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Drifting Sycophant

THESE ARE OPEN(organic) VERSES using spaces&breaks without grammatical symbols, the ' open' relies upon 'the one breath limitation' (intuitive cadence)& so inherently requires the 'reader' (reciter) to input and respond thus making this enigmatic form a two-way interplay & interpretation unique to the moment ___________________________________________ spectacular allure of sycophants succumbed philosophers intellectuals quickly fell to wayside literature art soulful discourse substituted with vying & hollowness spread through each fiber of society narcissistic collapse evidence of failure & empathy homelessness unconsciousness maliciousness mischievousness mercilessness egregiousness obnoxiousness blindfolded sense tingle fluttering feathery touches cascading waterfall rush Sycophant hold a secret of ancient Athenians forbidden hear jingoist chants procession advances calamitous blunder impede wander idyll of mine earth divine heaven beneath n o r t h e r n s k y

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/23/2023 5:40:00 AM

Very clever, creative, as if a work of art. No doubt a winner my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/22/2023 4:03:00 PM

you continue to wow and amaze me, dear Sotto. This poem is brilliant in form with its two-way discourse. The messages here are clear, and I especially liked the string of words ending in -ness. Drifting syncopate (fawning parasite) was the perfect title. I appreciated the explanation you provided. I don't know what your background and experiences are, but you seem so well versed philosophically and insightful way beyond the norm--which is a positive.Your words intrigue me, your poetess friend.