i lived here
in this stated place
x marks the spot
of residence
sit still little one
ignore the sway and piracy of vagabondgypsy gyrating hips
the allure of hindu mystique
the slow drawl and southern sluggish tug
be ready when mississippi calls on your parlor
and sucks you beneath her muddy bosom
soothed with
menthol hopes of economic demise
a loss
empty philanthropy
relatively hating, loving, loving, loving
nurtured with clouded skies, milk to
slivered vocal cords
breathe not of objections
wait
wait
dollars dip a suit stuffed
of greedy eyes reports:
an all time low.
anarchy tides
[laugh at the symmetry
don’t you want to just kiss
their bandannaed heads
with whispers of the ludicrously
viewed -- arrogance
or humility?]
wait…
[see the rage in their fists]
the difference between
an anarchist and a dreamer?
softness
of snow
weightlessness, waiting…
fillings of kisses, hugs, hope
strive for selflessness
it is what is right.
pray that this era ends smoothly
pray that neo-Nazi idealists
don’t perpetuate pestilence of hate
a fear, a sham
dream of something – better
a cocoon of autumns leaves
who will save us now
that we have rendered our mothers womb
useless
Author notes
i be j-ay rose
A contest entry
- A little something for those who have me on their favorites as of Feb. 29, 2008 by Dienush.
1100 points, ended March 15, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Wow. The style of this is creative, love the unique images and the use of alliteration is wonderful. At first this seemed to me like a personal poem, then a social commentary became apparent. Perhaps it is both. I'd love to point out my favorite parts, but that's most of the poem... I guess the last three lines stood out even more, though. They are a powerful allusion and it is so very true. There's only one suggestion I have:
"anarchist a dreamer" seems to be a typo. Maybe it's just me, but I thought the a was meant as an "and".
But, beautifully written.
~Diana
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yessss, thank you for noticing that.
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