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Prologue
March 30, 2012
A fistful of air
to the lungs
dark like cigarette buds
in spring to bloom
cancerous suns
red and hot
like the roof of my tongue
glistening
the last button
of conversation
undone.
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This article has 9 comments.
MermaidInDisguise said...
on Apr. 9 2012 at 3:58 pm
I don't know why, but the imagery in this poem really speaks to me. The things I picture when I read "cancerous suns" and "cigarette buds" compliment the message perfectly.
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD said...
on Apr. 9 2012 at 1:55 pm
wow this is really cool esspecially the last 3 lies i think i might quote them as a facebook status lol
wordbeater SILVER said...
on Apr. 7 2012 at 9:51 am
Thanks everyone for the lovely comments! I really appreciate that you took the time to read my writing! :)
Allicat001 SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 6:37 pm
Beautiful! The imagery was phenomenal.
LadyJaneGrey PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 4:57 pm
Oooh, I like this! It's creepy and sweet and beautiful all at the same time. You're talented.
wordbeater SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 2:20 pm
Thanks so much!
eternal_sunshine SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 10:51 am
Wow this is beautiful. It's one of those pieces that needs to be read a few times and I think that's great. You're descriptions were unique and interesting, and I love the subtle rhymes you created. If this is a prologue I would be interested to see where it goes! Nice job :)
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