Missed Connections in New Hampshire
Haunted (Elsewhere)
Those who have eyes
And see
Who have ears
And hear
Who have lips
And speak
Haunt these halls
My dear
I’m my dreams
Bones don’t rattle
Moans just whisper
Yet; they break my sleep
Gave up spirits
Took up prayer
Despite this exorcism
Your memory I keep
Those who have eyes
And see
Who have ears
And hear
Who have lips
And speak
Haunt these halls
My dear
Memories now
Taunt and comfort
Dreams they
Visit at night
No silver bullet
Not holy water
Nor crucifix
Can set me right
Her Two Cents
Pleq is one of my all-time favorite experimental musicians and this piece, Getting Though, not only provides a haunting backdrop to our New Hampshire poet’s writing, but the video is also reminiscent of elusive sleep and tortured dreams. When it comes to staying free from the snares of ill-minded ghosts, a talisman is only as effective as the belief surrounding it (so choose wisely).
