I’ve known Tara Caribou over on Raw Earth Ink now for as long as I’ve had a blog. She supported my through my early months, she’s an inspirational powerful writer and I’ve had the privilege of writing a couple of poems with her.
The poem I’ve chosen to post is again one that inspired and gave me the idea to write my own piece. That last but one line; “Tonight you die” could mean any number of things, was the hook that set my imagination off in a rather sinister direction.
I’d like to wish Tara the very best for her continued adventure and thank her for being one of my friendly strangers.
Tarot (meet me at the carnival pt 1)
Purple and black-striped canvas tent
Worn on the edges, patches here and there
Outside smells like dog piss
But inside it smells like incense
And the thighs of a curvy woman
There are crystals and magic 8
An indifferent dark cat curled on a shelf
Sounds of nature intermixed with the didgeridoo
Her nails are trim, painted deep purple
A religious symbol for her
Each and every trinket and it’s placement
Her eye, squinting, looking within
Sees until you squirm
“Tonight you die” could mean any number of things
Fortunes for the unfortunate
ohmygosh JC!!! I’m humbled that you would honor me so!! I was actually going to repost one of our collaborations in the next couple of days because I’ve been thinking about you. awwww I’m just speechless with your kindness to me.
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It’s the very least I can do, thank you 👍🏻😁
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I’m glad you posted this… a poet I’d somehow missed!
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Tara is not only an amazing writer but also a great person.
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I couldn’t agree more 👍🏻
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What a wonderful share, JC! I will be checking out Tara’s blog.
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Thank you Eugenia, I’m so glad to hear that you will enjoy 👍🏻😁
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Great! Thank you for sharing Tara’s blog.
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No problem, I hope you like it 👍🏻
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Apologies for missing you comment. Thank you, she really is a great writer of many genres and a lovely person too.
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No problem – Tara and I now follow each other and have exchanged a few comments – turns out we both know River Dixon, who from a recent comment you made to me you know well too. All the best. Eric.
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Indeed, River was kind enough to cast an eye over my manuscript.
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