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The Unfolding
The Unfolding
Reclined in Baroque splendor
On her back
Upon Jung’s red velvet divan
Stilettos lifted to heaven
Her All Hallows gossamer is a black rose
In the midnight pool of satin
Of her cocktail dress, gold sashed at the waist
That she wears so, her skin can breathe
When his questions make her sweat
And her makeup just makes it worse
But she would feel naked without it
When she confesses that in her dreams
She is the film noir archetype
Of Dietrich in “Touch of Evil”
Even Jung takes off his dinner jacket
As she unfolds like a flamenco fan
For the gypsy dance
Of smoky secrets unveiled
Reclined in Baroque splendor
On her back
Upon Jung’s red velvet divan
Stilettos lifted to heaven
Her All Hallows gossamer is a black rose
In the midnight pool of satin
Of her cocktail dress, gold sashed at the waist
That she wears so, her skin can breathe
When his questions make her sweat
And her makeup just makes it worse
But she would feel naked without it
When she confesses that in her dreams
She is the film noir archetype
Of Dietrich in “Touch of Evil”
Even Jung takes off his dinner jacket
As she unfolds like a flamenco fan
For the gypsy dance
Of smoky secrets unveiled
Published 21st Jan 2025
| Edited 22nd Jan 2025
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21st Jan 2025 3:49pm
Hello John,
This seems a daunting word play where you pin prick the reader with small nudges. The scenes you create here are undoubtably yours. I liked the mention of Dietrich , she might be a good icon for Jungs anima and animus. An enjoyable read, more greetings and blessings!
Rianne
21st Jan 2025 4:22pm
Merci beaucoup, Rianne, my friend! Loved reading your comment here. It is golden. Indeed this was inspired by a muse who is also an accomplished poet. Very glad you enjoyed, my friend. Your words on how Dietrich relates to Jung's anima and animus were the most insightful comments I have had on a poem by me. <3
John
John
the words & images you paint here us such sensually stylishly noir & recreating vividly the seductive unveiling an inner wild unconscious yearns.. the ambiance and the posture..the colours n cosmetic n the sweaty revealings then.. as let out yearned form as a full flashy bird & dance.. this is a needy spectacle feels so .. makes me say, expression of self in all form n extremes is a must to bloom . Just me inspired from your masterpiece John.. write on xx
Uma, my gratitude is beyond words for your deeply felt and visualized impressions of this poem. You take all the aspects of my words and weave them into a poem written by you that shimmers in my heart with the beauty of wonder unfolding like the woman in my poem. The muse who inspired this is herself a famous poet of great gift. I love all of your poetic musings here. You show me the heart of what language can be when used by a linguistic master such as yourself. Your RL is an honor that I accept most graciously, my friend.
John
John
