then can I sleep? perhaps.
one backward step
recycled gold for my elbows in a draw.
it has moved itself ten thousand times it seems,
but still it sews it's buttons on a crib.
but still the sea that cannot smile
that cannot walk the miles when wrapped in black.
it was Dylan in a dress when Cohen died!
I spied with but a single eye
blind and cursed as lovers
on a cross of buttered scones
in human form
barking like a rabid dog
pissing with the tadpoles in the stomach of a crow;
by no miracle or less panoramic views
I know nothing of your whereabouts
your triple X
your missing links to the smell. the ghastly smell!
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Author:
Melvin James (Pseudonym) (
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The smell of death itself perhaps, superbly done dear Melvin, not a line I didn't love. Kudos and then some 🌹
thank you Teddy.....
my dear friend who means the world to me and my poetry.
bless you.
Right back at you beautiful friend and poet. 💙
Brilliant.
thank you Thomas...
high praise from a man who's poetry I admire greatly.
Wow! Pure brilliance! The ghastly smell, whatever it is...death perhaps?...certainly had its way at the end! An amazingly brilliant, olfactory ending to what was already a brilliant, sensory-rich, experience. I also loved the reference to Dylan and Cohen! Wonderfully done, Melvin! Wonderfully done! 🌹👏❤️
thank you Tristan.
your kind words mean so much my friend.
You are welcome, Melvin! A privilege to know and read you!
A fantastic poem
I must say!! 👍 👍
The imagery and
metaphor just blew me away!!👏
A great read indeed
thank you for sharing!! 😊
Best regards ✌️ Thad
thank you Thad...
glad you enjoyed the read.
Fun read, full of twisted metaphors a maze like poem of symbolic, blind alleys, false turns and mind-boggling images.
as kind and thoughtful as always Soren.
very much appreciated my friend.
First class. I also '"spied with but a single eye" all to regularly. Nice work.
good to hear from Dan.
thank you for reading and sending such a friendly comment.
very much appreciated.
Cleverly written and enjoyable read
thank you very much
You are very welcome
darker sentiments throwing light on some unspoken things - wow..
thank you for your kind words
you are welcome
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