Little pieces of tear stains images
clinging to the mind
covering up the dreams,
blurring the view
of the world
unable to see
the angels who hold the strings
keeping life from falling off
into a canyon
where the ghouls of my closet live.
I can hear the voices in my sleep
they paste the papers to my brain,
my only salvage
is to borrow a scalpel
from reason’s medical supply store
located over at the sunshine forever mall.
Its razor edge is composed of forgiveness’ metal,
but it so often melts while using
always in need to be replaced.
And even when I do cut of those bits of visions
how often they grow back.
Getting use to accepting
that the cutting tool
does give me some relief,
knowing how having to replace them
a better habit
than nights spent
screaming at brain litter.
Author notes
Credit to "Ergo Proxy" Quotes:
10. I amputated a fragment of my memory to save a failing sense of sanity
A contest entry
- Options, Quotes. by LoveDeprived.
700 points, ended December 1, 2008, 15 entries
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The prompt leads this into strong images where reader treads to grasps voices beyond ghouls touch. Stop at the medical store where the razor of forgiveness melts and bits removed often grow back. The smooth flow and easy track of stanza take in the wonders of angel offer relief of forgiveness. Good luck with the contest
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Brilliant!
This was a terrific poem, your imagery and word usage was great.
Keep up the good work!
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Excellent from start to finish, You never disappoint
the reader
BRAVO !
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Oh my goodness. This entire piece was just a work of tormented genius, not that you are one... I'm not sure, but it is amazing. Loved the way you played around with adjectives giving ideas and things awkward human qualities. Can't even describe how much I liked this piece.
Carrie
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Wow, this is amazing. It definitely leaves me thinking. The first stanza is amazingly written and I love it. "Forgiveness' metal" "reason's medical supply store" These are all amazing phrases. Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest
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