Of that song I could smell with my eyes
—
Choking to death
With the grace
Of a feral cat.
Give me a pat
On the face.
\
The surplus of days
And nights
That blend into one
Grey, monotone mess.
Please give me a gun.
\
The dust and the lust
Last 'til they are no more
'Cause all those things pass.
But your smacks and your slaps
Swell, life.
\
And I'd rather dive
Into oceans of grace,
I would graze on the words
Of that song I could smell
With my eyes.
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Silver Screen Magic with Mae West
American actress and singer Mae West became a popular film actress during the Great Depression. She started entertaining in vaudeville, then performed on Broadway, and finally went to Hollywood. She signed up with Paramount Pictures and made her debut in the 1932 film “Night After Night.” She also starred in musicals, comedies, and crime dramas. The American Film Institute named her one of the best classic Hollywood actresses.
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I really enjoyed the imagery in this piece, particularly in the last five lines. Brilliant poem!
Another thought provoking piece by you!! I do love the way you spin a phrase and really play with the different elements of each word. Nicely done!!
This is amazing, Andrei...I always love your attention to small details and unique interpretations and experimentation. Like Silver, I agree this would be awesome performed!
Awesome work
I loved this. It's just begging to be performed aloud. Great poetry!
You can never be over-stimulated. Drink it in.