Poetry competition CLOSED 21st January 2017 6:16pm
WINNER
Anonymous
Anonymous
RUNNERS-UP:
JohnFeddeler
and poetryaccident
Amygdala
She Is Afraid, He Is Tired..
She is he,
and he is She.
The two,
now lost, loves heart.
And bright,
the yellow sun.
You once we're two,
as one,
and ran around the world.
Inside both heads.
He fell inside loves fire.
And she,
his red heart pumping burned
Both fires,
burned ice cold hot.
Within Her,
light did give U.S. form.
Over shadows love,
swept out black coals.
Your smile, twin lips.
He kissed, both miss.
His face, from that.
Bright coals, still hiss.
Now alone again,
he walks into.
Loves,
loving great full moon.
She is he,
and he is She.
The two,
now lost, loves heart.
And bright,
the yellow sun.
You once we're two,
as one,
and ran around the world.
Inside both heads.
He fell inside loves fire.
And she,
his red heart pumping burned
Both fires,
burned ice cold hot.
Within Her,
light did give U.S. form.
Over shadows love,
swept out black coals.
Your smile, twin lips.
He kissed, both miss.
His face, from that.
Bright coals, still hiss.
Now alone again,
he walks into.
Loves,
loving great full moon.
Anonymous
The Great Escape
The clock says Friday,
the seconds awkwardly progress
I think how people rarely contort
in such strange angles, and yet
time moves across her face,
the hands of the present
abhorrent and strange.
Hospitals always provide
such insulting cups of tea
bathed in sadness and styrofoam
even the milk gives up half-way;
I push it away untouched
and gaze down at my knees.
Iced sweat slides my palms
as it did a few days earlier
when I stood before January's tree
watching hairline bark splinter,
feeling the pain of knowing
knowing that death bloomed within her,
knowing that love knew no other way
than to nurture breathing like a gift
wrapped in fingernails and hair.
Here and now
the ward is the same fracture,
the same blue coffin lined
with sterile dignity and vinyl,
the same explosions of vacancy
that echo through her body
in violent ambivalence.
My hands grip my elbows
tighter and tighter, until I feel
the shaking of my bones
ripple against the plastic chair.
Perhaps you want to leave me
as punishment for my sin
perhaps the killer in you
has already climbed in.
The clock says Friday,
the seconds awkwardly progress
I think how people rarely contort
in such strange angles, and yet
time moves across her face,
the hands of the present
abhorrent and strange.
Hospitals always provide
such insulting cups of tea
bathed in sadness and styrofoam
even the milk gives up half-way;
I push it away untouched
and gaze down at my knees.
Iced sweat slides my palms
as it did a few days earlier
when I stood before January's tree
watching hairline bark splinter,
feeling the pain of knowing
knowing that death bloomed within her,
knowing that love knew no other way
than to nurture breathing like a gift
wrapped in fingernails and hair.
Here and now
the ward is the same fracture,
the same blue coffin lined
with sterile dignity and vinyl,
the same explosions of vacancy
that echo through her body
in violent ambivalence.
My hands grip my elbows
tighter and tighter, until I feel
the shaking of my bones
ripple against the plastic chair.
Perhaps you want to leave me
as punishment for my sin
perhaps the killer in you
has already climbed in.
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Because
We were once merely friends,
a temporary step for two in love.
Now we're a move beyond the start,
because you've blessed this lucky one.
Strangers can see the apparent,
my infatuation turned to romance.
Now I hang on your every move
because you are the one for me.
Because, just because,
because I'm in love with you.
Beauty in arms, amor to lips,
explorations between the two of us.
I'd hold close to you
because you're the only I so adore.
If I could loose the world
when I stopped loving you,
I'd risk this above all else
because of what you've become to me.
Because, just because,
because I'm in love with you,
because I'm in love,
in love with you.
Because
We were once merely friends,
a temporary step for two in love.
Now we're a move beyond the start,
because you've blessed this lucky one.
Strangers can see the apparent,
my infatuation turned to romance.
Now I hang on your every move
because you are the one for me.
Because, just because,
because I'm in love with you.
Beauty in arms, amor to lips,
explorations between the two of us.
I'd hold close to you
because you're the only I so adore.
If I could loose the world
when I stopped loving you,
I'd risk this above all else
because of what you've become to me.
Because, just because,
because I'm in love with you,
because I'm in love,
in love with you.
edge of heartbreak
it’s 3am & I can’t sleep so I smoke a little & I drink
a little. & I think about her. always her.
sure, it’s an old story. common in the back alleys where
crazy love & dirty sex walk hand in hand. just another
sin city full of paperback outlaws & honky-tonk angels.
everyone’s on the make & everyone’s on the run.
she was a killer smile & gypsy eyes in the blue night,
swaying in her short skirt, moving her hips just right.
she made men want her so bad they choked on it.
when we danced, I held her close. arms all around her,
rubbing her back soft & smooth, breathing on her neck. it
made her hair flutter like lace curtains in a tradewind breeze.
she liked to talk tough, saying things that a man doesn’t
need to hear. don’t make me angry after I’ve had a couple
drinks, I told her. I get violent, you won’t like it.
but she did like it. getting a man riled up. the brutal hand
quick across her cheek. the taste of blood in her mouth.
I didn’t like hitting her, not really. but it became a ritual.
my only defense.
she pushed for the beating, & the sex after. when I kissed her
mouth, I could taste the pain. & her pain was mine. she was a
tigress under my sweated body. we weren’t even human, just
wild animals in heat. the bed rocked as if it wanted to eject us
out of disgust.
over time, her tongue got sharper, meaner. I figured I would kill
her, it was like she wanted me to. like death was the ultimate
high. so I drove away. fast & far. till I didn’t know where I was
any more.
she has my heart; I’ll never have another use for it.
I’ve learned too well the curse of gypsy eyes,
& that blue nights were meant for burning…
BUT ONLY I
I speak not of your name
For you haven't got any
I took a thousand pictures
But none with you in it
For you are a being
...That hadn't seen the light of day
Nor the dark of the moonless sky
...That never showered in the rain
Nor baked under the scorching heat of the sun
Flowers in bloom
Its scent to you unknown
Sweet heavenly goodness of chocolates
Not a taste bit your palate
For you have chosen another path
Besides living...
Against existing...
Out of my reach...
Beyond anyone, everyone..
Not even to none.
But only I
Would never stop feeling
The warmth of your presence
The fragrance of your essence
Not even a thombstone was built
To remember you by
But I shall forget not
The time when your heart
Echoes the beat of mine
From within the pit of my being
My baby,
The invisible part of me...
I am with you
Even now when you are gone
Never to be seen nor touched
Still and until
Life is no more here
And all ceased
No one would care nor give a damn
Who you were and still are
But only I
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I speak not of your name
For you haven't got any
I took a thousand pictures
But none with you in it
For you are a being
...That hadn't seen the light of day
Nor the dark of the moonless sky
...That never showered in the rain
Nor baked under the scorching heat of the sun
Flowers in bloom
Its scent to you unknown
Sweet heavenly goodness of chocolates
Not a taste bit your palate
For you have chosen another path
Besides living...
Against existing...
Out of my reach...
Beyond anyone, everyone..
Not even to none.
But only I
Would never stop feeling
The warmth of your presence
The fragrance of your essence
Not even a thombstone was built
To remember you by
But I shall forget not
The time when your heart
Echoes the beat of mine
From within the pit of my being
My baby,
The invisible part of me...
I am with you
Even now when you are gone
Never to be seen nor touched
Still and until
Life is no more here
And all ceased
No one would care nor give a damn
Who you were and still are
But only I
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Behind Silent Breaths
I still remember that first day I saw you
The way you looked into my eyes
It’s such a vivid and vibrant memory
Like a lucid image a boy would fantasize
I still close my eyes and intensely imagine
The playful smiles and curious glances
The emotions of someone new, days of youth
The path we chose when we took our chances
The words hide behind silent breaths until written
Driven by an emotion that loves to linger
My lips won’t speak but my heart will talk
Expressed quietly through my fingers
I still remember that first day I saw you
The way you looked into my eyes
It’s such a vivid and vibrant memory
Like a lucid image a boy would fantasize
I still close my eyes and intensely imagine
The playful smiles and curious glances
The emotions of someone new, days of youth
The path we chose when we took our chances
The words hide behind silent breaths until written
Driven by an emotion that loves to linger
My lips won’t speak but my heart will talk
Expressed quietly through my fingers
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LIGHT
a feel of free falling off a bleak tone
the test results from unblinking cell phone
to know that nothing is certain, to bar
the bond between, keeping vigil afar
offered in service to me all the same
to give in sacrifice, stern by its name
how I'm moved to tears, and foolish I am
in sorrow, the fears, the wolf to the lamb
you still judge me not, yet shame me instead
beauty to care shushes me when I dread
I can't share beauty by deathwatch's light
hospital's gloom mirroring only its blight
I'd rather you see a radiance shone
of Winter's moon or afternoon alone
not in a wheelchair so soon in my plight
but lift me, carry me where e'er you might
to escape the exit and to the car
to home's front door & to bed where we are
with candle-lit suppers served on a tray
& trysts spent wrapped in warm quilts every day
till due when it comes a last resting place
while still in these arms the best of their grace
your timeless love drifts aglow with a light
from wavering flame, and unguarded sight
Preview photo "graveyard" by Jade Pandora.
LIGHT
a feel of free falling off a bleak tone
the test results from unblinking cell phone
to know that nothing is certain, to bar
the bond between, keeping vigil afar
offered in service to me all the same
to give in sacrifice, stern by its name
how I'm moved to tears, and foolish I am
in sorrow, the fears, the wolf to the lamb
you still judge me not, yet shame me instead
beauty to care shushes me when I dread
I can't share beauty by deathwatch's light
hospital's gloom mirroring only its blight
I'd rather you see a radiance shone
of Winter's moon or afternoon alone
not in a wheelchair so soon in my plight
but lift me, carry me where e'er you might
to escape the exit and to the car
to home's front door & to bed where we are
with candle-lit suppers served on a tray
& trysts spent wrapped in warm quilts every day
till due when it comes a last resting place
while still in these arms the best of their grace
your timeless love drifts aglow with a light
from wavering flame, and unguarded sight
Preview photo "graveyard" by Jade Pandora.
Anonymous
Collared in The Dark
two souls who live
within darkness
time and space
would bring them to meet
she looked to a sky
left starless
she took a risk
with words so sweet
twenty six cycles
since have past
His weakened Willow
seen to sway
their special love
has proven to last
He catches her
without delay
He has harnessed
all her beauty
seen both
surfaced
and
underneath
driven by needs
with such a fury
He peels away
her marked flesh
with teeth
His hands are felt
to lift her chin
kisses and licks
dissolve the stains
hardened convictions
press again
leaving the marks
which should remain
His blackness
will always need her
her pain needing
His healing mark
tethered in harmony
with a collar
they dance together
in the dark
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two souls who live
within darkness
time and space
would bring them to meet
she looked to a sky
left starless
she took a risk
with words so sweet
twenty six cycles
since have past
His weakened Willow
seen to sway
their special love
has proven to last
He catches her
without delay
He has harnessed
all her beauty
seen both
surfaced
and
underneath
driven by needs
with such a fury
He peels away
her marked flesh
with teeth
His hands are felt
to lift her chin
kisses and licks
dissolve the stains
hardened convictions
press again
leaving the marks
which should remain
His blackness
will always need her
her pain needing
His healing mark
tethered in harmony
with a collar
they dance together
in the dark
Copyright © 2016 Schiitaryn McKenna. All Rights Reserved
Anonymous
Lifted
moments of darkness
transforms within me
inside his arms always there
extended with love, respect
protection and
guidance
all fears and doubts vanished
worth felt to be immeasurable
just like the deep oceans I swim in
his each word and every kiss licks
pursed felt to quiver
creating a gloss to form
along delicate and soft pink
a beauty so rare to witness
he has the
skilled ability to cherish and harness it
gripping tight
attached by hungry needs
we've gifted each
through greed
so easily
it effortlessly spills
from the depths of me
as I show my admiration
conveyed through nyanza pools
truths are heard and
I am lifted from my knees
gently to have lips meet
in control fisted press
tongues mesh to
glide and twist as fingertips
whisper along flesh
pulses now throb
from underneath
the heart of me opens slowly
folds are spread to engulf and embrace
his hardened convictions
felt to thrust
against indelible impressions
I am left filled with his treasured offering
again
I can only feel
saved by the requited affections
and affirmations
which always provide me comfort...
for my soul
Copyright © 2016 Schiitaryn McKenna. All Rights Reserved
moments of darkness
transforms within me
inside his arms always there
extended with love, respect
protection and
guidance
all fears and doubts vanished
worth felt to be immeasurable
just like the deep oceans I swim in
his each word and every kiss licks
pursed felt to quiver
creating a gloss to form
along delicate and soft pink
a beauty so rare to witness
he has the
skilled ability to cherish and harness it
gripping tight
attached by hungry needs
we've gifted each
through greed
so easily
it effortlessly spills
from the depths of me
as I show my admiration
conveyed through nyanza pools
truths are heard and
I am lifted from my knees
gently to have lips meet
in control fisted press
tongues mesh to
glide and twist as fingertips
whisper along flesh
pulses now throb
from underneath
the heart of me opens slowly
folds are spread to engulf and embrace
his hardened convictions
felt to thrust
against indelible impressions
I am left filled with his treasured offering
again
I can only feel
saved by the requited affections
and affirmations
which always provide me comfort...
for my soul
Copyright © 2016 Schiitaryn McKenna. All Rights Reserved
Fear of Attachment
Legs and arms wrapped tight around you.
I never want to be the one to let you go.
You were supposed to be my superglue,
Holding things together. I have to show
You and everybody else that I can
Do it all on my own. I have to glow
By myself always, but darling you ran
Away before I had that one chance
To prove myself to you. I am your big fan
And admirer. I did not want this dance
To end because it was one of my
Favorite memories with you. This trance
You got me in leaves me bone dry
And dizzy. I am feeling so lost under this
Spell. Nobody will have the power to pry
Me off of you. I am stuck in this abyss
With you until we wake up. There is way
More than just this simple hug and kiss.
If there was any reason to make you stay
And be with me I would. If there was
Any reason to keep those feelings at bay
I would do that. I cannot escape the buzz
Chasing after me. I am not going to be
Searching for the fireworks and applause.
Legs and arms wrapped tight around you.
I never want to be the one to let you go.
You were supposed to be my superglue,
Holding things together. I have to show
You and everybody else that I can
Do it all on my own. I have to glow
By myself always, but darling you ran
Away before I had that one chance
To prove myself to you. I am your big fan
And admirer. I did not want this dance
To end because it was one of my
Favorite memories with you. This trance
You got me in leaves me bone dry
And dizzy. I am feeling so lost under this
Spell. Nobody will have the power to pry
Me off of you. I am stuck in this abyss
With you until we wake up. There is way
More than just this simple hug and kiss.
If there was any reason to make you stay
And be with me I would. If there was
Any reason to keep those feelings at bay
I would do that. I cannot escape the buzz
Chasing after me. I am not going to be
Searching for the fireworks and applause.
I feel
the strength
of her arms
around me
and the warmth
of her body
within me
and i
snuggle up
even closer
feeling safer
then i have been
in years
i sigh
and close my eyes
wanting the moment
to be my prize
yet i cry
because i know
she's just a wish
that bleeds me dry
just a thought
within my head
that i wish
was dead
because the pain
is becoming more
then i can bare
It is not the point
how many have dipped
into your well
of desperate dreams
it doesnt matter
how many have laid
close to your skin
the point is
would you
let one climb
under it
to feel
what one believes
within your fractured
fragmented
feelings
you shine
with all the things
that we need
how many have dipped
into your well
of desperate dreams
it doesnt matter
how many have laid
close to your skin
the point is
would you
let one climb
under it
to feel
what one believes
within your fractured
fragmented
feelings
you shine
with all the things
that we need
Anonymous
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