Spiritual Poetry posted November 7, 2012 |
in the style of Bukowski
Borderland
by Writingfundimension
~~~~~ walls with symbols reversed by rage doors that slide like eels through mud a sanctuary you offer a chance to redeem the ring of your promise burns my finger blind a shield of skin ridiculed by warring sects cannot keep me warm
unrelenting needles |
Free Verse Poetry Contest contest entry
Recognized |
Inspired by a recent chapter of Margaret Snowden's
current novel describing treatment of mental illness in the late 19th century.
This poem is from the perspective of a woman.
Intentional lack of punctuation.
Thank you to Angelheart for the wonderful artwork: A Moment of Silence.
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and 2 member cents. current novel describing treatment of mental illness in the late 19th century.
This poem is from the perspective of a woman.
Intentional lack of punctuation.
Thank you to Angelheart for the wonderful artwork: A Moment of Silence.
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