Have I indulged unseemly
In feasts of blushing terror?
Apples shining on the cheeks of
Abdicated dignity
For, here in my confinement
There is no sash to tear
No grappling with the robed façade
Nor powdering of hair
A fool, I’ve trebled troubles
For want of trophied shoulders
Not mantling a violet heart
Nor, violent flowers of fervor
But, damascened refinement
A silent, silken weave
No burden of simplicity
Upon the sterling sleeve
Do diamonds rain from tear ducts?
Do roses reign the core?
Is Venus deigned the precious pearl
Of adoration’s smile?
For, I have never mined them
Nor, boasted their décor
Nor, do they shower upon the shroud
Of death’s unlittered shore
Author notes
I know you said (preferably) no rhyme, but I had to take that as a challenge. Hope you're not turned off!
A contest entry
- I want to believe-- by tragicallyGifted.
1750 points, ended January 21, 20 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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What an amazing arrangement of words. I haven't read the other entries, but I'm shocked this didn't get first place, one would be hard pressed to write something more poetic and masterful than this piece.
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Thanks so much! Good to see you around these parts again.
How's life?
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the last three lines of each stanza are my favourites, they have a perfect rhythm. I'm glad you're writing again, or at least posting again ^^
Happy New Year - have a good one x
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Thanks duuuuuuuude. Lol, glad to be back.
And, feliz anos nuevos to you too! (Yikes, without the accent mark it looks like I'm wishing you a happy new anus. [P.S. I realize that shouldn't have been plural but without it the "joke" wouldn't have worked.]) -
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^_^
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Yes, I requested for less rhyme but you took the challenge well. Others who have entered with rhyme have done it obnoxiously. You do it with class, which is something I can appreciate (I'm more of a fan of slant rhyme over anything). Good work on this one.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your open-mindedness, and many thanks for your compliments.
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