Eliots Friend

You’ve got a lark on the brain
I’ve got a ghost in mine
Shape of the shadows of things to come
Half started is only half begun

In the distance I hear a violin
Loosely based on ragged knee
Shades of grey floating free
Insipid dreams are following me
Took the tragic risk
Death served cold
On a porcelain dish

Whitest whites darkest nights twist of fate
Winding roads you can’t navigate
Empty room bereft of grace
With frozen eyes his lips embrace
Sold your soul for the title role
The bill’s come due
What’s happened before you can’t undo
You’re gonna pay his price
The valley of deaths’ a fools paradise 

Nosferatu walks with death
His dear dear friend, walks as death walks
His dear dear friend
Shapes have no form shades have no color
Don’t need it no more, the almighty dollar
The knifes in the block, the axe it swings
Listen to the bells as they ring

In for a penny in for a pound
Penny for the old guy
Leave it where you found .....it
Strawmans’ head is full of hay
Nothing new has come your way 
Treats you as his enemy
While wearing a mask of integrity 
No ones gonna bring you round
Black birds cry the perfect sound.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Sivaranjani Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 9:32 AM
A literary Masterpiece
Robertson Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 7:27 PM
Eliot's Friend. A sure win.
Morris Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 4:40 PM
The last four lines have the "punch" of the poem. Well done.
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Wow a FAVE !! A pleasure to find your awesome poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Kimberly ~
Sikorski Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM
I am humbled by your kind words ! It is truly the best gift anyone can give...their time ! Thank you ! Kim
Andresen Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 3:53 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Kimberly ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sikorski Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Thank you so very much ! You don’t know what it means to me that you not only read my poem but sent me a thoughtful greeting ! Kim
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August 24, 2020 at 3:42 AM
An emotive first post and one that seems very personal to you... Great first post.. This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you.
Sikorski Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 6:31 AM
When I finally found the GLARING and amateur mistake this morning which you kindly took the time to point out. It gave me an idea ?? I wanted to send this note to you. My new piece is not a reflection on you in any way. You gave me a great gift which blossomed this morning. The gifts I always appreciate the most have no monetary value, given out of respect, caring and love. Those which grow giving you a new perception or a new concept. I’m doing a lousy job of expressing my thanks ! (This poem is definitely NOT about me, because I am always spilling ink or smearing paint. And I have NOT grown past MY grumbling about these errors myself !). I am going to post it in now, It’s called The Errant “A.” Yep I did a really lousy job here. Eternally grateful for saving my face ! ?? Kim
Sikorski Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 10:47 AM
I’m not sure if I have properly thanked you. I am still learning to navigate on this site. Any recognition of my work is true praise indeed ! Thank you ! Kim
Krutsinger Avatar
March 14, 2020 at 3:47 AM
This is a deep and thoughtful thought-provoking missive, Kimberly. I am diving in for a second read.
Sikorski Avatar
March 14, 2020 at 6:27 PM
You are most kind ! I really appreciate that you took the time to give me a read !
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