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Solutions
by V. Blakemaybe i could siphon my spirit
out of whichever chamber in this
arthritic little heart
proved suitably defensible
for its final stand,
and i can hope that oxidation
will counteract its blight.
but if not,
maybe there's a glass of gin
so basic as to neutralize
something even so acidic as my soul,
though i entertain no delusions
that might tempt me to believe myself
any less corroded
than my liver might suggest. 04/12/2010 Author's Note: I've missed you, Pathetic.
Posted on 04/13/2010
Copyright © 2024 V. Blake
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Nanette Bellman on 04/13/10 at 04:03 AM It's missed you too! Well, I have at least. |
| Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 04/13/10 at 07:28 AM Seems to me poets think more inductively. That is, poems create solution and then seek out the problems that solution might solve. Unlike the world-at-large that pretty much thinks deductively. IMHO the beauty of this poem are the options. Because believing in a solution paves the way to solution. Great to see you back. Thanks. |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 04/13/10 at 12:39 PM A great write Vince. And I recall years ago sitting in the hottest bath I could stand drink a large Martini hoping it would reduce the pain of drowning. Very well done. |
| Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 04/13/10 at 03:06 PM We've missed you, boss. This better be the first of many. |
| Posted by Anita Mac on 04/13/10 at 03:11 PM I second Gabe's sentiment. Loooove this. Arthritic heart... awesome. |
| Posted by Johnny Crimson on 04/13/10 at 04:18 PM I'm also searching for that basic glass of gin! clap,clap,clap (applause)nice write! |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 04/14/10 at 01:26 PM I feel like this all the time, Vince. Thank heaven you've the gift for gathering the perfect words to express this elusive near-death experience. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 04/16/10 at 07:23 PM I have missed you also. Cheers to you, Vince. |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 04/17/10 at 09:20 PM ...ala Poltergeist, "Heeeeee's baaaaack. and with ooomph, save me some of that elixir, uh if it works...and you come to us 'smarter', eh? |
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