Deserved Rewards - Inspired By the Life and Poetry of Sylvia Plath

In ode to all who succumb
through wayward passages
lined of scribble notes
dripping ink’s savagery,
staining cursive patterns
in Sylvia-like depressions

Jarred bells ring
down lost tunnels
around each dark corner…clang
from steeples we chase
and beds we lie
draped in sadness
and shapes of
poetic happenstance

Tear drop vinaigrette
spiced of leftover lifetimes
drizzled on leafy desperation
bids a tired farewell
before time collects
the deserved rewards
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM
This might be, no it is, the best of the best tributes I've ever read to Sylvia. Awe-inspiring Chris. "staining cursive patterns in Sylvia-like depressions" I'm so envious, I wish I had thought of that! I'd really love for you to read my ode to her, 'Spirit of Lady Lazarus'. Really brilliant my poetic friend! 7+fave. You've been busy whilst I was away, I have a lot of catching up to do. :)
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November 9, 2016 at 11:08 AM
Sorry, it couldn't be helped, and I wasn't blowing smoke, this is incredible! :)
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November 9, 2016 at 8:36 AM
Hey there my amazing poetic friend, it is nice to see you again. (It's about damn time) :) Wow, the best review ever. Thank you for your beautiful and encouraging thoughts on my poem. I an excited to read yours, but then I am excited to read anything from you. I will go look for it directly. Thanks so much again Paloma.
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November 6, 2016 at 12:42 PM
- A wonderful poem, Chris !!! - (Sylvia Plath, a first class poet) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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November 7, 2016 at 6:22 AM
Thanks so very much Anne-Lise, I am happy you liked this one.
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November 6, 2016 at 2:56 AM
wow, one of your best, chris... brooding and yet all fired up like sylvia... keep it coming!..huggs
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November 7, 2016 at 6:22 AM
Thanks so much Nette for always leaving such kind thoughts for me.
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November 5, 2016 at 5:52 PM
Another fantabulous poem !!! : )
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November 7, 2016 at 6:21 AM
Thank you so very much my friend, I am happy you liked this one.
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November 5, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Love this poem, beautifully penned. A Fav.
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November 7, 2016 at 6:21 AM
Thanks so very much Maurice for your kind words
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