Whatever doesn't kill you

by The Princess   Dec 23, 2010


They questioned my sanity

for I feared not
the rage
of the seven seas
nor the falling of
a thousand meteors,
should either chew
on the hem of my dress
or on my heart

I questioned
their sanity

for they always hid
behind curtains and in
key holes,
sheltering
their precious feet
from the wetness of the ocean
and fearing the strike of
a star

We never really understood each other

for where I pondered whether to wear
the sun; a bracelet around my wrist,
or a comb in my hair

they bathed in sunscreen
and wore

sunglasses.

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  • 13 years ago

    by silent turbulence

    Without a doubt the most brilliant piece I have read in a long long time, and most definitely one of the finest poems on this forum.

    Awesome work. Keep it up. And keep writing.

  • 13 years ago

    by silent turbulence

    Without a doubt the most brilliant piece I have read in a long long time, and most definitely one of the finest poems on this forum.

    Awesome work. Keep it up. And keep writing.

  • 13 years ago

    by Mermaids Lullaby

    Wow your style is really unique; I'm impressed. I feel like your words just reached out to me in a way. I could visualize your words as I was reading them. 5/5

  • 13 years ago

    by Stephy

    I like the poem...It's interesting

  • 13 years ago

    by silvershoes

    Ahh, this is the poem that won in the wild card round that my arrogant self thought would win, but you swooped up and snatched the shiny trophy from my clenched fists! A well deserved win I have to admit. It's a simple poem (elegantly utilizing the prompts) with creative imagery that is apparent in most writers who are fluent in more the one language. "Foreign" poets bring something fresh and crisp to the table, and you're no exception.
    Excellent use of enjambments and line breaks, and there is fluidity and connection in the story presented from beginning, middle, to end.
    Keep being you, even if it annoys the hell out of some people (:P), because your strong spirit shines through in your written words :)
    I'm a fan.

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