Paperdoll

by Skyfire   Dec 9, 2013


I can hear
the grating sound
as i am torn--

fragmented like
so much
sun and shadow,
the light
dripping,
dripping.

across my legs--
crossed--
slatted shadows.
smooth against my hips.

my body burns
and aches,
arches
towards--
and away--

i can hear
the grating sound
as i am torn--
burnt paper.

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  • 10 years ago

    by Beautiful Soul

    I also like the simplistic flow and wording of this poem. I think everyone has felt like this. Here I think what you are saying is a metaphor or you are comparing your life to this doll. You are so fragile that you can tear apart easily. I think a lot of emotions are like.that. we feel so overwhelmed that we get torn apart. I liked each line as it tells a story and at the end it's very sad. Overall great write.

  • 10 years ago

    by Hannah Lizette

    I love this. It reminds me of when I was a little girl.. had a book that you popped out paper dolls with clothing and accessories! They got ripped easily.. sometimes just trying to get them out of the book.

    Nice idea but I do think it could benefit from some deeper imagery. But then again I like its simplistic flow.

  • 10 years ago

    by Silent Scribbler

    Very deep with intense meaning. This piece could be interpreted in many ways. I see it as the world around you is taking its effect and is tearing you apart. I can truly relate. Beautiful piece. Loved it.

  • 10 years ago

    by The Jew

    This is very creative and it needs to be reread many times... I shall return later.... :)

  • 10 years ago

    by Saturos

    I interpret this poem, to the liking that your being, your soul, is a canvas for the world to print its pain across you, in an artistic fashion of twisting and turning, as the fire releases what it is that you've always known. It also reminds me of Spirited Away, probably because of the paper people that the witch creates at one point. I like your expression, keep up the good work :)