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Cumulonimbus (18 of 30)
(dedicated to Prince Roger Nelson) I could give 23 reasons why I long for one-night stands and the purple sky exonerates as the world is malevolent, scattering a dandelion far-off from the ground in which it grew, latching onto soil and rooftops, hope and inspiration; … Continue reading
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Tagged dedication, growth, National Poetry Writing Month, nature, prince, writing
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Personal Space (17 of 30)
The forest conceals truths. The canopy blocks sun from intruding personal space; and the air from freedom. I soak with sweat stinging my sliced arms from razor grass. My Army Navy Surplus canteen is almost empty but I continue along trails and off trails and … Continue reading
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Muerto (16 of 30)
(SIDEBAR: Yes, I fell behind with writing one per day. . . ) The water is a Swarovski, and intolerably exquisite. I choose not to touch it. I’d rather watch it. I’d rather sit close to it, feel the spritz of it on … Continue reading
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A Night Out [I and II] (14/15 of 30)
I. Dance beats, pour some rhythm down my throat, Intoxicate my mind with forbidden melodies that gyrate remedies for my loneliness that never leaves and I’m left thinking of you and I loved you– We masturbated with opposite hands like … Continue reading
El Yunque Hike (13 of 30)
I saw nothing and nothing happened. I anticipated seeing chimpanzees swinging from trees, rhythmically as they belched indistinguishable and intimidating grunts; I assumed I would see multicolored parrots swooping high over our heads as hard, refreshing rain massaged our bodies, keeping us composed and soon run for … Continue reading
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Tagged child abuse, hike, National Poetry Writing Month, rain forest
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Loose Ends (12 of 30)
Winter sucks away this life from me. You draw me closer, just to try to fuck with me. Stop correcting my words, when you’re worse than me. Let me walk away because things are not what they seem. Let me pinch you to prove … Continue reading
Mixed Media (11 of 30)
(forgot to press the Publish button yesterday. So this one is a day late) I used acrylic paint, two small mirrors adhered to the 12×12 canvas and pubic hair embedded in cadmium yellow and raw umber and burn sienna. She … Continue reading
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You Should Have Been a Serial Killer (10 of 30)
You should have been a serial killer with the ways you stalked me like herpes at prom, disappearing like Houdini, reappearing from nothingness. I was never impressed. I needed you to go. Get gone. You should have been a doctor with your callous … Continue reading
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Tagged love, National Poetry Writing Month, poetry, serial killer, writing
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Anschluss (8 of 30)
Fanatical man– Blood on concrete remains here. Raise your flag. Fly high. [This is #8 of 30 poems written by Stephen Earley Jordan II for a National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). The object is to write one poem per … Continue reading
Poetry and That Dark Place
My old license plate read: POET. Driving around was always a pleasure–everyone would speak with me at traffic lights and say they were supposedly a poet, too; or, could I recite a poem to them (as if I always had … Continue reading
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Tagged essay, poetry, poetry therapy, sylvia plath
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