To spill one's guts

sorenbarrett

But 'tis from madness that springs the truth
From budding youth till long in the tooth
From water, flame, smoke, clouds above
Come slaughter, shame awoke, shrouds of love

 

The poet tastes both bitter and sweet
Poison the elixir of life does meet
A twisted tongue drooling drops of rhyme
Allegories painted on the edge of time

 

A reflection borrowed, a shadow stolen
Metaphor pregnant bursts from  belly swollen
Blood messages from consonants and vowels
Opened and turned inside out, a poet's bowels

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  • Teddy.15

    Some what hard to chew some of your imagery today 🤣 what an excellent piece. Every poets truth. 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Sorry Teddy every once in a while surrealism bursts out and metaphors become nightmares of interpretation. Such is the case here. Thank you for the read and kind words of support they are always most appreciated

      • Teddy.15

        lol I know that's why I love your work. 🌹

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you my friend

        • Friendship

          Well said, this poem explores the tumultuous relationship between creativity and madness, emphasizing how deep emotional experiences and existential struggles can lead to profound artistic expression. It suggests that truth often arises from pain and conflict, and that the act of writing poetry is a visceral and transformative process.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you my friend for the read and interpretation it is most appreciated and valued

            • Friendship

              You're most welcome, my friend.

            • 2781

              Reminds me of that scripture-
              But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you very much. A most interesting comparison.

              • rebellion_in_sanity

                I wish I could write something like ""Allegories painted on the edge of time". Memorable work👍👋

                • sorenbarrett

                  You are so kind my friend and I thank you for that. I appreciate your review and most generous words of encouragement

                • orchidee

                  Good write SB. Bowels? I'm just having me dinner. lol

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Orchi for the review just think of tripe, same thing.

                    • orchidee

                      Ahh, I\'ll feed it to KP today! lol.

                    • Tony Grannell

                      Dear, Soren,

                      A poet's art laid bare in three powerful stanzas. Skin, bone and innards without apology as the truth demands. Excellent, truly.

                      Fond regards,

                      Tony.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Tony you saw right through it. Always a pleasure for you to stop by. Have a wonderful day

                      • Kevin Hulme

                        Yes , a powerful way of explaining the process of writing a poem.
                        Nice one.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much Kevin your review is most appreciated and valued

                        • NinjaGirl

                          This is fantastic! There is sometimes just such a strong burning to tell someone, anyone, what we think and feel.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much NinjaGirl your kind words are always most appreciated

                            • NinjaGirl

                              Of course, your writing is appreciated also

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Wonderful words soren, showing poems come from everywhere.

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much Andy for the read and comment of understanding it is as always appreciated

                                • Tom Dylan

                                  A fine write with some great lines, Soren. Nicely done.

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you Tom for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                                    Soren, this is powerful…madness and truth mingling, bitter and sweet in every line. The finale with the poet’s bowels turned out hits like a confession carved in blood. Seriously loved that ending! Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you Tristan for the read and kind words they are most appreciated



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