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DEATH AND PEACE AND HELL
death
comes
around
and lingers
just outside
the bedroom,
smiling
through
a crack
in the door,
wanting in
nobody
really
wants
that bitch --
even those
who invite her
with guns
in their mouths
don't want her,
they just want
some peace
peace
doesn't just
come
around
like death
but needs
to be coaxed
and she'll
fool you
and make you
think
she comes
in a bottle
but there's
no real peace
in there,
just hell
hell,
like death,
comes easy,
comes in
pill form
if that's
what you
want
or liquid
or in the
shape
of a lover
or the promise
of money,
she don't
care
as long
as she
gets a foot
in the door
comes
around
and lingers
just outside
the bedroom,
smiling
through
a crack
in the door,
wanting in
nobody
really
wants
that bitch --
even those
who invite her
with guns
in their mouths
don't want her,
they just want
some peace
peace
doesn't just
come
around
like death
but needs
to be coaxed
and she'll
fool you
and make you
think
she comes
in a bottle
but there's
no real peace
in there,
just hell
hell,
like death,
comes easy,
comes in
pill form
if that's
what you
want
or liquid
or in the
shape
of a lover
or the promise
of money,
she don't
care
as long
as she
gets a foot
in the door
Published 1st Apr 2023
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1st Apr 2023 3:09pm
Just read this in the comp thread and honestly said out loud DAMN, THAT'S GOOD. What a hell of a strong start. Looking forward to reading you all month (although I know I'll be overwhelmed with the reading in no time...)
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1st Apr 2023 3:30pm
Thanks so much. I hope I make the thirty days this year. This morning it seems a long stretch and...stressful.
1st Apr 2023 3:34pm
Very strong punch right in the belly. Big like for this poem. Regards, Robert.
1st Apr 2023 6:05pm
Anonymous
- Edited 2nd Jul 2023 5:45pm
1st Apr 2023 4:30pm
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Anonymous
- Edited 2nd Jul 2023 5:45pm
1st Apr 2023 4:31pm
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Thanks so much, Cathedral, for your thoughtful comment.
One has to work at peace.
The other stuff just seems to blow on in.
Thank you again.
One has to work at peace.
The other stuff just seems to blow on in.
Thank you again.
Anonymous
- Edited 2nd Jul 2023 5:45pm
1st Apr 2023 7:07pm
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1st Apr 2023 8:10pm
1st Apr 2023 9:09pm
Anonymous
- Edited 1st Apr 2023 8:43pm
1st Apr 2023 8:41pm
Ohh Jav!!
My goodness you set NaPo on fire with this maiden voyage of an entry!! This is fantastically resonant, real, raw and written in your wonderfully Javalini style that always has me hanging on the edge of my seat, in anticipation of reading more and more. You already know you're a favorite of mine; I've 100% missed your keen outlook and unapologetic edginess. I will wait to see all of your 30 day offerings (Yes, you can do it!! I am totally cheering 📣 you on!! 👍🏻 ) but as far as I am concerned, I will be nominating this poem for April Poem of the month. Let me know if that's OK with you!
Keep bringing it, no matter what the topic or theme. Just write!! You can do it... ;)
Thanks so much for being here, I'm beyond excited and deeply stoked you are.
🌹💙
B
My goodness you set NaPo on fire with this maiden voyage of an entry!! This is fantastically resonant, real, raw and written in your wonderfully Javalini style that always has me hanging on the edge of my seat, in anticipation of reading more and more. You already know you're a favorite of mine; I've 100% missed your keen outlook and unapologetic edginess. I will wait to see all of your 30 day offerings (Yes, you can do it!! I am totally cheering 📣 you on!! 👍🏻 ) but as far as I am concerned, I will be nominating this poem for April Poem of the month. Let me know if that's OK with you!
Keep bringing it, no matter what the topic or theme. Just write!! You can do it... ;)
Thanks so much for being here, I'm beyond excited and deeply stoked you are.
🌹💙
B
1st Apr 2023 9:52pm
Blue, you are so kind and I appreciate you so much.
I'm glad you like this poem.
No promises regarding the next 29 though, which is both the joy and horror of NaPo. The muse is fickle, but April grinds on regardless.
Thanks again, so much.
J.
I'm glad you like this poem.
No promises regarding the next 29 though, which is both the joy and horror of NaPo. The muse is fickle, but April grinds on regardless.
Thanks again, so much.
J.
