Jenny Enochsson
Göran’s Jaunt
göran is a-walking
a bouncing bus appears
jeering eurasian jays
on the side mirrors
chauffeur with lava cheeks
and guttural voice
says you should have bought
a ticket in advance you cretin
göran grasps eel-like handrail
avoiding vibrating vinyl seats
pinscher in glasses
and blanket sleeper
windows hidden behind
advertisement shrouds
ceiling behind string lights
passengers look lethargic
especially the truants
göran’s wife says
he does not get out much
when he gets home
he will tell her about his jaunt
Jenny Enochsson (born 1976) lives in Uppsala, Sweden. She writes fiction and poetry. Her pieces have been published in several online magazines and anthologies. Furthermore, Jenny has maintained and participated in literary, collaborative projects on the internet. She is the editor of the new online literary journal Tistelblomma: https://tistelblomma.com/. Homepage: Jenny Enochsson: https://jennyenochsson.com/.
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posted by mark young at 6:24 PM
2 Comments:
You have an original, inviting use of language.
I like the poem, the small quotidian details of it and how you sum it up into something larger: the wife advising the walker and his day trip he will tell about like a hero's journey.
Very nice. Thank you!
Thanks a lot, Jack! So glad you liked it. The original use of language might have to do with the fact that I usually write in Swedish. :)
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