)

    Hugs xox

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  6. The Blog of BeeMay 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    A time that was beautifully captured.

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  7. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Lovely! I would like to invite you to join my May poetry challenge! Here are some links to get you started:

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  8. Kathe W.May 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    well done- beautifully written

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  9. Kay L. DaviesMay 2, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Very nicely done, taking in the child, the woman, and the smoldering fire.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  10. SarahMay 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    We have a strong heritage of coal miners in our family. It was a tough life, that bred tough women and men.

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  11. Jenne' R. Andrews May 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    very evocative! I enjoyed this. xxxj

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  12. MartinMay 2, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Nice piece, full of anticipation.

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  13. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Captures the feel of a lifestyle....seems a dreary existence...you make it seem almost noble. Vb

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  14. Isabel DoyleMay 3, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    tooo many waiting women in the world ...
    beautifully written

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  15. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Love the use of 'black diamonds'.

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  16. cosmos camiMay 3, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Nice

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  17. hyperCRYPTICalMay 4, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Wonderfully done

    Anna :o]

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  18. Tumblewords:May 4, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wonderful - black diamonds lend a special feel!

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  19. LouiseMay 5, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Loved the black diamonds, they are everywhere, even her eyes.

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  20. Steve IsaakMay 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Great, nailed-it work.

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  21. tarunimaMay 6, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    really nice..:)

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  22. Carrie Van HornMay 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Your words capture the photo beautifully Lisa!

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