inebriated
with the stimulation of
his own verbosity
he masturbates
for all the world to see
his words
oozing unfulfilled potential
splattered on crumpled paper
or a screen
as it were
the pen
his phallic pride
his weapon of voice
wielded
with all the ferocity
his empty soul can deliver
drained
yet unsated
his mind
shrivels and withdraws
until
blind ambition
rears once more
Copyright © Henri Ferguson 2003
Author notes
Writing poetry happens for many reasons. Some attempt to purge demons, express gut wrenching life issues and the ever popular angst, while others want to pontificate and share their views with the world. But this is my salute to those who wield their words like a rubber sword. Their words so completely esoteric and steeped in hollow mystique; navel gazing at its finest.
Written May 14th, 2003
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I feel like i was a peeping tom :-) But, yea... that was the intent I think. The writing process is definately like this in many ways... it is sometimes a frustration, sometimes a desire, a hunger, sometimes a climax or a purging...
Loved this one... can definately relate.
~ Wendy
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very true
Truer words have not been spoken...for me it is a pet peeve poets with a superiority complex because they are "writers". Especially the ones who think they are helping you with their advice, trying to make you fit their rules. Self centred people can be changed though, and eventually find partners to help with their...fulfillment. -
lol I had to smile when I read this one. I never know how to comment on poems like the one's you're talking about here. Not that I blush or anything, just not my cup of tea I guess. Some women do this as well. Good thought provoking write.
(give me subtle sensuality any day)
Red -
poetic masturbation
shaking my head
and trying to hide the smirking grin on my face
coupled with your comments
this becomes one amazing read
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LOL...
and what harm can a rubber do?
oh i mean..
rubber sword....
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This is fantastic. Just brill. You get the prize for making me smile at your wittiness! Amazingly well written. I had to smile...
rhiannon -
the title is just excellent... was hoping not to walk into a mess.
you truely do know how to utalize language to create these gems i've so missed (glad to see you're around again).
hmmmmmmm... pen, guess tiring out the wrist is not an issue here. hehe.
much respect.
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HAHAHAHAHAHA! This is Classic! Witty and wonderful...much truth spoken in jest. Truly creative and original...LOVED IT!
UB
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Ur poem is really funny and excelent! just sit down and actually sound out the words and it makes sense. I like it. Not many poets are willing to do something like this...
U r a true poet, and ur poems like this that prove it...
Ur comment on my poems were really gentle... thanks...
Hugs from Brazil
****Maria*****
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Henri- I must say you certainly have a way with words (smiles). I like the way you've worked this wanking metaphor to its fullest... "the pen, his phallic pride" is a wonderful line... simple words that draw a vivid picture for the reader... thoroughly enjoyed reading this and enjoyed the unique perspective you've imparted... guess we all need a good wank every now and again - LOL! Excellent write Henri - well done! Helen
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It's just a pen Bigmamajen. . .at least I hope so. . .nice write ferg.
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is that a pen in your pocket......or.......
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I'm sitting here in total amazement!!! a very unique and masterful write...this one left me pondering for quite some time...kinda makes one wonder if they shouldn't write so much now...will that make you go blind??? LOL I'm in agreement with above comments... absolutely BRILLIANT write!!!
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oh yes oh yes oh yes...raised a much needed smile here ..reminded me of my own piece "wordsmiths ode" which had a similar intent but not so polished in its execution...bravo indeed...looking forward to reading more from you
thank you for this poem
Victoria xxXxx
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umm ... careful where you point that pen Mr. Poet! Awesome work Henri! Peace ~ Brian
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Sheer brilliance Henri...fantastic piece of work you have given us to read...thought this was superb and its going into my favourites...as in immediatly !
Creative...original...inventive...
Ten out of ten mon amie
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lol, Ferguson,...bloody brilliant! my ribs are aching from laughing so hard.
*giggling,
CM
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Great play on words..great use of your imagination! Unique way to describe what is going on in some poetic minds! Bravo! Really enjoyed this!
Maureen
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Don't make too big a mess, hehe. Yeah, writing is quite a release, but many times, never seems to be enough.
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"his weapon of voice"
i enjoyed the twisted cliche here. (weapon of choice.) totally threw me.
intruiging, and, of course, not in the least truthful for me. *laughs*
ophelia -
This is freaking brillaint.
Humorous, but yet genius all the same.
This is truly clever and unique and so well
put together and written. I love your play on
words. It's like its saying so much from the
words you have said, that has nothing to do
with the words penned......very clever.
~Amy~
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Fabulous!
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