it’s the
same walk
our
favourite one
shabby sculptures
suburban
follies
part of our
days
the obscenity
and the love token
written in
cement
we always read
there's the protest sticker on that bin
a
dam and a dog swimming
dutiful ducks
the telephone
line runs to the hill
everything's augmented through our mobiles
we hold them
before us
like
tricorders
walking arm
in arm
to a tale of huge mythologies
700
creatures
the pocket
monsters
a frontyard
trampoline
could be a
pokemon pen
the woody
grassland
a gym to battle in
Jigglypuff
could be asleep
in the school holiday cubby house
there are
pokemon near
a pidgy and
a zubat
we could join
Team Rocket
and be
foiled again
remember to
be alert at all times
stay aware
of your surroundings
Haha, I like the way you start off 'normally' before descending into Pokemon. Yes, stay alert, especially, when you all cross the roads! I've never played this (I know, I know, I have my finger on the pulse...). Is it really as addictive as it sounds?
ReplyDeleteIn my small foray I found it really sweet. I like the narrative and mythology of Pokemon, and I've read about art events with augmented reality, but not been to them, and after playing this game I see its potential. It is simple which really helps.Not too much to learn before you can do something. And then I found it very amusing to see such familiar things with this added playful layer, it's like what I do anyway in my head but another added thing. Also a great excuse to be a bit embarrassing. I never spend money to do something like that. Except the cost of having the phone. But you can. It was pleasing and funny.
ReplyDeleteYour use of it sounds creative, and lovely, as is usual in your approach to your art which I look forward to every day. Thanks, Sarah. I enjoyed the poem.
DeleteI'll copy the poem and send it to my sons!! this will recall good memories I believe!!
ReplyDeleteI know nothing of Pokemon Sarah, but I like the poem!
ReplyDeleteGreat poem! My wife and daughter have been playing Pokemon Go and are just about to explore our neighborhood while doing so. You have really captured the obsession of the moment.
ReplyDeleteI had my son bring the Go into my room today. a perfect piece.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful romance ... even with Pokemon :) which I'm behind on too!
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