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A Patchwork above this tree
by Sam Roberts
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Velvet arms and legs are hanging down
We would knot a tornado of shadows,
and fight the web in the sky
caressing this boughs emptiness
Filled with porcelain thoughts; a cavity of delights,
Chalk stones are being scratched into sweet nothings
and I watch, as you draw me an exit sign
So, I walk.
There is a patchwork above this tree
Loves labyrinth sits here;
Tasting roses, amused as I collapse,
I struggle, stealing each tangled web on the way down,
Cutting myself through a vindictive passion, a hope
Drawing blood from the blades of grass; this colour of love
Sarcastically thinking, screaming
well Im here, to remind you of the mess you left when you went away
Remains - my lifeless rose carcass
Spilling its contents; My hysteria has been exposed
02/07/2004 Author's Note: "well I'm here to remind you, of the mess you left when you went away" - Is a song by Alanis Morissette. I was inspired to write this after listening to her.
Posted on 02/07/2004
Copyright © 2024 Sam Roberts
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 02/08/04 at 02:38 PM Thought provoking reflection on the darker side or better failure of love. Excellent opening stanza...one of the most original I've read in a long time. Kudos! |
| Posted by Richard Trotter on 02/09/04 at 04:48 PM wonderfully expressive. |
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