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misterpoet
Junior Member
since 1999-10-26
Posts 18


0 posted 1999-10-26 10:53 AM


Sista why

Sista why...
Do we play such games
Knowing no one will win
And we both lose
In the end?

Sista why...
Do we try our hands
At love
Having no idea
As 2 the
Right way?

Sista why...
Do we make misery
The best friend between us
While constantly molding
Our hearts
Into bitter stone?

Sista why...
Do we couplize ourselves
4 show and envy
2 those without
While walking inside
Personal spaces
So far apart – disconnected?

Sista why...
Do we know these things
And still refuse...

To let go?

KG.10.07.99

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Brad
Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705
Jejudo, South Korea
1 posted 1999-10-26 07:35 PM


First, just have to say we appreciate the comments your giving to other poems.

The alternate spelling of 'sista' and the use of numbers is interesting. I would consider adding more alternate spelling to give the poem more of a unique sound. Admittedly, it may turn some people off but it also might get more people to read it out loud (which is the only way I could get the numbers to work -- not that smart, I guess).

I also like the word 'couplize'.

I would consider turning this monologue into a dialogue with the 'sista' responding. It might show more of the tension of the situation you're trying to describe.

Brad

misterpoet
Junior Member
since 1999-10-26
Posts 18

2 posted 1999-10-28 04:46 PM


Thanks Brad for your comments. A fellow female poet responded to this one. Here it is below. Your feedback is appreciated.


Brother, I

Brother, I...
am uncertain of
what I should define
as Love
On child's legs as I toddle
through what I believe
is your wish

Brother, I...
am not playing
but reciting the script
the 1st Brother wrote
Not really hearing my own words
or seeing my own actions
just fine tuning the
pre-mixed relationship dance

Brother, I...
am not playing you
mischievously
not hurting you
intentionally
not "mis-loving" you
consciously
but the road is dark
in blinders

Brother, I...
only ask that you help
reset an example
of how Love can be refined
and undo pre-defined
rules
of
love and let go

dw 10.07.99

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