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Maps

Missing image

Cherub caricatures cloned in cerebral crypt,

rehearsed rote recollections

dictated by skewering sensations in crib whispers

infused into one's esteem library.

 

Feeling lost in the maze of misconceptions,

unable to find the corridor leading between

illusion and reality.

 

Using mirror as compass to find path to paradise,

fowl of fancy circling in gaze as desire's airy solicitors,

never sure if they are eagles or ravens,

deliverers or predators

 

Heart twirls a pirouette in surreal ballet

in hopes the steps will spin a revelation's trail

to guide one out of self pity's swamp,

stumbling over circumstance's steps.

 

Clinging to denial's looking glass for signs

of excuses' true north,

ignoring the vultures of guilt with their Cheshire grins,

dreaming of being Alice,

wishing Lewis Carroll was a prophet

and life had less paths with thorns.

Author notes

Ornithophobia III by `larafairie
http://www.deviantart.com/print/1100460/

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  • PerfectImperfection
    April 11, 2008

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    A very in depth piece of expression. Such a great take on the prompt chosen, weaving intensity into the journey. Nice write! Thank you so much for your entry!


  • Grimoire
    April 3, 2008

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    Hey, I liked it alot... you captured what I was thinking , mostly , when I first saw that picture...

    ~ Using mirror as compass to find path to paradise,
    fowl of fancy circling in gaze as desire's airy solicitors,never sure if they are eagles or ravens,
    deliverers or predators ~

    liked those lines especially. Nice wording and a very strange ending, but unique. Vivid and has some solid metaphors.

    until immolation,
    Grimoire


  • x-Black-Butterfly-x gold member
    March 28, 2008

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    this is a powerful write that penned feelings and imagery along the lines of what i thought when i saw the picture. well done grandpa


  • StarEyes
    March 28, 2008

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    I think I have been here before Sounds familiar, in a surreal sense of the word. This is fantastic! Great take on the picture prompt!

    Best of luck in this contest!!!