Submissions by IMAGO (Viwe Lugongolo)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
I don't make sense but I sure rhyme
LOVE POEM
Published
21st Jun 2012 5:15pm
21st Jun 2012 5:15pm
new eyes (.)(.)
I never
saw her
with
new eyes
not until
just yesterday
when she stepped out
of her place
from now on
I will keep my blinds open
just enough
to catch a glimpse
new eyes
can be
dangerous
in this game
of putting up appearances
what will she make of my sudden interest?
my new eyes need glasses
she is just another lousy neighbour
saw her
with
new eyes
not until
just yesterday
when she stepped out
of her place
from now on
I will keep my blinds open
just enough
to catch a glimpse
new eyes
can be
dangerous
in this game
of putting up appearances
what will she make of my sudden interest?
my new eyes need glasses
she is just another lousy neighbour
706 reads
2 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
20th Jun 2012 1:34pm
20th Jun 2012 1:34pm
soleclaw
flashes
of you
in my pan
we are like oil and water
on wet coals
our soles
are firmly placed
keeping still
you had bigger fish
to fry
of you
in my pan
we are like oil and water
on wet coals
our soles
are firmly placed
keeping still
you had bigger fish
to fry
703 reads
4 Comments
STORY POEM
Published
19th Jun 2012 3:45pm
19th Jun 2012 3:45pm
My Old Leather Couch
there's an old couch
thrown out
on the street
nobody sits on it
[/font]not even bums+
I never bought it
It was handed down
Someone destroyed it
then they threw it out
The focal point of this house
My old leather couch
It's full of cigarette burns
When you sit,
it feels like your bottom is being devoured
It's dusty and worn-out
My old leather couch
When she called,
she asked,"Are you sitting down?"
They broke into our house
All they stole was the couch
My old leather couch...
thrown out
on the street
nobody sits on it
[/font]not even bums+
I never bought it
It was handed down
Someone destroyed it
then they threw it out
The focal point of this house
My old leather couch
It's full of cigarette burns
When you sit,
it feels like your bottom is being devoured
It's dusty and worn-out
My old leather couch
When she called,
she asked,"Are you sitting down?"
They broke into our house
All they stole was the couch
My old leather couch...
859 reads
2 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
11th Jun 2012 1:32pm
11th Jun 2012 1:32pm
Ode To Forget
words we forget
those that find the places
where fond memories are kept
a distant love
words are all you have
for comfort and relief
words that make you bold
a slip of the tongue
when you kissed and told
my distant love
my words you will forget
those that find the places
where fond memories are kept
a distant love
words are all you have
for comfort and relief
words that make you bold
a slip of the tongue
when you kissed and told
my distant love
my words you will forget
714 reads
2 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
10th Jun 2012 2:40pm
10th Jun 2012 2:40pm
Rate Shell
I wonder
if any
what difference
it might have made
had I been able
to afford
your affection
if any
what difference
it might have made
had I been able
to afford
your affection
708 reads
2 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
10th Jun 2012 2:37pm
10th Jun 2012 2:37pm
Zenith
each breath
embraces
the night
as she obliviously
ages
embraces
the night
as she obliviously
ages
832 reads
1 Comment
STORY POEM
Published
23rd May 2012 5:57pm
23rd May 2012 5:57pm
Close Encounters
In my heart
and in my mind
I was slowly starting to forget
Nothing could ever have prepared me
for this
When I saw you
on that packed street
the buildings,cars and people disappeared
When we embraced
I felt my lungs collapse
Shortly that moment elapsed
I found myself on my own again
Asking myself questions
I should have asked you
The gray clouds turned into embers
as you and your friend
got swallowed by the setting sun
This might be the last time
I ever see you
It always feels that way
and in my mind
I was slowly starting to forget
Nothing could ever have prepared me
for this
When I saw you
on that packed street
the buildings,cars and people disappeared
When we embraced
I felt my lungs collapse
Shortly that moment elapsed
I found myself on my own again
Asking myself questions
I should have asked you
The gray clouds turned into embers
as you and your friend
got swallowed by the setting sun
This might be the last time
I ever see you
It always feels that way
824 reads
4 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
23rd May 2012 5:48pm
23rd May 2012 5:48pm
Treat Me Like You Know
Treat me like you know
that someday one of us will be gone
Don't let these stolen moments be our swansong
We have time on our hands
It hangs over our heads
Our fingers went beyond the sky
Now all we can ever limit is ourselves
Down to earth we shall return
or so our detractors wish
Upon your starlit gaze
my every doubt is rested
We'll put them all to bed then
And let the silent night read like a storybook
Right this instant I want your love
more than I could ever want you
Maybe instead of your touch
I could have...
that someday one of us will be gone
Don't let these stolen moments be our swansong
We have time on our hands
It hangs over our heads
Our fingers went beyond the sky
Now all we can ever limit is ourselves
Down to earth we shall return
or so our detractors wish
Upon your starlit gaze
my every doubt is rested
We'll put them all to bed then
And let the silent night read like a storybook
Right this instant I want your love
more than I could ever want you
Maybe instead of your touch
I could have...
775 reads
0 Comments
STORY POEM
Published
20th May 2012 12:15pm
20th May 2012 12:15pm
Jam Jar
Get me out of this jam jar!
I don't even know how I entered
I had some waffles at a restaurant
Now I have colon cancer
Get me out!
It's a disaster
I was dancing on the table
When I fell into some marmalade
Now I lay on the bed that karma made
I'm afraid I might be stuck here forever
Get me out of this jam jar!
Get me out!
It's a disaster
I don't even know how I entered
I had some waffles at a restaurant
Now I have colon cancer
Get me out!
It's a disaster
I was dancing on the table
When I fell into some marmalade
Now I lay on the bed that karma made
I'm afraid I might be stuck here forever
Get me out of this jam jar!
Get me out!
It's a disaster
1066 reads
3 Comments
DRUGS POEM
Published
18th May 2012 6:09pm
18th May 2012 6:09pm
pips
I light my beer
crack open a cigarette
put the salad on the braai
then toss the meat
I will sit on the radio
and turn on the couch
I'm living my death
until my untimely life
I sing the news
and watch the blues
letting off some cool
and keeping my steam
I'm just living my death
until my untimely
LIFE
crack open a cigarette
put the salad on the braai
then toss the meat
I will sit on the radio
and turn on the couch
I'm living my death
until my untimely life
I sing the news
and watch the blues
letting off some cool
and keeping my steam
I'm just living my death
until my untimely
LIFE
771 reads
5 Comments
DARK POEM
Published
17th May 2012 2:43pm
17th May 2012 2:43pm
Infinitesimal
I am disheartened
Right now I feel like dying
But I know I'll never have my wish
Into my loneliness I'll slip
Take my spirit
But you'll never have me
Let me die
Before I can be happy
Prolong my discontent
I'll die
Before I see the ending
I let you in
Just so you could find your way out
Take the pain away
But leave the dagger hanging
Smite me with your crooked smile
Shun me with your youthful eyes
Make me feel worthless
Deprive me of your coveted attention
Unearth my deepest desires
Only to...
Right now I feel like dying
But I know I'll never have my wish
Into my loneliness I'll slip
Take my spirit
But you'll never have me
Let me die
Before I can be happy
Prolong my discontent
I'll die
Before I see the ending
I let you in
Just so you could find your way out
Take the pain away
But leave the dagger hanging
Smite me with your crooked smile
Shun me with your youthful eyes
Make me feel worthless
Deprive me of your coveted attention
Unearth my deepest desires
Only to...
741 reads
3 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
13th May 2012 1:18pm
13th May 2012 1:18pm
One Night Stands Are A Lot Like Mosquitoes
One night stands are like mosquitoes
One minute they're buzzing in your ear
And gone the next
They bond with flesh
She used to be yours...
Now she belongs to sex
I went to sleep with the windows open
That's how I got bitten
I've been rescued by dawn
One night stands are like mosquitoes
They are vectors for diseases
You won't survive without your nets
She used to be yours...
Now she belongs to sex
One minute they're buzzing in your ear
And gone the next
They bond with flesh
She used to be yours...
Now she belongs to sex
I went to sleep with the windows open
That's how I got bitten
I've been rescued by dawn
One night stands are like mosquitoes
They are vectors for diseases
You won't survive without your nets
She used to be yours...
Now she belongs to sex
756 reads
2 Comments
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