they said
“bitch, you’re in prison”
as if
this most salient of facts
jump-suited in sallowing orange
had, even for a moment
escaped my attention
in situation inescapable,
conferring status inhuman.
they snarled
“bitch, you’re in prison”
when I dared suggest,
with temerity
unbefitting caged station,
conversational decorum
contravening jailhouse crudity,
because after all
what do you expect here?
they scoffed
“bitch, you’re in prison”
when I longed
for scintillating discourse
or cerebral stimulation
in lieu of
drama-mongering gossip
and mind-numbing TV,
indicative that jello-brain
is indeed the goal.
they guffawed
“bitch, you’re in prison”
when I scribbled
angsted dreams
upon torn paper scraps
quilled with the clots
of my spurting soul,
mocking the futility
of artistic aspirations.
they assert
“bitch, you’re in prison”
social stratus
lower than dirt
on a slithering snake belly,
cessation of upward mobility
death of a worthwhile future
deadpanned fait accompli
This is again a new favourite. Its a piece that highlights all your stunning attributes as a writer.
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You are so sweet 😉
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I can definitely relate… except no one ever called me a bitch… lol
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Lol I get that
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Lol
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All the different facets of that phrase… and none of them are really good. Great poem and brilliantly expressed!
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Thank you!
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🙂
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Awesome piece!
Keep it up.
God bless.
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Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by
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Reblogged this on A Global Divergent Literary Collective.
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Thank you OP
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🙏
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I love your work!
And i admire you!!
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Oh thank you Vanessa! You are so kind
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But you are inspirational, truly.
Hope your 2018 is going okay?
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Well so far, yes, thank you. I hope yours is as well
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I am so glad to hear it…you said a little while ago it had been rather busy?!! Hope you have had a chance to breathe etc!
Yes, it is flying by, and it’s going okay, thanks
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Still busy but slightly less chaotic. I breathe at least a few times a week 😉
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haha cheers to that Friend (especially when you exhale the awesome poetry!) 🥂
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😉
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