Abstract Inscape On the Mesa

Birthed in scratches of white paint on deadly canvas,
Emerging from the womb-vessel of a faded sea
To face the barren inscape of my tenuous self.

The diaphragmic doorway only opens through infirmity;
Abstract sodomy on the mesa.

Tilting by the weight of my breasts, precariously
Above the plain – the welcome danger of oblivion.

Darkness is my safety and my fault.
Night on the mesa floats free – freedom is found in reflection,
But a sliver of a moon is yet too much.

My faded scream can only be heard by those who are bound.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 8/13/2014 8:30:00 AM
I am checking in to see if any of my Favorite poets have posted anything new as I have not been here in awhile. I see you haven't either. Maybe next time but I can still read what you have left here at the Soup for now. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/11/2010 11:50:00 AM
A joy to read an oldie by one of my favorite poets Ginna. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/21/2009 6:45:00 AM
2008 would you believe it was the last new poem you posted. Where are you ? Hope you will come back and share more of your poetry with us. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/4/2008 7:51:00 AM
Gina - Congratulations on your 3 poems making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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Date: 11/29/2008 9:10:00 PM
Every time I read this I like it more - Congratulations on all three of your poems making the finals - Good luck & God Bless, MJ
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Date: 11/19/2008 4:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/31/2008 9:04:00 AM
Wow Ginna, Congratulations for being featured as we all share the gift of your creative writing. Wonderful Poem... MPK
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Date: 10/30/2008 7:23:00 PM
Ginna - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless
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Date: 10/28/2008 6:43:00 AM
Those who are bound, when they find themselves and be themselves will find happiness. To hell with everyone else. This was well written. Congratulations on having it featured. God Bless. Vince
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Date: 10/27/2008 10:07:00 AM
Gina, Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/26/2008 4:51:00 PM
Well Ginna, this seems extremely deep and personal. Congrats on being featured this week. Best wishes. Love, Shar
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Date: 10/26/2008 11:20:00 AM
The powerful imagery conveys your thoughts in a creative way. Congratulations on having your poem feature. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 8/1/2008 12:21:00 PM
Ginna this poem flowed perfectly and gives readers a glimpse into the person you are - God Bless
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