from grain to glass.
empire burlesque
so dies the hidden vapours in a mouth.
the coldest month brings water to my den.
it is here I flourish brighter
than the shells I walk upon.
each face as once remembered
now exiled from the light Bukowski owned.
new colours. new beginnings.
I have fallen from the thin side
of a jealous mind devoid of all
of expected attributes and innocence.
where sharpens all but dull and dreary lives
each pandering to the devil's wives
with their tangerines all circling their prey.
the great white skin that stretches as it heaves.
ten tiny gods have I to guard against.
with my well oiled props and beer-hops
picking purple flowered crocus
while my mother bears her secrets
to the drunkards hanging high above my chin.
another perfect day
has let me in.
from grain to glass.
this happiness within;
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Author:
Melvin James (Pseudonym) (
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Oh how I do miss your poetry when you are away, I have a smile on my face from ear to ear. Your spread of joy is well noted, I hope all's well with you my dear Melvin. 🌹
as kind as always Teddy.
a few dark days with no ink in my pen, but all is good my friend.
good to be back....
good to see you again.
I hope all is well with you also.
Madness is happiness and is outlawed by all federal agencies as well as state and municipal. A poem that left me feeling ambivalent about most things. A fun read Melvin.
thank you Soren.
good to hear from you again.
very much appreciated;
Yay, Melvin! Glad to see you back, my friend! Love this. From grain to glass is, no doubt, something I get. I absolutely love the line, "to the drunkards high above my chin". Well done, on this my friend! 🌹👏
good to be back Tristan.
many thanks for your most kind comment.
I do hope you are keeping well;
You are most welcome! I am keeping well, my friend. Have my moments, as we all do, but well overall. Thank you so much!
very good read, much enjoyed
thank you reading and a most kind comment.
very much appreciated.
most welcome
Tremendous work. You floor me.
most kind words Thomas,
and greatly appreciated.
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