Automobiles take toll on the streets,
decoded as route rout riot symbols trafficking influence,
clash crash of status cymbals –
so many crocodiles riding roughshod over pedestrian crossings,
slithering uncurbed from the high street banks
upstream tide marks into the flow of traffic waves.
Uptown, downtown, cross-country, all directions,
stop/go, they glow in their own night reflections
mirrored on some grid map geo-t[r]opic,
spreading pollution upon the predatory river road of time,
spinning wheels on track for appointment which completes
numbered plate phase, until each meets
planned obsolescence...
Author notes
Distant parody Witter BYNNER Spectra
Megapole
Millipede megapole:
each cubic foot is filled,
with footfalls, landfalls, whole
and parts together milled
until, fulfilled their role,
all pitfalls will be stilled...
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Not nearly as beautiful as strolling in an English garden in what seems to be a time warp of the imaginations these days, you write of melee perfectly and its inherent dangers in the pace and face of progress. The image of crocodiles in pedestrian crosswalks is (g)ripping.
~ Karen
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(=, this is a very creative description of auto mobiles, with many unexpected metaphorical references. It's really enjoyable to read, (=
You are always so good.
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Loved this, loved the alliteration and the cast you put on cars.."clash crash of status cymbals " This is such an enjoyable read...Best of luck!
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Well this is certainly an intersting read... I like how you have described automobiles. These lines stand out-
so many crocodiles
slithering uncurbed from the high street banks
upstream into the flow of traffic waves.
A pleasure to read... All the best!
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