I buy a beautiful (heavy) dark blue bottleneck bottle
(was that thunder or the throttle?)
A southern storm rages inside the glass
I trace my fingertips down the neck waiting for the rain to pass
Silent yet furious
Looking through the glass—delirious
I watch the lightning pinging from side to side in the middle
Dancing, demanding attention—even for a little
No ship in sight
No lover so no fight
But a white flag slowly floats to the top
And the storm swells ready to fucking pop
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allyg (
Online) - Published: January 2nd, 2026 07:02
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Your poem "bottleneck" explores themes of inner turmoil, emotional conflict, and the anticipation of release. The imagery of the bottle and the storm within it serves as a metaphor for the poet's pent-up feelings and struggles. The bottle represents containment while the storm symbolizes the intense emotions that are building up, suggesting a longing for catharsis or resolution.
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