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the pity party

by Michele Schottelkorb

the pity party has begun

   {i wish, i wish, with all my might

      to fade away, away from sight}

it seems to me that you have won

 

trouble is, i want to fight

   {neon eyes my heart does shun

      baking in the blistering sun}

and suffer wrath despite the light

 

if the motion of the sea

   {you know, your plan is very clear

      just waiting for a tempted ear}

can sense what is meant to be

 

then I must now rest my fear

   {a salted tear I give to thee

      my poor decrepit little tree}

and keep my enemy very near. . .

 

march 10, 2004

03/10/2004

Posted on 03/11/2004
Copyright © 2024 Michele Schottelkorb

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 03/11/04 at 02:18 AM

Catchy rhythm, thought provoking, soul stiring piece Michele.

Posted by Maureen Glaude on 03/11/04 at 03:18 AM

I've heard and sometimes followed that practice, of keeping close to the enemy. Powerful and effective piece

Posted by Anne Engelen on 03/11/04 at 06:38 AM

wonderful flow..touching message too

Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 03/12/04 at 11:53 AM

I love the echo in this. the duality, the inserting of one poem, one mood within the other. and you did it with great effect. for some reason, Michele, while I was reading it, I sensed Milton.

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