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terminal stillness

by Matthew Sharp

terminal stillness found
time speeds by in gaps of acclamation
to adapt souls shaky in impatience

tremors to mirror the mirage

a distortion
blowing out the torch of proportion

shining in an illusive corner

temptations leash pulls with promises
of breeding preachers
to thoughtlessly teach intimidation
to increase the cage population
scratching layers of paint off the wall in frustration

restless despair
band-aid prayer
an abominable will to kill
for whats not there

filling the divine cup with emptiness
spilling over in shallow reflections
the virus stands in front of its projection
an infection

08/27/2007

Posted on 08/28/2007
Copyright © 2024 Matthew Sharp

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Meagan Green on 08/28/07 at 06:47 AM

word up.

Posted by Alison McKenzie on 09/01/07 at 07:06 PM

I love all the mixed metaphors here, how they bend and shift and blend. This is jam-packed with good stuff.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 02/18/16 at 04:42 PM

Really enjoyed the unique images in this. Loved "cage population". Gives me a rap vibe - fun to read out loud. Well earned POTD!

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