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Rich and Dis-Spirited

I saw you that Sunday afternoon resplendent in your finery and pacing in the room, the jewels you wore so casually, dripping from ears you turned from me, a pretender in full bloom You leaned against the mantelpiece as though … Continue reading

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I : for Prompt 27 Curse

The I that is I rages against all unity Ferociously independent, unique consciousness may yearn for connectedness but not at the expense of the I Love is still self-referential Carrying the spark, the urge for self-knowledge through the mirror of … Continue reading

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Incongruent Fur

The thing was It was incongruent fur It tipped me off To an otherwise Effortless guise The hair wet and slicked back And so hurriedly dressed But across shivering shoulders This fur jacket was pressed The thing was It was … Continue reading

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Licence to Thrill

He had his own Licence to thrill I stood in awe of His preternatural skill I applauded his efforts A fan here, until This licence for pleasure Just precede the kill He’d been born it seemed With a licence to … Continue reading

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Cinematique

She had mystique Cinematique Famous directors Brooded on her face But of such passion Never a trace Never a trace She was sympathetic Cinematique But for their yearning She felt not a thing This bird barely spoke And never would … Continue reading

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In With The New

I’ve had enough of you In with the new I liked the dark and cold But now it’s stale and old Your cynicism charmed For moments there disarmed But it’s dull to my view I’m calling in the new I want … Continue reading

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Saint or Sinner

Your eyes are crystals Looking to heaven Fallen Catholic boy Your poetry is beauty Structured and even Mother’s pride and joy Your deeds are darkness Poisoned chalice Like a demon seed Through the looking-glass Rather like Alice What do you … Continue reading

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We Can’t Tell – For Prompt 26 What Can Change The Nature Of a Man?

WARNING:  This is a particularly dark poem about trauma based mind control. 1) Split mind dislocated by trauma Visceral pain and vast Encompassing humiliation Add to this a scintilla Of doubt and distraction Mix the recipe lightly With dissociation Torture … Continue reading

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Broken Piano Keyboard

This broken keyboard can still play If your fingers stir this way This room so white, a covered cloud With no memories or words allowed Furniture hides beneath these sheets And if you view it, hit repeat The echoes of these … Continue reading

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Denial

Poising here on the crest of waves that won’t peak Listening for words from mouths that won’t speak Offering your trembling soul You’re refused Here instead are options displayed you can’t choose Denial shown to you here as hopefulness Trickery … Continue reading

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