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Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

0 posted 2006-06-01 08:59 PM



DRAMA


I am self-made mockery
hanging strings to limb
creating the drama
noose around neck
a Russian roulette of dreams.

Self-loathing comes naturally
prolific in its keep
almost beautiful in its misery
and I gladly play my part
through the Act of this destruction.

There is safety in sabotage
torture makes for intrigue,
challenges fuel the death
when I'm close to life;
So I cut my hope into pieces
and red my heart as bullseye
predictability is strength
disappointment drowns me in blithe.

Sadism is sensual
bound is decadence,
how good it feels to deny myself
cage the urges, pent-up tiger
climaxing the lips in cannibal
to spike my lethargy.

And, if I really wanted to
I could cut the strings
but I'd rather sharpen the scissors
on the scathe of stubborn tears.

Thin ice offers the possibility
and I've never been one
to pull the Band-Aid off quickly.

Melissa Long-Monette



Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world!

© Copyright 2006 Melissa P. Long-Monette - All Rights Reserved
Ella Blue
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since 2006-05-26
Posts 47

1 posted 2006-06-01 09:48 PM


Nails on a chalkboard, but I keep reading your words Honeybee,drawn by the sacredness of the subjects pain maybe?
Beautiful:0)

Liz Sinclair
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since 2006-05-06
Posts 93
Atlantis
2 posted 2006-06-03 12:03 PM


I love introspective pieces, they always speak truth.  This has the right mixture, a little bit of cynicism and little bit of facetiousness.  I love it.  It's what I call a smartass.  (hehehe)  Thanks for sharing it!  Take care, Liz...Carpe Diem



When I'm good, I'm very good. But when I'm bad, I'm better.
Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.
...the immortal Mae West

The Lady
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since 2005-12-26
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The Southwest
3 posted 2006-06-03 12:11 PM



Raw and painful and so well done.


passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
4 posted 2006-06-03 07:35 AM


I relate well
Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29
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South Africa
5 posted 2006-06-03 04:28 PM


Melissa - Loved the in-depth reach of this poem but was pleased to note the emergence of strength and humour - two very good companions to have.  Enjoyed!
Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187
Oregon
6 posted 2006-06-03 04:53 PM


Learning to love one's self can truly be a challenge, especially when we choose not to see anthing loveable.

You have such a fresh way of putting language together to achieve the desired effet, very intense feeling and some vivid  contrasts in the imagery.  

I enjoyed reading!  ~ Klassy

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