Open Poetry #17 |
Abyss |
amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
Reminiscent of burnt coffee I have tasted the wealth of the world. With stoic back pressed against the door Leading to the path of the abyss. In youth I plunged my hands in the silky vacuity A perilous game with hidden rules. Pulling from Gehenna the light from stars Or the fecal stench from antipathy. I would write the flavor of the draw Toying with the gift in virgin sight. The abyss taunted and pulled Sucking the life from my soul. For years I turned away from the source Leaving further episodes of fish to the angler whores. Then the bitter cup of ambrosia Burned the abyss into my stomach. And the air threw nicotine stench Against the walls of my lungs. The abyss became my light of stars, To escape I must become the angler whore. Published 1987 |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
BRAVO!!! So very powerfully expressed, dear friend! Congratulations on your publication, this wonderful poem deserves to be graced by so many eyes! (smiles) We all love you, sweet friend! You have suhc a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
amusemi - this is one powerful writing. I too, know the depths of the abyss. I can't say enough about this writing, it has touched me deeply... BC |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
WOW!!!Such power and emotion in this poem. I have been to my own abyss and seen hell there. Magnificent writing. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
Mistletoe Angel-I am always greatful for your loving and supportive comments. You are truly a delight in so many ways. BC-Your comments always mean a lot. I love your work. Startime-I am sorry you have had tough times. A friend once said that the things that don't kill you just make you stronger. I don't know if it is true, but sometimes it feels like I'm already dead...just that nobody remembered to tell me. Today's not one of those days...thank goodness....LOL! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW! This is one powerful write! I do hope you are okay and all is going well now for you! Take care, hugs, Nancy. "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Daemonyin Junior Member
since 2001-11-24
Posts 31 |
I related much to this seemingly miserable predicament... Like a Dead entity fingering my minds memory.... Despite that, I like this poem for it moved me.... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
An enjoyable trip to the deepest darkest sea of our psyche. Glad you came up from the abyss! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
I have to say this moved me...I like your style of writing also... Be well K |
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