away from curious eyes
his mind and body shaking
anticipation beckons
scale the bark, arrange the scarves
according to fantasy
let the breathing scheme begin
breathless fumbled silken loops
induce sweet tingly parts
to swell uncontrollably
unzip impatient confines
and tighten a gossamer knot
touch the throbbing excitement
brain begs as stars explode
body quakes painful release
unnoticed, the foot slips
one has to wonder, surely
he didn't want to die ~
perhaps he was overcome
humiliation's survivors
prompts family's insinuations
of ideation suicidal
the truth will never be mentioned
Author notes
1,000 'reported' deaths a year, mostly young males aged 15 to 25
A contest entry
- Pic Inspired by Tattboyspet.
475 points, ended April 29, 2008, 17 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Brutally honest comments please.
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You dug deep
After looking at your home page, I understand better what you are about. In my poetry I do the same, "How far do I dare go?" "What boundaries can I cross?" I can guess at your pain. I've spent a lot of time understanding my own. It left me thinking and I think that's what you wanted.
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TY, TatPet
Didn't mean to bum you out on the AN, there's a true story behind this. Teen boy, tree and open trousers. Ach weil.
Again thanks for the green pixels and for holding such a macabre contest! -
Your AN was rather sad ...
Enjoyed this take on the prompt though - it was outside the box and it actually made me think - thank you for your entry
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This is a really good poem. I don't see the connection to the pic, but good job
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Thank you, I guess I'll have to tweak it a little Appreciated.
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