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they said androgynous were the angels
before you could point me
my psychosis
and its gravity
lemme go
and grab my tea
lemongrass tinged
yet chemical free
my baptism
only highlighted
my libertine existence
they said androgynous
were the angels
and i were not one
you say my psychosis
is self inflicted
and the world
is doing its best
all the time
like i'm the hour hand
and it-the minutes
chasing me clockwise
to reach out
to me
i say yes
indeed
do feel the same
all the time
the world is out there
trying its best
to get me
to get to me
Author's note:-
Poem written for the admired friend _Shadoe_ (Katja)'s comp -
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/10039/#416744
Published 24th Dec 2017
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24th Dec 2017 3:54pm
"Well let me dissect you, judge you, and fix you..." - hmm don't I recognize the feelings expressed here!
On so many levels but here is one personal reference: https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/290120-lab-rats/
I could empathize with this pen from many angles my friend, you seem to have my own heart tied up in multiple directions. Excellently scribed to encompass a broader populace in this manner. I'm sure many will relate <3
Good luck in the comp! I hear good things about this poetess Shadoe =)
On so many levels but here is one personal reference: https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/290120-lab-rats/
I could empathize with this pen from many angles my friend, you seem to have my own heart tied up in multiple directions. Excellently scribed to encompass a broader populace in this manner. I'm sure many will relate <3
Good luck in the comp! I hear good things about this poetess Shadoe =)
24th Dec 2017 4:35pm
welcome.
again.
is the peer, the friend.
respected.
welcome
is the review, insight.
perhaps, the recent spike
in ugly side of human nature
across the globe,
where unabashed attitudes
to the misunderstood
and the 'misfits' as they say
are being taken
as being the 'bold' thing to do, it's the answer for them.
Some faiths say Angels are neither male, nor female yet hold a special spiritual place.
Yet the humans that grapple with their gender identity as well as the genuises that call out societal evils both are maligned and cast as misfits and this is being cherished by populists everywhere.
well, the poetess, i would refrain from my affirmation till the comp is over ;-)
appreciation
immense
both for the visit
and the insightful review.
Your grasp, insight is simply stunning.
again.
is the peer, the friend.
respected.
welcome
is the review, insight.
perhaps, the recent spike
in ugly side of human nature
across the globe,
where unabashed attitudes
to the misunderstood
and the 'misfits' as they say
are being taken
as being the 'bold' thing to do, it's the answer for them.
Some faiths say Angels are neither male, nor female yet hold a special spiritual place.
Yet the humans that grapple with their gender identity as well as the genuises that call out societal evils both are maligned and cast as misfits and this is being cherished by populists everywhere.
well, the poetess, i would refrain from my affirmation till the comp is over ;-)
appreciation
immense
both for the visit
and the insightful review.
Your grasp, insight is simply stunning.
Such an eloquent response! I appreciate the elaboration as I wouldn't presume to look too far into your personal intentions behind this pen.
However, the androgyny of angels in particular- such metaphor (appropriate & stunning!) did stand out to me as touching upon the struggles that some may experience with gender identity. This is but one other angle I could personally relate to, as such open self-exploration and inquisition was stifled in my own youth under a conventional small-town culture as I was raised in.
For both your appreciation of my remarks, and for also your own innate wisdoms herein expressed; worldy, sightly- I bow a nod of Namaste to you =)
However, the androgyny of angels in particular- such metaphor (appropriate & stunning!) did stand out to me as touching upon the struggles that some may experience with gender identity. This is but one other angle I could personally relate to, as such open self-exploration and inquisition was stifled in my own youth under a conventional small-town culture as I was raised in.
For both your appreciation of my remarks, and for also your own innate wisdoms herein expressed; worldy, sightly- I bow a nod of Namaste to you =)
26th Dec 2017 1:02pm
Welcome is the Friend.
You found my reply elaborate, that is a compliment for me. Well, personal intention was simple- to vent what i see/view/may be percieve as unjust. But before that, again i would say Katja's comp, was the trigger, the inspiration. Just to avoid confusion to my fellow peers, i am a heterosexual male and that doesn't and shouldn't stop me from empathising what fellow humans, special ones at that are dealing with today.
As for your compliment about the metaphor, i am glad it was recieved exactly as i intended. That means some succes in conveying my views/thoughts/opinions/beliefs.
No need for bow, as an already humbled peer would be buried further. Thanks is a small word. Friend. :-)
You found my reply elaborate, that is a compliment for me. Well, personal intention was simple- to vent what i see/view/may be percieve as unjust. But before that, again i would say Katja's comp, was the trigger, the inspiration. Just to avoid confusion to my fellow peers, i am a heterosexual male and that doesn't and shouldn't stop me from empathising what fellow humans, special ones at that are dealing with today.
As for your compliment about the metaphor, i am glad it was recieved exactly as i intended. That means some succes in conveying my views/thoughts/opinions/beliefs.
No need for bow, as an already humbled peer would be buried further. Thanks is a small word. Friend. :-)
24th Dec 2017 4:26pm
forgot to mention in NightBirdBlue's reply,
my gratitude, to You dear Katja, for without that inspirationi.e your comp, your words, this poem, would absolutely never have existed.
Please accept my gratitude. immense.
my gratitude, to You dear Katja, for without that inspirationi.e your comp, your words, this poem, would absolutely never have existed.
Please accept my gratitude. immense.
24th Dec 2017 7:17pm
Anything I could possibly add to comments/replies above would be simply lip service.
But, I will place a warning to following entries:
"Bring your pole, for the bar is nose bleed high."
But, I will place a warning to following entries:
"Bring your pole, for the bar is nose bleed high."
24th Dec 2017 7:20pm
the blessings,
they keep showering on me
my peers, my Friends!
humbled.
humbled.
humbled.
Thank You Teri!
they keep showering on me
my peers, my Friends!
humbled.
humbled.
humbled.
Thank You Teri!
25th Dec 2017 1:09pm
That was an amazing piece of poetry, one of your finest writes.
~anonshadow
~anonshadow
26th Dec 2017 1:33pm
humbling.
the peer's review.
welcome
is the Poet admired.
honoring, the poet's review.
appreciation
immense
for both.
the peer's review.
welcome
is the Poet admired.
honoring, the poet's review.
appreciation
immense
for both.
26th Dec 2017 4:52am
This is some serious ink CF...a friend of mine is struggling at the moment...loved it man...er...?
Cheers...Harry
Cheers...Harry
26th Dec 2017 1:37pm
Harry!
dear Friend, Poet and the Famous Misanthrope ;-)
appreciation, immense for the visit and the review.
Hope the Friend of yours finds healing, fast.
BTW, as said to my friend above, yes i am a man, straight. Yet one with eyes on reality.
welcome is the Friend.
once again!
dear Friend, Poet and the Famous Misanthrope ;-)
appreciation, immense for the visit and the review.
Hope the Friend of yours finds healing, fast.
BTW, as said to my friend above, yes i am a man, straight. Yet one with eyes on reality.
welcome is the Friend.
once again!
30th Dec 2017 6:34am
30th Dec 2017 1:48pm
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26th Dec 2017 4:37pm
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26th Dec 2017 4:47pm
I only need my Friends.
compliments, what greater/better compliment to life than Friends. I thought we all were a mob/flock of birds, hanging out.
pleasure, honor is all mine, to recieve Friends such as above including the one am replying to, on my page and their reviews, is but pure fortune, for so much is shared in the exchange of prespectives,views and knowledge.
Inspiration- simple- friends here.
welcome is the Friend.
welcome is the peer.
appreciation.
beyond words.
compliments, what greater/better compliment to life than Friends. I thought we all were a mob/flock of birds, hanging out.
pleasure, honor is all mine, to recieve Friends such as above including the one am replying to, on my page and their reviews, is but pure fortune, for so much is shared in the exchange of prespectives,views and knowledge.
Inspiration- simple- friends here.
welcome is the Friend.
welcome is the peer.
appreciation.
beyond words.
Anonymous
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30th Dec 2017 1:36pm
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30th Dec 2017 1:47pm
Welcome
once again A.H, my admired Friend.
Humbling it is, your review insightful. At the same time honor, is all mine.
Appreciate deeply
the kind gesture, dear friend!
once again A.H, my admired Friend.
Humbling it is, your review insightful. At the same time honor, is all mine.
Appreciate deeply
the kind gesture, dear friend!
14th Jan 2018 6:51am
Hey wow,
like i'm the hour hand
and it-the minutes
chasing me clockwise
to reach out
to me
That part is a joy... the title dragged me in and the rest did not dissappoint.
Sensitive without saccharine, well done.
like i'm the hour hand
and it-the minutes
chasing me clockwise
to reach out
to me
That part is a joy... the title dragged me in and the rest did not dissappoint.
Sensitive without saccharine, well done.
20th Jan 2018 6:16am
welcome
can't believe what
is visible here!
pure honor
the visit
the review
from an artist much admired.
appreciation
beyond words
for all.
can't believe what
is visible here!
pure honor
the visit
the review
from an artist much admired.
appreciation
beyond words
for all.
