Somewhat Wandering Ode From Bumbler to Rumbler (Brian Miller)
Somewhat Wandering Ode From Bumbler to Rumbler (Me to Brian Miller–NOT a would-be)
Oh you, who wander into trees mumbling,
counting feet on fingers, toed-sort bumbling–
Oh you, you would-be poet, you’re my kind.
Paths crossing, I used to send a secret sign–
a pantomime of Prufrock’s trousers rolled,
a shoulder shrug of Byron’s cloak’s unfold–
only my gesture, never adequately bold–
fell, I fear, quite flat, as you (of my same mold)
chanted unheeding by–pen, like mine, tracing
indecipherable squiggles, eyes facing.
either ground or sky, not even caring for
the proper shape of L’s–Hell, it’s more
than enough to walk, count feet, chew words–
saluting a fellow would-be seemed absurd!
But then all changed! With the coming of
a single line of hair that hovered above
a single head–Okay, Claudia helped too–
Kerry at her end–but he’s the ‘hawked who
manages a bee-line to one and all,
whether they post day or night–who hears the call–
dear Brian Miller–I send this ode to you–
though you don’t wander into trees mumbling,
and don’t like counting feet–(prefer rumbling)–
Thank you, poet, writer, family man–
for feats that far excel what counting can–
giving warmth, balm, light so very freely
even to those who still bump dark and treely.
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Here’s a very belated ode to a poet for the dVerse Poets Pub three-year anniversary–
Thanks to Claudia Schoenfeld and Brian Miller for the wonderful dVerse Poets Pub site that has honestly changed my life– Thanks too to Kerry O’Connor at Real Toads also celebrating three years.
Thanks to the other poet sites, that I’ve not been such a part of, but that are wonderful resources for bumbling, mumbling solitary poets, like Poets United and Poetry Jam and The Mag.
But the energy, indefatigability and plain old embrace of Brian Miller, who posts wonderful poetry and prose (at an incomprehensible rate) at Waystation One, are particularly incredible. Note the would-be poet of the first stanza is someone like me–the Ode moves then to a true life poet–Brian. (I’m a little worried this part of the poem is unclear, but for now will leave as is!)
The pic not fully suited–I’m a little jammed to draw and wasn’t sure if Brian would really appreciate a portrait–but was taken by me earlier in the summer. All rights, as always, reserved.
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ManicDDaily 
July 19, 2014 at 10:34 am
ha. yes i struggle to count feet…lol…i prefer my rhythms wild and fierce and letting them find their own way…though i imagine i have stumbled into trees on more than one occassion…ha…oh i want to see the picture now too….the bee line of my single line of hair works though…i give back what i have been given….humble bow…thank you k
July 19, 2014 at 10:37 am
Thanks so much, Brian. I really hope people get that the would-be poets are the other ones like me that never paid attention to anyone else much and was so isolated until meeting you–that’s what’s intended anyway.
You are terrific and I will do a pic sometime! k.
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July 19, 2014 at 10:49 am
Love all the references – and you couldn’t cast an ode to a better poet than “our” Brian who has made this poetry thing possible for these three years (and one before)…so with you I toast him too, and all the other “regulars” at the pub, whose words (read “life”) we’ve come to know and love. Happy Anniversary to you dear Karin!
July 19, 2014 at 10:56 am
Thank you, Gay. I really mean to thank the whole dVerse staff and the staff of all those sites. k.
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July 19, 2014 at 11:13 am
I owe much of my journey to Brian & his unique voice ~ You have a wonderful voice too Karin ~ I hope you always find the time to write ~
Wishing you a wonderful weekend ~
July 19, 2014 at 12:38 pm
Just loved this, Karin. Can you hear me applauding across the continent? Such a special person–as are so many of our fellow pub-mates.
July 19, 2014 at 12:53 pm
A wonderful ode to a valiant poet! I, too, would love to see the picture!
July 19, 2014 at 1:09 pm
oh i love this… thanks for honoring bri with your verse k. – he so deserves it – i don’t know how he’s doing it but i think he’s just doing an excellent job and with all his heart
July 19, 2014 at 1:21 pm
Well you are too, Claudia. Thanks much. K.
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July 19, 2014 at 2:13 pm
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful, warm, funny and hugely talented person. But shhh, don’t tell him I said so, or it might go to his head! But, I have to say, you sure don’t seem like a mumbler/bumbler to me. I think I know what you mean, though, about writing in isolation – I certainly used to do that, was very reluctant about sharing my writing with anybody, especially my poetry.
July 19, 2014 at 2:26 pm
A wonderful poem – so genuinely heartfelt for a wonderful poet who has great heart too – K
July 19, 2014 at 2:56 pm
def need to thank a lot of people some still here and some moved on
July 19, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Well..i’ll have to agree Brian is certainly the worker Bee that always connects..and this so..so important..as any connection could be the one that saves the Queen Bee..or even the worker bee..
who knows..;)
i’ll humm the buzz of the BEE…and may BE it WILL take me there!:)2in the land of FREE BEES ALWAYS..free!hive or not!
July 19, 2014 at 3:37 pm
No one deserves an ode more than Brian–he is consistently supportive, always there to bounce things off even as one is bouncing off trees and walls oneself, and I love the little touches that make this so very much about him, like the beeline and the rumbling–lovely tribute and a very fun and fluid bit of pollen-collecting in its own right.
July 19, 2014 at 9:10 pm
Thanks, Joy. He is great; you too; I feel very lucky to have run into such wonderful people and poets in the online world. k.
July 19, 2014 at 3:48 pm
Wonderfully writ K–much enjoyed, you said it just right.
July 19, 2014 at 5:09 pm
This was much fun K, and a perfect image of our Rumbler! Nicely done.
July 19, 2014 at 5:19 pm
yes, bri is so so dedicated to not just poetry, but to the people… This is a grand ode to him!
July 19, 2014 at 5:38 pm
I know you speak for all of us. Brian has inspired and supported so many of the folks that participate at the pub. Thanks for mentioning all the other sites that support poets too. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and joining your sentiment in this poem.
July 19, 2014 at 8:36 pm
This is a great ode to Brian the hawk man with a vision..lovely tribute and a joy to read.
July 19, 2014 at 9:07 pm
Ha, I’ll bet Brian loved this one, MD! He is so much the heart and soul of all I love about the Net. Not simply dverse, but the giving nature, his talent, his overflowing love of family… and of course his amazing offerings. How he has time to create all this and still visit every single FREAKING blog in the world? I dunno. But Brian, the next round’s on me, and MD gets to pick the drink. amy
July 19, 2014 at 9:09 pm
Ha! Thank you, Amy. He is truly amazing. k.
July 19, 2014 at 11:39 pm
I concur completely from the sidelines where I too benefit from the ministrations of our hero. Bravo. Always enjoy your depth, K. a pure pleasure.
July 20, 2014 at 12:26 am
Hear hear and yes and in full accord with your wonderful poem. You’ve summed him up perfectly, he who deserves all our praise.
July 20, 2014 at 3:22 am
A wonderful ode to a wonderful guy and the community of poets he/they have fostered. What a gift to the loner poets out here.
July 20, 2014 at 3:54 am
this poem is a beautiful tribute to an amazing poet with a large heart ….each word breathes truth..
July 20, 2014 at 9:17 am
A lovely “ode” that indeed captures what many others feel and know. Well done!
July 20, 2014 at 1:19 pm
This is the classcal ode I must learn more about. A very rich read.
July 20, 2014 at 4:33 pm
This is delightful!
July 20, 2014 at 4:59 pm
A lovely ode, belated or not. It is quite an amazing feat he accomplishes day in and day out. Very nicely said.