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Indifeso
by Rachelle HoweFrom across the room,
I watch her,
as I have since second grade,
enamored
by the demure quality that exists
only in her curves and countenance.
Her name is Liliah.
I wonder how the red rope fits in
with her persona, how the windows
open and shut for her as
Romeo and Juliet tied their blood.
There are many, so many, things that
wander into the expanse of my mind
as I see the swell and curve
of her thighs and stomach.
She's pale.
I know the sun has rarely kissed
her pure form, and I know this,
for she oft' speaks out about
the dangers of the rays
that will chaff and rape
nubile flesh. 01/28/2007 Author's Note: NOOOOO idea where this came from. Sure that editing is to come. Please leave me ideas because I don't know where to go from here. P.S. The title means, "Defenseless" in Italian.
Posted on 01/29/2007
Copyright © 2024 Rachelle Howe
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Katerina T Nix on 01/29/07 at 02:47 AM "She's pale.
I know the sun has rarely kissed
her pure form" Beautiful words, Rachelle! Well done and thank you for sharing this piece -Kat :) |
| Posted by Therese Elaine on 01/29/07 at 05:27 AM I actually really like this hon -"the demure quality that exists only in her curves and countenance" is just lovely! |
| Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 01/29/07 at 03:49 PM I hope you never get mad at me. Heh. A pleasure, as always. |
| Posted by Kristine Briese on 01/30/07 at 02:41 AM Beautiful poem; has a feminine voluptuousness that's appealing. |
| Posted by Trisha De Gracia on 01/30/07 at 05:59 AM Hey Baby!!! Happy to see your fresh words again :D. Love this, my goodness, if only I liked women :P... |
| Posted by JD Clay on 02/01/07 at 01:53 PM Sometimes out thoughts just seem to spill onto the page but rarely have I seen a more effortless read. This delicate poem flows like a pure mountain stream. Nice reference to R & J too. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 02/01/07 at 06:15 PM The introduction of the red rope suddenly gives a B&D feel to the relationship, which I took to be either a lover or pet cat. The third stanza though introduces a vampiric tone to the poem. You could accentuate either one of these factors, though I like the poem the way it is too. Good to read you again Rachelle. :o) |
| Posted by Laura Doom on 12/02/08 at 07:47 PM Before reading, my conjecture was that the title meant 'indefensible', which is one of those instances where I might say 'how ironic' given a cerebral makeover and small pack of assorted stimuli. Ideas...(you need ideas?! Once round the block should blow that away)...ok, two general theme directions; the anachronistic nature of the scenario so far, and/or; an exploration of (inferred) ambivalence in the writer's attitude toward her subject. I'm still thinking about the swelling...
A pleasure to read you, as always... |
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