by William Dotani
Member since:
October 27, 2006

Shifting Gears

April 18, 2009 06:06 AM EDT
views: 99 | rating: 10/10 (15 votes) | comments: 30

Dipsy-doodle bits into fair lands of dreamers
Curio head setter, shifting gears, let's refer
Ah, so interesting, an idea, a cookbook
Different looks, crisp angles of prism reflection
Voices with a gentle sound, word circulation

Hello Dolly tips its hat at sweet memory
Sparkle now rested, shifting gears, carved on the tree
First delight, cave man spirit, inner animal
Modified grace, knowing care is not verboten
Sense the tense so pleasing, words from top or bottom

Pejorative says humble, finding route has changed
Delay and tested, shifting gears, Eastern sky praise
Task relates, life's taste, requires some innocence
Petition tame, accept aesthetic path has worn
Soft the breeze has noticed, assistance so heart warm

Luxury heyday bobs and floats on any stream
Slightly ingested, shifting gears, bye bye sweet dream
Ah, freedom, this night, tip-toeing such melody
Tantalize glance, sublime moments come so handy
How much time is maybe, dipsy-doodle bandy

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Comments: 30

JOHN BECK Apr 18, 2009, 6:54am EDT
Memories and fantasies play lightly and joyfully on the consciousness. Delightful.
William Dotani Apr 18, 2009, 6:59am EDT
Thanks John. I woke up at 2 a.m. and over a cup of coffee the two starting verses just came through my window.
Svetlana Goryacheva Apr 18, 2009, 8:49am EDT
Can I hear jazz music here my Papa was once so fond of, or it's just my imagination? :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Marianne M. Apr 18, 2009, 8:50am EDT
Another amazing poem, Bill ... I stand in awe of your great fertile mind and talent!
Kimberly Ripley Apr 18, 2009, 9:19am EDT
This makes me feel light and free...sweet escape!
norene t. Apr 18, 2009, 9:48am EDT
Great Saturday morning poem!
penni d. Apr 18, 2009, 10:20am EDT
it's been a long time since MY muse has visited, William.... I miss especiallyy the 2 am visits, but am happy that YOURS is still on duty. ( looking under rocks, in bars, at nature trails, for missing muse)
Lisa Frost Apr 18, 2009, 10:27am EDT
playful and fun!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Apr 18, 2009, 1:39pm EDT
Melodious and rhythmic...
Marge H. Apr 18, 2009, 3:15pm EDT
It seems your muse woke up in a good but thoughtful mood today. Mine was just being silly this morning.
Angela A. Apr 18, 2009, 5:43pm EDT
And, you're so dandy!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Georgiana S. Apr 18, 2009, 6:43pm EDT
a pleasant piece of whimsy!
Keep shifting the gears, Bill!
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Apr 18, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
random fun
M & M. Apr 18, 2009, 9:55pm EDT
You are such a talented guy.
Donna C. Apr 18, 2009, 9:59pm EDT
Very nice,
Thank you William
lynn a. Apr 18, 2009, 11:54pm EDT
What this does for me is make me want to go and drive fast on a long and isolated country road. Or fix the carburetor. Lot of thinking going on here, William.
Kushal Poddar Apr 19, 2009, 2:52am EDT
Tips its hat at sweet memory.
Wow!
Future under a moon
Elsie Duggan Apr 19, 2009, 3:21am EDT
great that you are shifting gears, always up and higher, writing so well, love this one, goodnight william, I love you
Cristina S. Apr 19, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
"How much time is maybe, dipsy-doodle bandy"

The whole poem seems to say, "Carpe Diem!"

The last line captures it all...
Jennifer Lee Apr 19, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
I enjoyed this poem and felt its rhythm into sinew. Thanks, Bill! I'm grateful that you share your talent with us on gather.
Elsie Duggan Apr 20, 2009, 2:29am EDT
You can get blue suede shoes at the Smithstonian I think, look under E for Elsie or Elvis, goodnight William , love you..
Barbara B. Apr 20, 2009, 4:44am EDT
William, this was very different than most of your writings.
I loved how you kept shifting those gears !! *smiles*

Hugs n Love,
Barbie
Barbara B. Apr 20, 2009, 4:46am EDT
Oh my goodness Elsie, loved that comment on those
Blue Suede Shoes dear lady !! *smiles*

Hugs n Love,
Barbie
John F Walter Apr 20, 2009, 7:23pm EDT
You riff on George M. Cohen and other classic Broadway musicals as if you were a son of the great White Way, Bill. Enchanting word magic that casts a happy spell.
Toni V. Apr 21, 2009, 2:43pm EDT
Very nice, William.
Sheila Deeth Apr 23, 2009, 1:45am EDT
Sparkling fun William.
Wilma M. May 7, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
Someone already used the word "playful" and that's what comes to my mind also.

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