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The Suicide Dress
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The Suicide Dress |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631
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Once again, it seems I am somehow wearing the wrong dress for this dream, a frail canary slip, shoulders, in such a sheer-pink pitch, invites murder into the parlor, as mirrors go dark with regret, un-corseted, I spill through the seams of something so fragile, and mourning after morning I wake from that wild darkness and emerge from inside your heavy shearling coat, powder a black slur at the clavicle, as my throat latches on air, a broken clasp, pales among the muddy mirabilis, we’ve become myth to each other, this tender conscription of hours threaded silky occlusions, crinoline fragments stitched in rinds of ricepaper and drumlins, and it’s nothing like destiny, here’s a wasp thumb deep in the heart of a pomegranate, her flesh its own brimstone and poppied, though we pull out of the impenetrable the dirtiest bird wings, bathe them in rosewater, then plant them in each other’s bodies, fly, and why only on Thursdays, my eyes night like the sky on the sixth of November, and my name becomes nothing but a revision of origami lilies, although having never known the dirt by feel, yet, learn to root in wind.   |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I had one of those once...vintage eyelet too... One day though, I just decided to go out the same way I came in--naked, kicking and screaming.  Pain has no appropriate garb.  I'm captivated, as ever, by your use and choice of graphics--some days I'm a little too simple to understand the finer stitching of your subtleties, so it does help. My old gray mare is my old gray matter. Alas.  |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
~thank you for taking a peek at this, serenity~ I think everyone has had a dress like this at least once in their lifetime ~ i like to use graphics when I post on the poetry Boards...and I'm always on the look outfor the same little subtlties in the art work...that twist with the language in my poems. I appreciate the time you take to go thru my murk  thanx again, serenity... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
bel1e, you are indeed original with writing that blows me away. enjoyed the last lines although having never known the dirt by feel, yet, learn to root in wind. you keep me thinking and it might take time for me to rest with complete understanding, will keep enjoying, thanks for sharing. Rick |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Rick ~ ((thank you)) for the enthusiasm and encouragement...I am so pleased you are enjoying these~~ I try to wrap the core of my writing in layers that peel back to reveal something of color...and emotion...and leave it open to my reader's interpretation...not alot of people are drawn to the style...and traditional-minded poets are among my fiercest critics...some are of the opinion that it's not even poetry...but I'm glad my lunacy appeals to you hugs~ ~beLLe [This message has been edited by bel1e (08-04-2007 09:49 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lady, your poetry always dances with a complexity of images and metaphors, and tingles the tongue when read outloud. Thank you for another delightful gift! |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Mindnite~ thank you, love...so pleased you enjoyed this one~ ~hugs |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
and I was in my jeans... enjoyed you little one |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
LMAO~ darkie, you are a doll...and a sight for sore eyes, in your button flies...LOL thanx for looking in on me~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
as always nicely done Ma'am... |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
thanx for the peek inside, Chief~ I know none of these are new to you...thanx for taking a moment (and another) for me~ ~baby |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
 As always belle, such a delight to watch your dance m'friend....LOVELY |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Gentle Spirit~~~ (((thank you))) for the heart-felt reply~ |
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