conscience screws in isolation
found in cocaine alibi's fear,
insane, this dream that disappears
quicker than the soul can heal.
shoot me up with narcism
while slits cascade along sewers,
bathe with the gutter dream whore
dripping dead sperm in the abyss.
hold me tight and die,
regrets sink this reality
knowing well of the remains
like it's never been hard.
in crowds of the fading light,
a tired audience scatters
drawn by their trivial matters
to rise reason within ruin.
mortality sneaks in short time
and shivers 'till the lights go out,
success spreads all roads in doubt
as tragedy completes the night.
kiss me dear and die,
share a brief touch in moments
disguising this futility
like it's never been hard.
A contest entry
- IT'S NOT DARK YET, BUT IT'S GETTING THERE... by cheaphotelsign.
425 points, ended September 1, 2008, 9 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Can you roll another?
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no one does dark like you...no one can touch you, Papi. You have that "poetic intelligence" that far surpasses those who attempt this genre. Oh, and I miss you, too, by the way
Congrats on this gold winner. Love, Lane xxoo
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hold me tight and die...shoot me up with narcism...mortality sneaks in short time and shivers till the lights go out...You have taken your reader into the world of darkness, the grime, the tragedy and yet, its never been hard...awesome read dear friend and congrats on the GOLD
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So glad you won the gold! This was stunning and full of depth. Outstanding use of imagery!
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Very nicely done to grab up the Gold, well written...Scott
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ok...the first verse kicked my ass...the second is partially in my guestbook so i automatically love it..."like it's never been hard" leave it to you to come up with something brilliant like that. i imagine you can imagine how i relate to this...it's wickedly beautiful...darkly heavy.i dig it almost as much as i dig you.lol the last verse is on...bob would be proud...this is true to the contest and my wants. thank you for this entry and best wishes.
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harsh reality...you have some stunning lines in this, i wouldn't even begin trying to choose my favs. i love your work, always...and i know this one inside and out.
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