I had spent
my entire existence
disconnected from
my power source.
I was told that
my incoherent speech
revealed my impotence,
that I should live in silence
since my words would
never be adequate.
I was a helpless plug
pulled out because
they didn’t want to hear
what I had to say
[or maybe I had
nothing worth saying].
But the truth is:
I wasn’t built to fit
where I tried to plug in.
I was made to be recognized
by a different electric connector,
one that was sturdy enough
to tolerate my high voltage.
I found an outlet where
my voice would be accepted,
where I could speak louder
than I was ever allowed to.
Each time I put my fingers
into the socket,
thoughts stand at attention,
poetic currents flow through
my formerly quiet,
unresponsive veins.
[I did have something to say
and finally found
a way to let it out]
The interest of those who
had once rejected me
is sparked,
as previously deaf ears
became attentive to
recharged screams.
Now, they’re powerless
to my commanding presence.
Author notes
Leave it to me to turn the phrase “Poetry is my outlet” into a metaphor. I think I’ve put my finger in the socket one too many times; my brain’s fried. Seriously though, poetry gave me a voice. My readers on AP thought it was worth listening to thus why I keep electrocuting myself. Thanks to all of you.
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A contest entry
- BECAUSE YOU ARE MY FAVS by Swan song.
3000 points, ended April 5, 2008, 28 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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EXCELLENT POEM this has to be true to life and what a well plotted story and poem Bravo to you!!!!! Well done
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the found the beginning best.
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Sigh...
you are just frustrating me!
No, really. I just love you and adore you...
I was reading a comment you left on one of my older poems. You said: "You are a poet I aspire to become".
HAH! Now it's quite the other way around as you have surpassed me and are running full-speed circles around me (and I am standing still, watching you run by).
Even your author's notes are poetic and inspiring.
You are truly the best "metaphorist" I have ever read or even heard of. You can turn ANYTHING into a brilliant, vivid, compelling metaphor.
If I didn't love you so much, I'd hate you out of jealousy.
I can't pick out a favorite part to this one - as it is so cohesive and flawlessly seamed together.
You're just amazing. I'm so happy to know you and have the pleasure of reading your lovely poems and watching you grow (as a poet and a person).
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Thank you soooooooo much
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Powerful write, thank you for entering the contest
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Wow, I love this!! I know I went for a long time not knowing how to express myself. One day, I wrote down all the thoughts that were buzzing around my head, and shaBAM, I found poetry as my outlet and power supply. I love how you turned this into the whole power/socket/outlet metaphor. I had never really thought of it that way, but reading it from someone else's view is awesome. Loved it!
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amazingly written since i found this write
to be a little heartbreaking but powerful, anyway!
the simple words placing meaningful depths
to the theme's aspect;
very original and i do hope you would win
in the contest =]
i'm definitely in awe with this write ^^
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electrifying ;)
oh my gosh... i am laughing at keyser's comment... only him...
anyway, miss metaphor... you are not fried. how else could such marvels come from your mind? REALLY now...
and like you i love powerful endings... just like this one!
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OMG!!!!!!!
I love this!! Could not have been more well timed read for me!!! You are a genius! This is so powerful and wonderful and all words with ful at the end! Go girl!! I love witnessing your power! She has risen, boys!
Creatress
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Great job. You put a new meaning to Poetry is an outlet. Congratulations, for finding your voice.
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I had this revelation once... I think I was one or so.
I took a key in each hand and stuck them in... my fingers were black for a week.
Nice clean metaphor though... fitting. Well done.
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