Kurt Ravidas Poet Choka

Darling, It's Not What You Think

she put her finger 
to my lips as if she crossed 
any excuse out, as if 
this trivial phrase
every man says were the last
words of human on the Earth

30.08.2019
Silence Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One

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Georgia Kereopa September 5, 2019 at 4:07 PM Kurt, loved the drama in this poem. Hanging here thinking, then what happened next? Nice. Congratulations on your win.

Silent One September 5, 2019 at 3:23 PM Congrats on your placement in the contest..

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2019 at 6:16 PM I love this kind of succinct and most interesting poetry. I could really picture her doing this to him! Kurt Ravidas August 30, 2019 at 7:04 PM Thank you, Andrea. I'm happy you're reading me)

Connie Marcum Wong August 30, 2019 at 4:07 PM I know I can always expect something unique and unusual from your poetry Kurt. This is no exception. An exemplary addition to your body of work! : ) xxoo Kurt Ravidas August 30, 2019 at 4:39 PM Oh, thank very much for your beautiful words, dear Connie. Rays of love)