Form
Elaine Mitchell
Is is a corset
or primal wave?
Don't try to force it.
Even endorse it
to shape and deceive
Ouch, too tight a corset.
Take it off. No remorse. It
's an ace up your sleeve.
No need to force it.
Can you make a horse knit?
Who would believe?
Consider. Of course, it
might be a resource. Wit,
your grateful slave.
Form. Sometimes you force it,
sometimes divorce it
to make it behave.
So don't try to force it.
Respect a good corset. 1924
I love this poem- I couldn't find much of anything related to the author- not a bio or a picture. The lovely Amy Barlow Liberatore offered this video. Anyone else have anything they want to offer about Elaine Mitchell?
Elaine Mitchell
Is is a corset
or primal wave?
Don't try to force it.
Even endorse it
to shape and deceive
Ouch, too tight a corset.
Take it off. No remorse. It
's an ace up your sleeve.
No need to force it.
Can you make a horse knit?
Who would believe?
Consider. Of course, it
might be a resource. Wit,
your grateful slave.
Form. Sometimes you force it,
sometimes divorce it
to make it behave.
So don't try to force it.
Respect a good corset. 1924
I love this poem- I couldn't find much of anything related to the author- not a bio or a picture. The lovely Amy Barlow Liberatore offered this video. Anyone else have anything they want to offer about Elaine Mitchell?
by A.M. Trumble
Amy GREAT! And guess what? Although she's sitting a bit close to the mic, there is a YouTube clip of "Form" with images! Also google her for her books, etc. Here's the clip:
BalasPadamhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzBNNmlsDew
Thanks Amy! I'll add it to the post!
BalasPadamThis a fun poem! It's great read aloud.
BalasPadam