You say perception changes with perspective
and if you listen to what grows beneath
where slander mycorrhiza will remove your doubt.
and it can grow to funghi of a virgin truth
whispered from the basement far below.
Last night you said you dreamt of us
Did you see the grampus’ dancing kelp?
or from the hidden dell a retrospective spell,
that’s never found in standard issue grimoires.
And will you bind an alder wreath with blood?
for skyclad orgies in our ashen orchard;
barren – left to die from scrump and theft.
Or will you raise again and see what’s here
my heart is sacrificed for your relief
photo by Elene Usdin
It’ been a while since I wrote to Magpie Tales, but I do it here. If anyone wonder what some of the strange words come it from here, This is my 1500th entry, so cause for a small celebration (for me at least).
December 7, 2014
Björn Rudbergs writings 
Congratulations on your 1500th! Love all the many images in your poem…very rich.
Thank you.. yes I never thought I would have published 1500 entries..
Bjorn, Congratulations on your 1,500th piece! This has a really creepy feeling about it. The picture helped.
Well written. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you…1500 is probably too much
I loved ‘binding of the alder wreath with blood’, so very pagan and otherworldly….wonderful imagery here…and many congratulations for your 1500th post, that’s amazing. x
I am NOT going into that basement! Well done!
Wow 1500th post..congrats!!! Oh, this one is dark and foreboding one never knows what that orchard will whisper..the grampus could mean two things that swim or hide in the deep waters.
Saying it again like the rest, congrats Bjorn! Great write with all the different episodes depicted. As you said, the words seem easier to relate this time, yes!
Hank
This made me want to run in circles around the fire pit in my backyard. Bravo, man. Vivid, sensual, stirring. I like it.
really vivid…..!!
Nice cadence, and that pic is creepy as hell :b
1500th wow. You had me looking up words(which I love). This is a beautiful poem and I agree with lingonberryjelly: veeeeerrrry creepy pic.
not to diminish your celebration of your 1500 but i’m more impressed with your unique style and your continued writing.
creative is more than a number
gracias
1,500! Quite an achievement, especially since you maintain high quality and artistry throughout. You’re giving me a vocabulary challenge this morning, Bjorn–I’m off to study!
Steve K.
Björn,
This sends shivers up my spine. I love the way words just create a world of its own…Congratulations!
creative…nice images!
Very rich and deep. It sets up a sort of spellbinding mood.
Thanks to blogging, so many poems exist now that we might not have written without the encouragement of other poets, right, Bjorn? I am eternally grateful. I always admire your talent.
Nice beat to this… And yes, perception definitely changes with perspective.
How we lead each other on and on and on in poetry! Congrats on 1500. I’m at 1081 on the poetry blog myself. In itself, this provides a changing perspective on who we are, doesn’t it? I like the play of perspective in your poem too. I sure hope the orgy doesn’t end up leaving the field barren–not after an entire heart was sacrificed.
Congrats on 1500! Given the consistent quality: the caliber and diversity in your form poems, the subtleties and nuances contained in your work . . . to say nothing of the indisputable talent you show for your craft – I am gobsmacked. What a wonderful achievement in your life, Björn.
Congrats on your 1500th.
This poems scares me. It evokes terrible feelings of loss; ugliness from times when ignorance and fear ate at the heart of man.
My eyes are very wide right now…
I love the feel of this . . .as though it comes from another time and place.
In the past, the image of a dell has always thrilled me (it’s not a term we use her in the U.S.) but here it is obviously a bit creepy.
Fun poem to read. Congratulations on your 1500th post!
Poe-esque and delicious…