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delilah

locks
like a key
turned

falling like tumblers
the reign in drips
beauties receivership

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Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

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Region, Country: north ontario, CAN

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doomhead

doomhead

12 years 10 months ago

I've been trying to eliminate similes

from my own writing, so perhaps this is why I stand a little at odds with this poem. Also, the mention of tumblers seems to jar with what is in general (at least in my mind) a less suburban setting. What I enjoy about this poem is it's concise imagery and brutally narrow shape.

Esker

Esker

12 years 10 months ago

thank you for the perception of this..

historical refrence yes..
and modern overlap...
Delilah was suburban
an edifice of such

not a battle place
nor quest route....

Narrow shape....

indeed!!

I

ida

12 years 10 months ago

licks

serpents tongue
heady
castrated victory
shows
highlights in a tangled mane
desire ripped
reaped
cost uncloaked

your poety causes gasp's
thankyou