Double Entendre

What is it you've said when
you never said that at all
and why did it read between the lines
you're dead and never written?

I'm confused.
I thought you were being used
to channel heaven-sent the scent of mystery
yet here I see upon the scene
the angels are abused.

Tell me I'm not in trouble
with all this double mumbo jumble
means of a meanie to gain your attention
and thereby sway
to the dance of the absurd.

Yes, tell me its all okay to lay
upon the papered sage (or is that purpled?),
or lie if in the end its all pretend anyway.
Huh ... what'd she say?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Williams Avatar
January 2, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Hello Sue, thanks for your comments on Her Lover. At last I have some "real" time to answer. I think this poem is very clever Sue, and wonder who it was written for or about.
Golden Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Clever and insightful, Sue! Thanks for your comments and suggestion. I think I will take your advice! Blessings, Donna
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Now I'm as confused as Julia Child if she had married Syd Ceasar. She would have been Julia Ceasar. Read between the lines? At my age, I'm lucky if I can see the lines. God Bless. Vince
Kelly Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Clever piece , Sue ...
Richards Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 8:54 AM
Clever, and true! Quite often we can read between the lines. ~ Well done, Sue!~ Love, Carrie
Winter Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 8:40 AM
Yes Sue, sorry but I am with your last line and share the confusion of the meaning with Kristin. However, somehow the writing, your writing, always sounds profound, except when you are being silly. : ) Always appreciate it when you write a blog explaining - and also always feel like a dummy for not getting it. Happiest of new years Sue! Love & hugs, Shar
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December 29, 2008 at 2:48 AM
I must admit, I am a bit confused! lol but I love the way this was written, as it must have personal meaning to you. I'd love to hear what it all means! love and light this new year Sue! Love, Kristin
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December 28, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Nice work Sue, Hope you have a Happy and Safe New Year...Raul
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